Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit Air India's cabin baggage?

No. Too long by 3.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and Air India allows 55 cm. It's too big for Air India's personal item (No size published).

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg
Checking
58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cm, soft case
Units
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Won't fit

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

BagTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner
Cabin bagAir India
Length
58.4of 55 cm3.4 cm over
Width
36.8of 40 cm3.2 cm spare
Depth
22.9of 20 cm2.9 cm over
Weight7 kg limit

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg, leaving 4.6 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

Air India rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Side by side

Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner against Air India's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin baggage: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length58.4 cm55 cm3.4 cm over
Width36.8 cm40 cm3.2 cm spare
Depth22.9 cm20 cm2.9 cm over

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg of the 7 kg limit.

Air India rules worth knowing

  • Cabin baggage: Some sources list 8 kg in Economy; we show the stricter 7 kg until confirmed.
  • Personal item: One personal item up to 3 kg that fits under the seat. No published dimensions.
  • Business and First allow a heavier cabin bag.

Airlines where the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fits

Bags that fit Air India's cabin baggage

Biggest first.

Good to know

What can I do if the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner is too big for Air India?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin baggage. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Air India's cabin baggage size limit?

Air India's cabin baggage limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm, up to 7 kg.

Which other bags fit Air India?

American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage, Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 and Cabin Max Metz 30L are right on the limit, so don't overpack.