13 Flight Attendant- and Pilot-approved Luggage From Samsonite, SwissGear, and More — Starting at $34

Before you start putting together travel outfits for your upcoming vacation, you need to make sure you have sturdy luggage to carry your stuff in. If your suitcase could use an upgrade, you’re in luck because Amazon’s travel hub has lots of travel bags on sale — and many of the luggage deals come approved by flight attendants and pilots. 

As professional travelers, pilots and flight attendants have an eye for high-quality and sturdy luggage. Right now, you can get the hardside suitcases, carry-on luggage, travel backpacks, and other bags that the pros swear by for up to 65 percent off. Did we mention that popular brands like Samsonite, Travelpro, and SwissGear are included?  

Shop Luggage Deals at Amazon

• Rockland Upright Luggage Set, $34 (originally $95)
• Travelpro Rollaboard Upright Luggage, $179 (originally $250)
• SwissGear 1900 Scansmart Laptop Backpack, $77 (originally $100)
• Travelpro Maxlite 5 Upright 2 Carry-on Luggage, $145 (originally $170)
• Amazon Basics Hardside Checked Luggage, $83 (originally $102)
• Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-on Weekender, $102 (originally $120)
• SwissGear 8018 Hardside Luggage Set, $260 (originally $380)
• Travelpro Maxlite Air Hardside Carry-on, $128 (originally $170)
• Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-on, $135 (originally $200)
• Travelpro Tourlite Softside Underseat Carry-on, $128

Rockland Upright Luggage Set

Rockland’s two-piece luggage set has received more than 34,000 five-star ratings, including from a flight attendant who praised how the “larger carry-on bag fits everything I need for a week or more.” The set comes with an upright soft-side suitcase and a smaller tote bag that you can store under your seat. It’s available in several bold colors and patterns bold enough to help you spot your luggage in the overhead bin or carousel. 

Travelpro Rollaboard Upright Luggage

Travelpro’s luggage has become a flight attendant-loved brand for its quality construction, which has also gotten shoppers’ attention. It’s made from a polyester material that’s water-repellent to help protect your belongings and is expandable up to an additional two inches to fit even more of your vacation outfits. The interior is so spacious one shopper was able to fit two four-piece kayak paddles wrapped in clothes.

SwissGear 1900 Scansmart Laptop Backpack

It’s easy to see why flight attendants and pilots love this travel backpack. It has a compartment that can fit laptops up to 17 inches and features RFID-blocking technology to keep your data and personal information safe. One Amazon shopper snagged the bag after seeing a flight attendant friend with it, while an Air Force pilot claimed the backpack can withstand “harsh travel conditions” including being stuffed in the back of buses and thrown under piles of other bags. 

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Upright 2 Carry-on Luggage

Amazon shoppers praise the lightweight feel and long-lasting build of this carry-on, with one happy shopper owning their previous bag for more than 20 years. You can choose from two sizes and 11 colors, including bold shades like bright blue, light pink, and lavender, to make spotting your bag easy. 

Amazon Basics Hardside Checked Luggage

Amazon’s checked luggage comes with a sleek design that shoppers say looks identical to a high-end brand, but costs a fraction of the price. Additionally, it comes with four double-spinner wheels that a flight attendant praised, saying, “My arms and back feel absolutely zero stress. It feels like it’s floating.” They noted that “it still feels weightless” even with a smaller bag on top.

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Carry-on Weekender

Carry-on-only travelers will appreciate the spacious build of this weekender bag that includes a separate pocket for storing shoes. Plus, one shopper was able to fit two medium-sized packing cubes filled with five tops, a dress, a jacket, three pairs of capris, and a pair of pants as well as a laptop, Kindle, iPad, and four spiral notebooks in the main compartment and “still had room to spare.”

SwissGear 8018 Hardside Luggage Set

Right now, you can score this set of SwissGear luggage on sale for less than $300, and it’s not often the travel gear goes on sale. It comes with three suitcases, including a carry-on, one medium suitcase, and a large suitcase. Each has an expandable design, offering an additional two inches of space for souvenirs that are much larger than refrigerator magnets. 

Travelpro Maxlite Air Hardside Carry-on

One Amazon shopper  couldn’t help but call this luggage the “best carry-on that I have ever purchased in my life.” They loved that even when full, it’s still lightweight enough to fit over their head, and that it’s durable. Made from a light polycarbonate material, it can withstand scratches and bumps of all kinds — the cobblestone streets of France don’t stand a chance against this bag.

Samsonite Freeform Hardside Carry-On

This carry-on continues to be the best overall piece of luggage we’ve tested, and the Amazon reviews further back up our claims. It’s built with a TSA-approved lock to keep your belongings secure, and can fit a week’s worth of clothes and still fit in the overhead compartment, according to a traveler who took 53 flights in 2024.

Travelpro Tourlite Softside Underseat Carry-on

This underseat carry-on is a flight attendant’s favorite for its lightweight feel and ability to fit everything they need. One Amazon shopper even pointed out how well it navigates across a variety of terrains. After a seven-week trip abroad, the carry-on was able to withstand rolling through airports, on stairs, onto subways, a ferry, and across rough pavement. It also helps that the bag comes with water and stain-resistant materials to keep it looking new.

SwissGear 7895 Rolling Garment Bag

Whether you’re going on a business trip that requires formal attire or a destination wedding, this SwissGear bag can help keep your clothes wrinkle free. The bag comes with notable features like a full garment bag with hooks to hang your dress or suit, in addition to four compartments to store all your essentials. It’s no wonder SwissGear is a pilot-loved brand,

Matein Travel Laptop Backpack

More than 10,000 of these travel backpacks have been purchased this month — and we understand why. The design comes with numerous pockets for storing all of your travel essentials, and it has a built-in USB port on the side so you can juice up your phone on the go. One pilot considers it his “go-to” bag and was able to fit a 15-inch laptop, a charger, an Xbox controller, a mouse and pad, an 11- inch iPad, plus two headset cases, and a small lunch box.

Coolife Underseat Carry-on

This underseat carry-on lets you avoid having to check your bag, even on those small airplanes.  According to a flight attendant, it fits right under the seat like a personal item. The inside can fit enough clothes for a weekend trip and even has a pocket to slip your laptop inside.

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