Is Rimowa Carry On too big for US airlines?
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,782
Is Rimowa Carry On too big for US airlines?
We were planning to buy a couple of Salsa Air 22, but they seem to be too wide at 15.x"... the max is 14" I think. Checked their other styles carry on and they all seem to be too wide. I think they will fit inside the sizer but with the top sticking out 1.5"...
#2
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 108
The lack of a side handle will also cause issues if you are short and need to carry it down stairs to the tarmac in case the plane is not at a convenient jet way during de-boarding. This bag also do not have a carry handle at the bottom which could be an issue if you find your self having to put the bag in a smaller over head bin that can not accommodate the bag length wise due to lack of depth (more common issue in the front row seats and on flights with none US carriers). In such a situation one solution is to put the bag in wheel out, but this trick will be prevented due to no bottom handle and a top handle that protrude too much and will not budge enough.
Another issue with this bag is the low ground clearance which will make it difficult to operate on 2 wheels on uneven ground because the bottom will scrape against the ground.
Is there anything positive to say about this bag? Well it is Rimowa and on smooth ground has wonderful handling, it almost drive it self hehe also it is light weight and looks good.
But in general this bag is not recommended for its price, too many down sides and on ebags only 80% recommend it. For a bag this price that is quite poor rating!