Shopping for travel gear can be intimidating. There’s plenty to choose from – but when in doubt, ask the professionals, right? No one has more experience than professional travelers, and we trust the opinions of frequent flyers.
Flight crews have plenty of travel favorites, from comfy shoes to carry-on luggage, but here we’ve narrowed our focus to travel bags. If you’re looking for an under-seat carry-on suitcase that’s unexpectedly roomy, this Travelpro travel bag It has the flight attendants’ stamp of approval. Prefer a more casual option? Some flight attendants use this spacious backpack as a hybrid of a handbag and carry-on luggage.
Check out the expert-approved travel bags below so you’re ready to pack like a pro on your next trip.
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Reinforced edges, steel frame, and water-resistant fabric make this bag ready to take on the not-always-friendly skies. Other features include a padded laptop compartment, USB charging point, and 19 – yes, 19 – pockets.
“I’m a flight attendant and I saw some of my colleagues with this bag recently so I thought I’d check it out,” this curious buyer wrote. “I love all the compartments with room for everything! I can’t wait to use it. The USB charger is a bonus!”
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Looking for a bag that’s a little more slouchy and casual? One flight attendant who uses this bag as a purse said it’s her favorite travel bag, especially considering how deceptively roomy it is.
“I’m a flight attendant and I carry this every day!” the reviewer raved. “I carry this like my purse. The other day I had to buy something for a friend, and she couldn’t believe how much I had in it! There’s a lot of stuff and I have the means.”
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Travelpro is among the most recommended luggage brands by flight crews, and this lightweight carry-on bag is one of their favorite picks. It’s compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat, but roomy enough to fit all your essentials (and then some).
“I’m a flight attendant and I think the crew’s suitcases are very heavy and big,” one five-star reviewer said. “This is the perfect size, it fits my flights, my electronics, my cardigan and essentials.”
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This best-selling travel bag has over 11,000 five-star Amazon reviews. Packed with compartments, it’s roomy enough to hold everything from your laptop and toiletries to a few changes of clothes.
“I’m a flight attendant and I take this with me on all my trips” this crew member gushed. “[I] I literally love this so much. It has a lot of space and opens completely, like a mini suitcase. 10/10.”
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