Does the Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 17 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit and is too big for 21.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 21 × 15 × 9 in (53 × 38 × 23 cm) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 21 × 15 × 11.5 in (53 × 38 × 29 cm) |
| Volume | 37 L |
| Empty weight | 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $729 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 0.4 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.2 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too wide |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.1 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too deep |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.3 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.8 in over, too wide |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- briggs-riley.combrand page
- briggs-riley.combrand page
Notes from our data check
International model ("perfect international carry-on luggage size" per the B&R blog). "Dimensions (Exterior): 21 x 15 x 9 - 11.5 in / 53.3 x 38.1 x 22.9 - 29.2 cm"; case 19 x 15 x 7.875 in (48.26 x 38 x 20 cm); 9.9 lb / 4.5 kg; 37-49 L. The page labels "Dimensions (Exterior)" against "Dimensions (Case)" but does not say whether exterior includes wheels and handles. 22.9 cm depth is over 55 x 40 x 20 and 15 in width is over the 14 in US-major limit, so it only fits sizes like 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Some colours were sold out on the brand site. Amazon not checked; status unknown.