Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Spinner for Carry-On

I don't have that suitcase but know the TravelPro line is always favorably reviewed here on the Forum. I have flown Lufthansa a few times lately for my Europe trips. They have a weight limit (18 lbs) so keep in mind the 5ish pounds weight, empty, of the suitcase, as well as the dimensions. (I don't remember if they had me put it in a sizer, I don't think so.)
What did happen was on one of my connecting regional flights everyone was required to gate check their bags. I'm glad I took a photo of it. The flight ended up getting cancelled and then we couldn't retrieve the luggage! Long story, eventually reunited with it 2 days later.
So lesson learned: even if it's size and weight compliant leaving home I now always take a small packing cube with flip flops, underwear and something to sleep in in my personal item bag
You're going to get lots of tips for packing light :)
Welcome to the "club"!

I had the same experience with a Lufthansa regional flight. The size and weight of my bag wasn't checked at the gate but every bag with wheels had to be gate checked. We left them at the bottom of the stairs before boarding and waited for them at the bottom of the stairs when we landed. For both departure and arrival we were bussed out to a distant stand.

But in general, it depends on who is at the gate when you board. Sometimes they are very strict and sometimes they don't care.

Frank, you mentioned every bag with wheels. Do you mean versus a carryon without wheels that would still need to go overhead or something you could stow under the seat? I've got a carry on with wheels that can be removed so it measures 18x14x8 that I like for it's smaller size. I've never flown on Lufthansa, but probably will eventually so this could be useful to know. Thanks!

I didn't see anyone with a bag that size but every personal item was allowed on board.

The overhead bins were empty. Those who tried to take their wheeled bag on board were turned around by the flight attendant and sent to gate check.

They picked the right flight attendant for the job. She didn't smile once during the entire flight.

The Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-on has been my go-to bag for a few years; through several European and domestic trips. I changed from a Maxlite 5 carry-on 2-wheel roll aboard to the spinner because of an elbow/shoulder issue. It is noticeably smaller than my old roll aboard which my husband still uses. As noted by others above, for most airlines there is a stated size AND weight max for carry-on luggage. I’m a serious rule follower and do not want to get called out at the gate so I’m cautious of both. I’ve seen others get gate-weighed by Condor on an international flight and it was not pretty.

In the past two years, flying between cities within Europe and UK, I have had no problems with my compact spinner on legacy European carriers: KLM, British Air or Air France. Domestically, I fly Delta, United and Alaska and I’ve had no issues at all.

A few comments about the bag: it’s sturdy and agile but can be occasionally tippy/unstable if you place a heavy personal item with a trolley sleeve on the extended handle. I just have to remember to pack my heaviest items at the bottom for additional stability. It manages great on escalators, on and off trains and does OK on cobblestones and uneven ground. I use compression packing cubes to eke out more packable space. For it to work on a trip longer than a week, hand washing and/or laundromats on the road are a must. My longest trip with this bag - 6 weeks.