- Is this size accepted as a check-in bag on major airlines?
- At 28.5 inches it is a standard large check-in, accepted by most major airlines. Check your carrier's linear size limit, since a few are stricter.
- Does the shell expand?
- No. This model has no expansion zipper, so pack to the shell's fixed depth of about 12 inches.
- Is the TSA lock easy to set?
- Yes. It is a three-dial combination lock with a TSA key slot, so security can open it without cutting it.
- How does it compare with polycarbonate suitcases?
- Polypropylene is lighter and more flexible; polycarbonate is stiffer and resists dents better but usually weighs more. This case leans toward low weight.
- What is inside the case?
- A full clamshell with a zippered divider on one side and cross straps on the other. There are no small accessory pockets.
- Can I lift it when fully packed?
- The empty weight is about 5 lb, but a full 28.5-inch case gets heavy. Use the top and side handles and expect to check it rather than carry it far.
- Where is the Samsonite Uplift HS Check-in Spinner 28.5 cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $289.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Samsonite Uplift HS Check-in Spinner 28.5?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Kohl's.