Crew luggage buying help

Frequently Asked Questions

What size rollaboard do flight crews use?

The 22-inch rollaboard is the flight-crew industry standard and fits most major US carrier carry-on limits of about 22 by 14 by 9 inches. Regional crews often size down to an 18-inch or slim bag for tighter bins, while wide-body crews running multi-day pairings may choose a 24-inch.

What is the best luggage brand for pilots and flight attendants?

Travelpro is the most widely carried crew luggage brand, and its FlightCrew5 series is the benchmark for working pilots and flight attendants. It uses ballistic nylon with a DuraGuard coating and reinforced frames built for daily commercial use. Aerocoast, StrongBags, and ASA round out strong crew-bag options.

What is the difference between a 22-inch and an 18-inch crew rollaboard?

A 22-inch rollaboard is the standard crew carry-on and holds enough for several days, fitting most full-size aircraft bins. An 18-inch is shorter and slimmer, made for regional jets with smaller overhead space or for crews who pack light and want a bag that always fits.

What does a crew cooler do and why do pilots use one?

A crew cooler is an insulated bag that keeps meals and beverages cold through a duty day. Pilots and flight attendants use one to avoid airport prices, eat healthier on long pairings, and keep food handy in the cockpit. Many coolers attach to the rollaboard so they move with the stack.

What is a J-Hook on flight crew luggage?

A J-Hook is a hook-shaped attachment that secures a tote or cooler to the extended handle of a rollaboard. It lets a crew member stack two bags and roll them together with one hand, which is why the rollaboard-plus-tote system is so popular for moving quickly through airports.

Does Travelpro FlightCrew luggage have a warranty?

Yes. Travelpro FlightCrew5 luggage carries a three-year commercial-use warranty, reflecting that it is built for daily professional duty rather than occasional travel. With ballistic nylon, a DuraGuard coating, and reinforced frames, these bags routinely last working crews five to ten years of regular use.