Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On on TAP Air Portugal
Bag 17.5×14.5×8.5" vs sizer 21.6×15.7×7.9"
Fits, if packed soft.
🎒 Backpacker's tip: The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On is soft-shell, so its depth runs ~1.5" over TAP Air Portugal's limit — but it squeezes into the metal sizer fine as long as you don't over-stuff the front pockets.
The verdict, explained
At 17.5x14.5x8.5", the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On is over TAP Air Portugal's 21.6x15.7x7.9" limit by 0.6" on its shortest side, but it is a soft-sided bag. Cinch the compression straps and avoid overstuffing the outer pockets and it will squeeze into the metal sizer; pack it bulging, though, and a gate agent may flag it. On TAP Air Portugal: Discount fare excludes the cabin trolley. It is too large for TAP Air Portugal's under-seat personal-item space, so it has to go overhead or be checked.
Manufacturer's note
Travelpro publishes 17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in overall, counting the wheels and handles, and 15.25 x 13 x 8 in for the case. The overall figure is half an inch over an 18 x 14 x 8 in personal-item limit on two sides, so our verdict says it is too big on paper. Travelpro designs it to fit under most airline seats and says it is carry-on sizer tested; the overage is the wheel housing and handles rather than the soft case. On strict budget airlines that measure personal items, treat it as a gamble.
| Axis | Bag | Sizer | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 17.5" | 21.6" | +4.1" |
| Width | 14.5" | 15.7" | +1.2" |
| Height | 8.5" | 7.9" | -0.6" |
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Frequently asked
Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On fit TAP Air Portugal's carry-on size limit?
Just about. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On is slightly over TAP Air Portugal's 21.6x15.7x7.9" limit, but as a soft-sided bag it compresses into the sizer when packed sensibly.
What is TAP Air Portugal's carry-on size limit?
TAP Air Portugal allows carry-on bags up to 21.6x15.7x7.9" (length x width x height), including wheels and handles. Discount fare excludes the cabin trolley.
Can the Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On be a personal item on TAP Air Portugal?
No. At 17.5x14.5x8.5" it is too big for TAP Air Portugal's under-seat personal-item space (15.7x11.8x5.9"); it travels as a carry-on instead.
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The Travelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On on other airlines
Same bag, different sizers — check before a connecting or return flight.
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