Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit Lufthansa's cabin bag?

No. Too long by 3.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and Lufthansa allows 55 cm. It's too big for Lufthansa's personal item (18.4 cm too long).

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Won't fit

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

BagTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner

Cabin bagLufthansa

Length: 58.4of 55 cm3.4 cm over
Width: 36.8of 40 cm3.2 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 23 cm0.1 cm spare

Weight8 kg limit

Packed weightkg

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg, leaving 5.6 kg for your things.

What you can do

Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 8 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 Lufthansa

Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	58.4 cm	55 cm	3.4 cm over
Width	36.8 cm	40 cm	3.2 cm spare
Depth	22.9 cm	23 cm	0.1 cm spare

Personal item: 40 × 30 × 10 cm
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	10 cm	12.9 cm over

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg of the 8 kg limit.

Lufthansa rules worth knowing

Cabin bag: Not included on the cheapest Economy Basic short-haul fare from May 2026.
Personal item: Some 2026 guides list 40×30×15; we use Lufthansa's long-standing 10 cm depth until confirmed.
Business and First may bring two 8 kg cabin bags.

Airlines where the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit Lufthansa's cabin bag

Biggest first.

Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmTightExact fitBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page

Good to know

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

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 Lufthansa's cabin bag size limit?

Lufthansa's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, up to 8 kg.

Which other bags fit Lufthansa?

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