Soft tote · personal item
Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote: size, weight and airline fit
The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote measures 18 x 11 x 8 in and fits the personal item limit of 4 of 30 airlines with a published size. Too big for United, Ryanair, easyJet and others.
Listed outside size
18 x 11 x 8 in
about 45.7 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm · 1.6 lb (0.73 kg) · 28 L
Fits 4 of 30 airlines
See it on Travelpro's sitePrices change often. Sizes from travelpro.com, checked October 29, 2026.
What to know before you buy
- Overall 11 x 18 x 8 in (height x width x depth), 1.6 lb.
- Soft sides help it squeeze under the seat, but its 18-inch width is over the 17-inch limit at United and JetBlue.
Which airlines does it fit as a personal item?
| Airline | Personal item limit | Verdict | Tightest side | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | exactly at the limit | — |
| Allegiant Air | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | exactly at the limit | — |
| American Airlines | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | exactly at the limit | — |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | exactly at the limit | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| AirAsia | 40 x 30 x 10 cm | Too big | 10.3 cm over | — |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Singapore Airlines | 40 x 30 x 10 cm | Too big | 10.3 cm over | — |
| Vietjet Air | 40 x 30 x 10 cm | Too big | 10.3 cm over | — |
| Vietnam Airlines | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 8.9 cm over | — |
| Aer Lingus | 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in | Too big | 2.5 in over | — |
| Air France | 16 x 12 x 6 in | Too big | 2 in over | — |
| British Airways | 16 x 12 x 6 in | Too big | 2 in over | — |
| Iberia | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| Jet2 | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| KLM | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| Lufthansa | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| Ryanair | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | 4 kg (9 lb) |
| Vueling | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| Wizz Air | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| easyJet | 45 x 36 x 20 cm | Too big | 0.7 cm over | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Copa Airlines | 17 x 10 x 9 in | Too big | 1.6 in over | — |
| LATAM Airlines | 17.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 in | Too big | 0.2 in over | — |
| Volaris | 45 x 35 x 20 cm | Too big | 0.7 cm over | — |
| Emirates | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Qatar Airways | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Air Canada | 17 x 13 x 6 in | Too big | 2 in over | — |
| Alaska Airlines | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Breeze Airways | 17 x 13 x 8 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Delta Air Lines | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| JetBlue | 17 x 13 x 8 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| Porter Airlines | 17 x 13 x 6 in | Too big | 2 in over | — |
| Southwest Airlines | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| United Airlines | 17 x 10 x 9 in | Too big | 1 in over | — |
| WestJet | 16 x 13 x 6 in | Too big | 2 in over | — |
| Air New Zealand | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Jetstar | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 5.7 cm over | — |
| Qantas | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
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 | 18 x 11 x 8 in (about 45.7 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Includes wheels and handles? | Not stated by the maker |
| Linear size (L + W + H) | 37 in (93.9 cm) |
| Empty weight | 1.6 lb (0.73 kg) |
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Type | Soft tote |
| Brand | Travelpro |
Questions people ask
What size is the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote?
The maker lists 18 x 11 x 8 in (about 45.7 x 27.9 x 20.3 cm).
Which airlines does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote fit?
On paper it fits the personal item limit of 4 of the 30 airlines we track that publish a size.
How much does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote weigh?
1.6 lb (0.73 kg) 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.