Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit British Airways' cabin bag?

No. Too long by 2.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and British Airways allows 56 cm. It's too big for British Airways' personal item (18.4 cm too long).

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Too long by 2.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and British Airways allows 56 cm.

BagTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner

Cabin bagBritish Airways

Length: 58.4of 56 cm2.4 cm over
Width: 36.8of 45 cm8.2 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 25 cm2.1 cm spare

Weight23 kg limit

Packed weightkg

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg, leaving 20.6 kg for your things.

What you can do

Take a bag 56 cm tall or less. 11 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

See bags that fit British Airways

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

Side by side

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

Cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 23 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	58.4 cm	56 cm	2.4 cm over
Width	36.8 cm	45 cm	8.2 cm spare
Depth	22.9 cm	25 cm	2.1 cm spare

Personal item: 40 × 30 × 15 cm, 23 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	58.4 cm	40 cm	18.4 cm over
Width	36.8 cm	30 cm	6.8 cm over
Depth	22.9 cm	15 cm	7.9 cm over

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg of the 23 kg limit.

British Airways rules worth knowing

Personal item: Handbag or laptop bag.
Both bags are included on every fare, up to 23 kg each, as long as you can lift them into the bin yourself.

Airlines where the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit British Airways' cabin bag

Biggest first.

Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmTight0.9 cm to spareBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmTight0.9 cm to spareBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page

Good to know

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

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

What is British Airways' cabin bag size limit?

British Airways' cabin bag limit is 56 × 45 × 25 cm, up to 23 kg.

Which other bags fit British Airways?

Rimowa Essential Cabin, Away Carry-On, Osprey Farpoint 40 and American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55 are right on the limit, so don't overpack.