Does the Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Tote fit as a personal item?
By its listed size it fits 5 of 29 airlines that publish a personal item limit and is too big for 24.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 15 × 14 × 7 in (38 × 36 × 18 cm) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 27.1 L |
| Empty weight | 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $168 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' personal item limit, 18 × 14 × 8 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | personal item limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Allegiant Air | 8 × 14 × 18 in (20 × 36 × 46 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| American Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Avelo Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Breeze Airways | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Delta Air Lines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Hawaiian Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| JetBlue | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| Southwest Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too wide |
| United Airlines | 9 × 10 × 17 in (23 × 25 × 43 cm) | Too big 4 in over, too wide |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Air Canada | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Porter Airlines | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Viva Aerobus | 18 × 14 × 8 in (46 × 36 × 20 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Volaris | 35 × 45 × 20 cm (13.8 × 17.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| WestJet | 16 × 13 × 6 in (41 × 33 × 15 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in) | Too big 4.2 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 0.2 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0.2 in to spare |
| Iberia | 30 × 40 × 15 cm (11.8 × 15.7 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Icelandair | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Virgin Atlantic | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.2 in over, too wide |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Japan Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qantas | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Qatar Airways | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
"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
- loandsons.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand: 'Size Width - 14" Depth - 7" Height - 15" Handle Drop Length - 11" Weight Canvas - 2.2 lbs 600D Recycled Poly - 2.2 lbs'; FAQ: 'The Catalina Deluxe Tote qualifies as a "personal item"'. Volume from the brand's Q&A answer: 'The Liter Capacity for the Catalina Deluxe Tote is 27.1L' (CONFLICT: an Amazon extract says 24.1 L). cm and kg converted. Price $168 regular; $134.40 on sale (fall sale) on 2026-10-19. Amazon listing 'Lo-Sons-Catalina-Deluxe-Tote' B0D842QBZ4 (another colour B0DP4W7YYX). Not to be confused with the Catalina Deluxe Small/Large weekenders (24-26 in wide), which the brand says are not personal items.