We usually travel with 2 checked bags and 2 carryons. Our carryons are old, but continue to give us good service.

Our check luggage has been so badly beaten up, that it has been replaced often.

Our last trip to Switzerland did in our $200 (net cost) Samsonite hardsided luggage piece. The spine is twisted and pops open. Those bands that you ratchet around a bag got us thru the trip but no further. When it popped, clothes were everwhere!

We have one Softside Samsonite 26 1/2x18x10 (expandable to 13). We need to buy one other large piece. We want a large suitcase, but do not want to pay oversize charges. In the past, we had status on most of the lines we flew and flew in bus or 1st. Status is gone and the points are getting low. Most of our future travel will be in coach so no special allowances. Expect to do some more international, but mostly domestic. No suits to pack. No special items. Clothes and paperwork (broshures, iteneries, etc)

Would like a roller type bag.

We do not know what is the largest size, that is acceptable for "all" airlines? Should we consider buying another softside or a hard side with one of those TSA accessable locks? We keep our valuables in our carryons.

Generic to specific recommendations would be appreciated.