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Travelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm: size, weight and airline fit
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm measures 55.2 x 40 x 19.7 cm and fits the carry-on limit of 8 of 39 airlines with a published size. Too big for American, Delta, United and others.
Listed outside size
55.2 x 40 x 19.7 cm
about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.8 in · 2.31 kg (5.1 lb) · 38 L
Fits 8 of 39 airlines
See it on Travelpro's sitePrices change often. Sizes from eu.travelpro.com, checked October 29, 2026.
What to know before you buy
- Travelpro Europe lists an overall size of 55.2 x 40.0 x 19.7 cm and a weight of 2.31 kg.
- Built for the 55 x 40 x 20 cm limit used by Ryanair and others, but the listed height is 2 mm over 55 cm on paper. Depth and width have room to spare.
Which airlines does it fit as a carry-on?
| Airline | Carry-on limit | Verdict | Tightest side | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines | 115 cm total | Fits | 0.1 cm spare | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| British Airways | 22 x 18 x 10 in | Fits | 0.3 in spare | — |
| Iberia | 56 x 40 x 25 cm | Fits | exactly at the limit | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Jet2 | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | Fits | 0.8 cm spare | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| easyJet | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | Fits | 0.8 cm spare | — |
| Allegiant Air | 22 x 16 x 10 in | Fits | 0.3 in spare | — |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 x 16 x 10 in | Fits | 0.3 in spare | 35 lb (15.9 kg) |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 x 16 x 10 in | Fits | 0.3 in spare | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 55 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| AirAsia | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) | 55 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Vietjet Air | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Vietnam Airlines | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 4 cm over | — |
| Aer Lingus | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in | Too big | 0.2 in over | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| Air France | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| KLM | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | 12 kg (26 lb) |
| Lufthansa | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Ryanair | 55 x 40 x 20 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Turkish Airlines | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Vueling | 55 x 40 x 20 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Wizz Air | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Avianca | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Copa Airlines | 22 x 14 x 10 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | 22 lb (10 kg) |
| LATAM Airlines | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| Volaris | 55 x 40 x 25 cm | Too big | 0.2 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Emirates | 55 x 38 x 22 cm | Too big | 2 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Qatar Airways | 50 x 37 x 25 cm | Too big | 5.2 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Air Canada | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in | Too big | 0.2 in over | — |
| Alaska Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | — |
| American Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | — |
| Breeze Airways | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | 35 lb (15.9 kg) |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | — |
| JetBlue | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | — |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 in | Too big | 0.2 in over | — |
| United Airlines | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | — |
| WestJet | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | — |
| Air New Zealand | 21 x 16 x 9 in | Too big | 0.7 in over | 15 lb (7 kg) |
| Jetstar | 56 x 36 x 23 cm | Too big | 4 cm over | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Qantas | 22 x 14 x 9 in | Too big | 1.7 in over | 15 lb (7 kg) |
Compared side by side in the unit each airline publishes, largest side first. "Spare" is the room left on the tightest side.
Specs
| Listed outside size | 55.2 x 40 x 19.7 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.8 in) |
|---|---|
| Includes wheels and handles? | Yes, per the maker |
| Linear size (L + W + H) | 45.2 in (114.9 cm) |
| Empty weight | 2.31 kg (5.1 lb) |
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Type | Softside spinner |
| Brand | Travelpro |
Questions people ask
What size is the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm?
The maker lists 55.2 x 40 x 19.7 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.8 in), wheels and handles included.
Which airlines does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm fit?
On paper it fits the carry-on limit of 8 of the 39 airlines we track that publish a size.
How much does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm weigh?
2.31 kg (5.1 lb) empty.
Researched from the maker's published specifications, not measured by us. Listings change, so check the size on the product page before you buy.
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