New Luggage Recommendations

[Andy Travels]

Hi all

Newbie here but a frequent flyer who will be rejoining the skys again very soon.

I'm looking at refreshing my carry on luggage to a hard case. Currently looking at the Qantas branded hard cases but just wondering if anyone has any feedback / suggestions? Probably looking at around $120 mark (obviously in this field a $120 price tag is usually a RRP reduced from $250 haha)

Thanks!
Andy

 

[Mr_Orange]

I'm looking for a new large suitcase and, via the internet, have narrowed it down to these three:

1. Samsonite Restackd Large 75;
2. Delsey Rempart 2.0 Hardside EXP Large 80cm; and
3. Delsey Chatelet AIR 2.0 Hardside Large 76.

Does anyone have any experience with these that they can share?

I'm also planning to visit Luggage Direct and have a proper look at them.

I went with the Delsey Chatelet AIR 2.0 80cm XL Trunk in the end. I preferred the shape of the trunk to the 76cm suitcase.

The Rempart was a bit too industrial and Restackd seemed like a 'jelly on a plate'. I guess it might 'flex' with the mishandling by the baggage handlers but I wasn't convinced.

 

[qaz]

• Travelpro Maxlite Air Large Check-In Hardside Expandable Spinner (28in/10lbs) $283.20 delivered @ Amazon AU - Used: Like New - 1 left, free returns (Brand New $527.70)

 

[qaz]

• American Tourister Airconic Medium Hardside Spinner (67cm/2.7kg) $150.12 delivered @ Amazon AU - Used: Very Good (Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged.) - 1 left, free returns
• Travelpro Maxlite 5 Medium Softside Expandable Rollaboard (26in/7.1lbs) $263.65 delivered @ Amazon AU - Used: Very Good (Item will come in original packaging. Packaging will be damaged.) - 1 left, free returns
• Samsonite Attrix Large Hardside Spinner (81cm/3.5kg) $399.20 delivered @ Travel Universe after 20% off FLASH20 - 1 left

 

[SOPOOR]

Im looking at a 55cm samsonite one of enwrap, hifi, restacked, upscape

Just read that from this year airlines /some are enforcing strict size limitations and these are the right dimensions but a bit bigger than the cages you shove them in, and they wont let you on, any truth to this?

 

[qaz]

Im looking at a 55cm samsonite one of enwrap, hifi, restacked, upscape

fyi:

• Samsonite Attrix Small Hardside Expandable Spinner (55cm/2.2kg) $279.24 delivered @ Travel Universe after 20% off FLASH20 - 2 left

 

[Poojou]

Im looking at a 55cm samsonite one of enwrap, hifi, restacked, upscape

Just read that from this year airlines /some are enforcing strict size limitations and these are the right dimensions but a bit bigger than the cages you shove them in, and they wont let you on, any truth to this?

It is highly dependent on where you are - in Europe they are quite strict (especially on LCCs) - in the US, everything is bigger so if you buy an 'international' sized carry on you'll be fine.

In Aus... I've never seen J* force a check but I also haven't forced myself to fly J* for a long long time.

 

[aspro2]

It is highly dependent on where you are - in Europe they are quite strict (especially on LCCs) - in the US, everything is bigger so if you buy an 'international' sized carry on you'll be fine.

In Aus... I've never seen J* force a check but I also haven't forced myself to fly J* for a long long time.

Virgin Australia staff are definitely formally incentivised to check oversize/weight hand luggage, both in the check-in area and at the gate.

 

[Poojou]

Virgin Australia staff are definitely formally incentivised to check oversize/weight hand luggage, both in the check-in area and at the gate.

Private equity identifying ways to enhance value :ugh:

(Also not going to lie I completely forgot about virgin....)

 

[Sprucegoose]

As new aircraft are introduced with larger carry-on spaces current practices will change. All things are temporary except income tax and .............

 

[Sprucegoose]

I have found the most reliable secondary bag when flying which you either can take onboard or check it in - and it's under $20.

Any guesses?