Do Wheels and Handles Count?
Yes — published airline dimensions are almost always exterior measurements.
Exterior means everything attached
Airline cabin limits describe the space the bag occupies in a sizer. Wheels, corner guards, and fixed handles count. Soft pockets that stick out can also push you over.
Manufacturer labels can understate
Some product pages quote internal capacity or rounded marketing sizes. Prefer your own tape measure or our catalog exterior dimensions.
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