Does the TOM BIHN Synik 22 fit as a personal item?
By its listed size it fits 0 of 29 airlines that publish a personal item limit and is too big for 29.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 41 × 29 × 24 cm (16.1 × 11.4 × 9.4 in) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 22 L |
| Empty weight | 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 13 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $345 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' personal item limit, 18 × 14 × 8 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | personal item limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Allegiant Air | 8 × 14 × 18 in (20 × 36 × 46 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too deep |
| American Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too deep |
| Avelo Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.4 in over, too deep |
| Breeze Airways | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too deep |
| Delta Air Lines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too deep |
| Hawaiian Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too deep |
| Southwest Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.4 in over, too deep |
| United Airlines | 9 × 10 × 17 in (23 × 25 × 43 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Air Canada | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 3.4 in over, too deep |
| Porter Airlines | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 3.4 in over, too deep |
| Viva Aerobus | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Too big 1.4 in over, too deep |
| Volaris | 35 × 45 × 20 cm (13.8 × 17.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| WestJet | 16 × 13 × 6 in (41 × 33 × 15 cm) | Too big 3.4 in over, too deep |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Copa Airlines | 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Iberia | 30 × 40 × 15 cm (11.8 × 15.7 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| Icelandair | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| Virgin Atlantic | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 3.5 in over, too deep |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too deep |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Japan Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qantas | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qatar Airways | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Why it's in our list
- Owners recommend this model on RedditPraised on Reddit
Where these numbers come from
- tombihn.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand: 'Dimensions 11.4" (w) x 16.0" (h) x 7.1" - 9.4" (d) | 290 (w) x 410 (h) x 180 - 240 (d) mm'. Axes labelled; dims use the MAXIMUM depth (9.4 in / 240 mm) because the site must not under-state size. Brand: 'Fits under the seat of a plane and meets the personal item requirements for most major airlines.' Weight (bag with frame) varies by fabric: 420 Spectron 2 lb 6.8 oz / 1100 g (recorded; lb converted from lb-oz), 630 Ballistic 1180 g, 420d Classic Parapack 1195 g, X-Pac 1140 g; frame sheet 145 g is removable. Volume '22 liters / 1340 cubic inches (ASTM)'. Laptop: 'Fits most 13" laptops'; max laptop compartment 12.35 x 8.65 x 0.75 in. Price $345 for all variants; only 8 of 30 colour/fabric variants were in stock on 2026-10-19. Amazon: 'TOM-BIHN-Synik-22' listing B0HH7FD9PX; another listing B0FPL1MNLG is reportedly unavailable.