Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit as a carry-on?

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner measures 58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cm and weighs 2.45 kg empty. It fits the cabin bag limit on 2 of the 22 airlines we track, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. It's too big to count as a personal item on any of them. Qatar Airways is the strictest for it: 8.4 cm too long.

Size
58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cm
Volume
about 49 L
Empty weight
2.45 kg
Fits as carry-on
2 airlines
Fits as personal item
0 airlines

The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner on every airline

Checked as a cabin bag. Tap an airline to see the full check.

See it in 3D

Flying with
55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg
Checking
Paid add-on on Ryanair
58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cm, soft case
Units
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Side the bag fails onPart that sticks outSizer frame

Won't fit

Too long by 3.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and Ryanair allows 55 cm.

BagTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner
Cabin bagRyanair
Length
58.4of 55 cm3.4 cm over
Width
36.8of 40 cm3.2 cm spare
Depth
22.9of 20 cm2.9 cm over
Weight10 kg limit

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg, leaving 7.6 kg for your things.

What you can do

  • Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 7 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
  • Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

Ryanair rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

More about the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner

Which airlines does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit as a carry-on?

2 of the 22 we track: Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

Can the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner be a personal item?

No. At 58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cm it's bigger than every personal item limit we track.

What are the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner's dimensions?

58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cm overall, including wheels, handles and pockets, plus 5.1 cm when the expansion zip is open. That's about 49 litres of outside volume.