Does the Nomad Lane Bento Bag fit as a personal item?
By its listed size it fits 9 of 29 airlines that publish a personal item limit, is borderline on 5 and is too big for 15.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 10 × 17 × 8 in (25 × 43 × 20 cm) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 24 L |
| Empty weight | 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 16 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $298 (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) | Fits right at the limit |
| Breeze Airways | 17 × 13 × 8 in (43 × 33 × 20 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| 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) | Fits right at the limit |
| Southwest Airlines | not published | No size published must fit under the seat |
| Sun Country Airlines | 17 × 13 × 9 in (43 × 33 × 23 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| United Airlines | 9 × 10 × 17 in (23 × 25 × 43 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| 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 2 in over, too deep |
| Porter Airlines | 13 × 17 × 6 in (33 × 43 × 15 cm) | Too big 2 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) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| WestJet | 16 × 13 × 6 in (41 × 33 × 15 cm) | Too big 2 in over, too deep |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Copa Airlines | 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too wide |
| LATAM Airlines | 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
| Air France | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| British Airways | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Iberia | 30 × 40 × 15 cm (11.8 × 15.7 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Icelandair | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Lufthansa | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Ryanair | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Virgin Atlantic | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Vueling | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
| Wizz Air | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too tall |
| 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
- nomadlane.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand: 'Dimensions 17” W x 8” D x 10” H Capacity : 24L Weight : 2.76lbs (1.25kgs)'; comparison table max laptop 16". Leather handle has an 8" drop and is not included in the stated height. Not expandable per page. CONFLICT: an Amazon search extract says the 'current version is 17" x 10" x 8"' (same numbers, different order), and some third-party roundups quote 18 x 14 x 8 in, which is wrong. The brand figure is used. Amazon brand claim (unverified): meets personal-item rules for American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit. Price $298 on 2026-10-19. ASIN from Amazon URL slug 'Nomad-Lane-Bag-Lightweight-Bento' (also B0DZJSFCHJ). Nomad Lane has an Amazon brand store. cm converted.