Better than expected
"Very robust and good luggage"
Best for: Slim-bin airlines and tight regional jets, and crew who slide in sideways and keep moving.
We publish both numbers. The case dimensions, the packing body only, are 48 x 36 x 19 cm. The overall dimensions, which include wheels and carry handles, are 53 x 37 x 20 cm. When airlines publish size limits they mean the overall size, so compare the overall number to your airline's limit.
Its overall dimensions including wheels and handles are 53 x 37 x 20 cm. Published cabin bag limits for major European airlines:
| Airline | Published cabin bag limit |
|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
| easyJet | 56 x 45 x 25 cm |
| British Airways | 56 x 45 x 25 cm |
| Lufthansa | 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Air France | 55 x 35 x 25 cm |
| KLM | 55 x 35 x 25 cm |
By the published numbers it fits within the cabin bag limits at Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Lufthansa. Airlines measure the overall size, wheels and handles included, and policies change, so always check your carrier before travel. Our airline guide covers more carriers. And if it does not work out, you can return it free within 14 days of receipt.
Yes. The zippered expansion adds extra packing depth, and a fully expanded bag may not fit a strict airline sizer. If your airline enforces its sizer, board with the bag unexpanded and save the expansion for the trip home or checked segments.
Yes. The exterior fabric has a DuraGuard® coating that resists water and stains, so it holds up to rainy pavements and daily wear.
Start a claim through our customer contact form with photos of the issue and your proof of purchase, or make sure your product is registered in our database. If the issue is covered, Travelpro will repair the bag, replace the defective part, or replace the bag with a product of comparable value. You can also verify the coverage for your collection on our Warranty & Repair page.
Use a 50/50 mixture of alcohol and water, apply with a soft cloth, and gently rub the affected area until the spot lifts. Let the bag air dry completely before storing. A little lemon juice in the mixture freshens the fabric.
Travelpro products are covered against defects in materials and workmanship, on top of your 2-year legal guarantee of conformity under EU law. See our Warranty & Repair page for the coverage that applies to this product, plus a 14-day free returns period if you change your mind.
Key Features
Dimensions
53 x 37 x 20 cm | 53.3 x 36.8 x 20.3 cm
48 x 36 x 19 cm | 48.3 x 35.6 x 19.1 cm
All your favourite features in a leaner size, built for professional use—the Travelpro® FlightCrew™ 5 Slim Expandable Rollaboard® is designed to fit in the overhead bins of most regional aircraft. Combining the most-requested features from pilots and flight attendants with commercial-grade construction, this compact carry-on also includes a zippered tapered expansion that adds up to 5 cm (2”) of additional packing space when needed.
Though slim in profile, this bag offers generous organisation with two exterior front pockets, a padded tablet sleeve, and a reinforced gusseted back pocket for quick access to essentials. Inside, a garment pocket is built into the lid, along with a top mesh pocket and adjustable webbing hold-down straps to keep contents secure.
Engineered for durability, it features high-density 1682D ballistic nylon fabric coated with water-, stain- and abrasion-resistant DuraGuard®. The Slim Expandable Rollaboard® is fitted with heavy-duty #10 zippers, smooth-rolling sealed ball-bearing inline skate wheels, robust screw construction, crash-guard wheel housings, corner guards, side feet, rubber skid guards, and innovative “anti-crush” technology to prevent damage to the extension handle tubes.
The rugged extension handle system includes stop positions at 38”, 40” and 42.5” for a comfortable roll at various heights, and a recessed push button minimises accidental activation. An add-a-bag strap with aluminium J-hook (included) provides convenient carrying options for totes or coolers. Backed by our Travelpro® 3-Year Commercial Use Warranty.
THREE YEAR COMMERCIAL USE WARRANTY
The Travelpro warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship but does not cover wear or damage caused by abuse, mishandling, accidental damage, inappropriate selection, or carelessness caused by an airline or other common carrier.
In the course of normal handling, your luggage may suffer abrasions, minor cuts, scratches, dents or soil. Certain component parts such as wheels, bumper feet, leather, etc., will show wear. This wear is not covered under the warranty.
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Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.
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"Very robust and good luggage"
"good but overpriced"
"We now own 2 of these bags and can easily pack for a 4-5 day city break travelling on a budget airline where cabin bag size is prescribed. The bag is robust, well thought out with useful pockets at the front and rear, and the ability to expand the volume of the main compartment should that be needed. All zips are high quality and robust, with smooth rolling wheels."
"By traveling a lot I consider this product very good"
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