Briggs & Riley Baseline, INTERNATIONAL 21 (U121CXW-4)
Apr 12, 2022, 7:18 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Chicago...MDW & ORD
Programs: Iberia Platino,15x Southwest Companion Pass/ Hilton LT Diamond/ Hertz PC, OWEmerald; Marriott Gold
Posts: 427
My 22" International 4 wheeler has been on maybe 25 Transatlantic Flights in the last 6 years and maybe 150 or more Intercon flights... it still looks awesome.
I did change the wheels on it recently and WOW.... it rolls on its own... soooo smooth.
Apr 12, 2022, 8:15 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,860
I believe the new ones have "shock absorbers"....I dont know if I would like that or not...... need to try it out.
My 22" International 4 wheeler has been on maybe 25 Transatlantic Flights in the last 6 years and maybe 150 or more Intercon flights... it still looks awesome.
I did change the wheels on it recently and WOW.... it rolls on its own... soooo smooth.
My 22" International 4 wheeler has been on maybe 25 Transatlantic Flights in the last 6 years and maybe 150 or more Intercon flights... it still looks awesome.
I did change the wheels on it recently and WOW.... it rolls on its own... soooo smooth.
Apr 15, 2023, 9:53 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2
I’ve had this bag for many years and love it. One thing to note for domestic US travel, the newer overhead bins where you are supposed to turn your carryon on its side to put more bags in the bin, 737-800 on American for instance, the bag doesn’t fit. It must be laid flat due to that extra inch. I still love the bag, I just don’t enjoy being “that guy” with the bag that doesn’t fit the way it supposed to.
It's not just domestic US travel that has this issue. I was on AeroMexico within Mexico last week, and both flights were on 737's. I had the same problem - not enough room to rotate it vertically.
May 28, 2023, 7:03 am
#19
Join Date: May 2023
Posts: 2
Thanks for the update Tim. Which exact model do you have? I like the international spinner more but if it’s going to be an issue w the domestic flights where they make the bag stand on its side, then I’m leaning towards the 22 inch domestic. I’m wondering if the international carry on that were retired in 2022 had this issue or it’s just the brand new ones (or both).
May 29, 2023, 7:39 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,860
Thanks for the update Tim. Which exact model do you have? I like the international spinner more but if it’s going to be an issue w the domestic flights where they make the bag stand on its side, then I’m leaning towards the 22 inch domestic. I’m wondering if the international carry on that were retired in 2022 had this issue or it’s just the brand new ones (or both).
May 29, 2023, 4:10 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2023
Posts: 2
I'm curious which airlines "make" you stand the bag on it side? I've never flown an airline where that is mandatory, it has been suggested by the signage only. I take my B&R everywhere never had a problem except a small regional airplane going to Los Cabos and it wouldn't even fit in the overhead because it was only large enough for backpacks and tote bags.
Briggs is a great company and I'm on my second one...but I also don't want to buy a bag which has the potential of running into problems. Which model number is your bag if you don't mind me asking.
May 30, 2023, 12:20 pm
#22
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,860
AA repeated about 15-25 times on my flight from Dallas to NYC two weekends ago to make sure the bag stands on the side. I'm also worried putting the case in the bin and then forgetting about it and the flight attendant moving the bag on it's side (I've seen flight attendants do that on different occasions). And then before the gate closes, the bin might not close.
Briggs is a great company and I'm on my second one...but I also don't want to buy a bag which has the potential of running into problems. Which model number is your bag if you don't mind me asking.
Briggs is a great company and I'm on my second one...but I also don't want to buy a bag which has the potential of running into problems. Which model number is your bag if you don't mind me asking.
Apr 13, 2024, 11:06 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2022
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 37
It's a relatively recent change and 15-inch (vertical) bags don't fit. I've been on quite a few flights with these new overheads and it's been an issue.
Yesterday, 10:23 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2021
Programs: Delta
Posts: 4
Global Adventurer do you recall when you purchased yours?
Yesterday, 1:29 pm
#26
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Mexico City
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, Marriot Gold, IHG Silver, Choice Platinum, Wyndham Gold
Posts: 3,860
Global Adventurer do you recall when you purchased yours?