Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 International Expandable Carry-On Rollaboard fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 7 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 11 and is too big for 20.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 21.8 × 15.8 × 7.7 in (55 × 40 × 20 cm) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 45 L |
| Empty weight | 5.4 lb (2.5 kg) |
| Wheels | 2 |
| List price | $160 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Too big 0.3 in over, too wide |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.3 in over, too wide |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.8 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0 in over, too wide |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too wide |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too tall |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 1.6 in over, too wide |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too tall |
"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.
Where these numbers come from
- travelpro.combrand page
- eu.travelpro.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Built for 55 x 40 x 20 cm. US page: "Overall Dimensions (includes wheels and carry handles): H: 21.75 in. W: 15.75 in. D: 7.75 in.", case 20 x 15 x 7.75 in, 5.4 lb, 45 L. EU page: overall "55 x 40 x 20 cm | 55.2 x 40.0 x 19.7 cm", case 51 x 38 x 20 cm, 2.45 kg, and it lists Ryanair 55 x 40 x 20 among the limits it targets. The precise figure (stored here) is 2 mm over 55 cm. 15.75 in width FAILS the 14 in US-major limit. Amazon lists the Maxlite 5 International spinner (B07BWJVXNL), but I found no rollaboard listing, so Amazon status is unknown.