Originally Posted by
Flyer737
I have a Travel Pro Crew 5 22" bag that fits straight in on all the 737's except for the first class section on some of them. It is the same bag used by the majority of the Flight Crew. I am fairly sure it will not fit in most of the "sizers" I have seen. If CO ever says I can't carry it on while the flight crew can, there is going to be hell to pay.
Travelpro roller bags have better recessed wheels and handles - which fit lengthwise in the overheads - with the handle end first.
Problem - on some other brands the wheels stick out too far on the 22" bags and they do not fit lengthwise. Some manufacturers now offer 21" roller bags to solve the wheel issue.
In the first two rows of FC the airplane curves in, and the bins are not as deep. You also have a problem with a dropped ceiling in FC at some locations so that the overhead door does not swing up all the way. That is a problem if your bag is too thick.
I do not know why the manufacturers aren't more consious of wheels and handles so they fit. Travelpro does one of the best jobs, in my view.