Briggs & Riley · carry-on
Does the Briggs & Riley Sympatico Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 20 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit and is too big for 18.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 22 × 14 × 11.3 in (56 × 36 × 29 cm) |
| Volume | 41 L |
| Empty weight | 8.8 lb (4.0 kg) |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $695 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Fits only when the expansion zip is closed.
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) | Fits right at the limit |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| 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) | Fits right at the limit |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| 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 2 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Too big 0.5 in over, too tall |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Too big 0.5 in over, too tall |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| 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 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| 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) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| 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) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits right at the limit |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2.3 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.
Why it's in our list
- Owners recommend this model on RedditPraised on Reddit
Where these numbers come from
- briggs-riley.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Hardside (polycarbonate). Brand page: "Dimensions (Exterior): 22 x 14 x 9 - 11.25 in / 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 - 28.6 cm"; "Dimensions (Case): 19.75 x 14 x 9 in / 50.2 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm"; 8.8 lb / 4 kg; 41-51 L (CX expansion up to 25%); SKU SU322CXSP; $695. As with the Baseline bags already in the catalog, 'Exterior' is not defined as including wheels and handles. Exactly at 22 x 14 x 9 unexpanded. Amazon not checked.