10 Best Flight Crew-loved Luggage Deals at Amazon

In the luggage world, a good review from a flight attendant is worth its character count in gold. It seems that if you spend 60 to 90 hours a month in the sky, sometimes even working multiple flights a day, you must develop a sixth sense about what makes a great suitcase. When you travel in your free time, you aren’t reaching for mediocre bags that could lead to problems down the runway. You know when a wheel might chip or when a handle will cause you grief at the very first glance. That’s why a five-star flight attendant rating means everything.

Although flight attendants are often very limited in the types of bags they carry for work—down to the size, color, and brand, in some cases—these are some of the suitcases they pull out for personal trips. Read on for 10 pieces of luggage that flight attendants (and pilots) love, from Travelpro to Samsonite, all on sale at Amazon.

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Hanke 14-inch Hardside Underseat Carry-on

Reviewers call this 14-inch hardside underseater “small but mighty.” It’s built to take a beating, just like its checked-size counterpart, with a tough three-layer micro-diamond-textured PC shell. “I needed a bag that can roll through city streets with ease and fit enough clothes for a seven-day trip,” wrote one flight attendant. “This pint-sized bag exceeded my expectations.” 

Travelpro Platinum Elite 22-inch Softside Carry-on

Travelpro’s Eiffel Tower logo is ubiquitous in flight attendant circles. The brand’s bags are known for their outstanding durability—thanks to the high-density ballistic nylon, reinforced frames, and a range of other features—plus how lightweight and functional they are. “I believe this is the best luggage product available in the market,” a reviewer said about this Platinum Elite 22-inch Carry-on. “Probably have been on 300 trips so far, and this thing is still solid and good for at least another 300 trips.”

Figestin 16-inch Softside Underseat Carry-on

This softside underseater must be magical, because one flight attendant was able to fit everything they needed for a whole week abroad in it. In the main compartment, they packed seven shirts, a sweater, two pairs of pants, three pairs of shoes, a hair towel, and more. The smaller compartment held all their electronics and a book. Another flight attendant who rated it five stars said it’s “light and fits everywhere.”

Delsey Paris Helium Aero 24-inch Hardside Spinner

Travel + Leisure named Delsey Paris one of the best luggage brands of the year for how spacious its bags are. Several reviewers claim to have fit two weeks’ worth of clothes into this 24-inch checked spinner, including one who said their fortnight in Italy entailed sending the suitcase “racing down cobblestone, bumping up flights of stairs, and tossing it onto trains,” and that “it did not disappoint.” The hardside polycarbonate shell is extremely resistant to dents and cracks, and the rubbery wheels keep it rolling smoothly—even over the “worst possible roads and sidewalks.”

Matein 15.6-inch Laptop Backpack

Pilots are among the almost 89,000 shoppers who rated this now-$30 backpack five stars. “I’ve purchased several backpacks and luggage as a pilot,” one wrote, adding that this Matein carry-on has become their “new go-to bag” to use as a personal item when flying as a passenger. It offers “lots of storage in a small package,” they said, with some others noting that they could fit a couple of days’ worth of clothing plus electronics and books. In the past month, one has been sold nearly every five minutes.

Samsonite Winfield 2 28-inch Hardside Spinner

Samsonite luggage is a universal favorite. The flight attendant-loved Winfield 2 28-inch spinner, specifically, has almost 16,000 perfect Amazon reviews, and it’s 24 percent off right now. The suitcase is expandable and, most importantly, tough—it’s made with a scratch-resistant textured shell that can flex to absorb impact without breaking. The bag handlers don’t stand a chance against its sturdy construction. In the first year of using it, a reviewer said they traveled for 20 weeks and on over 60 flights, and it held up just fine. 

Etronik Weekender Bag

“I have yet to find the perfect crew bag, but this one is coming close,” a flight attendant wrote about this Etronik weekender. What makes the duffel special is the separate shoe compartment at the bottom, which you could also use to isolate dirty laundry. Inside, a large waterproof pocket makes the perfect toiletry compartment. People say they’ve been able to pack everything they need for a nine-day trip within the dimensions of a personal item thanks to this spacious tote.

Rockland 2-piece Softside Carry-on Set

Enjoy a whopping 49 percent off this already-budget-friendly Rockland set, featuring two of the most affordable luggage pieces flight attendants tout at Amazon. “The flight bag has enough space without being too bulky, and the larger carry-on bag fits everything I need for a week or more,” one said. Included in the set is a softside 19-inch rollaboard and a matching 14-inch tote that easily works as an underseater. And together they’re on sale for only $41. You really can’t beat it.

Baggallini Modern Everywhere Laptop Backpack

One flight attendant called this Baggallini laptop backpack “life-changing” in a list of their favorite travel essentials of 2024. They said the “darling and functional luggage maximizes space and keeps the most important items secure while still within reach.” The brand was, in fact, founded by flight attendants who saw a need for something as stylish as it is versatile. Its Modern Everywhere Laptop Backpack is a crowd pleaser with at least 10 different organizational pockets and pouches.

American Tourister Stratum 2.0 20-inch Hardside Carry-on

Right now, you can also save on this hardside carry-on that was featured in the eight items one flight attendant never flies without. Said flight attendant actually considers her American Tourister suitcase to be part of her uniform. The 20-inch size is great for a long weekend, and it comes in an array of unique colors that’ll set you apart from a sea of other black-bag-carrying airport-goers. Many are on sale right now, including this icy slate blue hue.

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