Looking for 20" carry-on

Tom Bihn 19x13x8, not cheap though!

Kerri, I've flown with Air Transat a number of times, and never had any problems with my carry-on. Unless they've tightened the rules, there should be a bit of flexibility. Good luck!

backwoods has a shorter, wider roller bag, 20". I don't remember the brand but think it was expensive

Okay..........I think (if I understand what you are looking for) this will be a very, very easy one. On this web site under Travel Store (icon at the top), click on it, then click on travel bags..............Rick offers a new rollaboard carry-on that is only 20 inches tall for the very reason you have mentioned. When you click on his link, that particular one has NEW on it. He still sells the 21-inch ones too as the older model.

I bought my wife a Hays USA 20". I bought it primarily because it's the lightest roll-on I could find. I also wanted something that would always fit cary-on restrictions; 21" roll-ons are often longer than 21" because of their wheels and handle. The handle on the Hays is recessed into the bag, so doesn't add length, and it's a T-handle, so takes less room out of the interior. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FMT2LQ/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000VDX3Q4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0H78A8JEB731JM3RGWW7 Lee pointed out that this shows a dimension of 10" wide, which is normally too wide for carry-ons. I put it next to other roll-ons we own, it seems exactly the same as the 9" width carry-ons.

I've flown Air Transat with RS's Convertible Carry-on bag - no questions asked. It was not over stuffed though. Have you seen the new RS Rolling Backpack (7"x20"x14")? It's suppose to pass even the strictest guidelines. Check out this web site's travel store.

We just bought a 20" on Ebags. Its a hard-sided, spinner bag that's expandable. It only weights 5 lbs. http://www.ebags.com/product/rockland-luggage/20-the-bullet-ii-hardside-spinner-carry-on/212677?productid=10131901 DH got orange, I got the pink. We waited for a coupon and got each for $48.

Speaking of "spinner wheels" on suitcase, I have seen a few unlucky folks with those trying to pull them down cobble stone sidewalks or across cobble stone streets and boy do they ever have to fight with that type of suitcase. The wheels are so small. I do have a RS 2 wheeled roller bag and have drug it all over Europe and it does just find on those surfaces.

I have a spinner wheel suitcase where the spinner wheels are the same size as my older-style two wheeled luggage. I;ve had no real struggles with pulling it on bricked and cobbled streets. Just check the wheel size carefully. Of course, you do have to know how to "drive" a suitcase.

Look at the Roots luggage line. My Roots R08310 is known as a 19" upright and dimension are: 18.75 x 13.25 x 7. Weighs 4.8 lbs. It's on wheels, of course. Had it for years, and no problems, on Air Transat or other airlines.

Regarding Charlie and Elaine: A few years ago, my mother-in-law was excitedly telling me about her new luggage she'd bought for our upcoming trip: "blahblahblahblah...SPINNER" Oh, nooooooo!!! When I expressed my concerns ever-so-gently (while quietly having a heart attack) she said, 'oh, no - the two wheels in the back are as large as any rolling bag'. I had somehow missed that little development in The Evolution of The Spinner. Otherwise, yes, they're only good for airport halls. Jennifer - What fun colors! I have black, black, black, very dark gray, black,... Kerri, are you looking for any type of luggage - wheels, backpack, shoulder strap? Because with a soft-sided bag like RS' Convertible Carryon, you can stuff it into any shape if it's not already stuffed (!). Trust me on that ;-)

We purchased 20" Tarmac Eagle Creek bags for our 2 week trip to Europe and loved them. Certainly would pass any "size" screenings. By searching on line, found them at a 40% off full retail. Plus they come with a lifetime warranty.

Our solution to this problem is internal frame backpacks. Packed light ours are less than 19 inches long. Packed heavy they can be 24 inches. Many lightweight backpacks will do this. It's a real advantage if you are trying to meet really tight airline requirements because you can stuff your additional carry-on item to the gills and then put it in your backpack on arrival. Obviously, if you must have wheels, this won't work for you.