But what about the design? Well, there are currently three colours to choose from, all of which lean on the more neutral side, but we’d personally suggest opting for black. It’s sleek and timeless, but it also won’t show any wear and tear from being knocked around under the seat in front of you (we don’t want to know what else has been down there).
2. Best underseat suitcase for a Wizz Air flight:
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H40 x W30 x D20cm.
- Airlines suitable for: Wizz Air, Vueling.
- Weight: 1.5kg.
- Capacity: 33 litres.
- Colours available: 13.
Why we love it: Although Wizz Air are famous for their affordable flights, they also happen to have the most restrictive requirements for an underseat cabin bag. But thankfully, this Cabin Max hard shell case is the ideal fit — fitting perfectly in their free luggage sizer. Best of all, from lavender and pretty pastel pink, to vibrant mint green and racing car red, it comes in a seemingly endless range of cute colours.
Inside, you’ll find handy packing straps, a zipped divider, and a zipped mesh pocket that’s ideal for chargers, travel accessories, and that all-important pair of hair straighteners. And with thirty-three litres of capacity to play with, reviewers say that there’s ample packing space to suit a three or four day trip. And thanks to its durable yet lightweight ABS material case, it’s certainly capable of withstanding a few bumps along the way.
3. Best underseat duffle bag:
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H40 x W20 x D25cm.
- Airlines suitable for: Ryanair, easyJet.
- Weight: 300g.
- Capacity: 20 litres.
- Colours available: 2.
Why we love it: The Ryanair personal item requirements are annoyingly specific — but this Samsonite bag has been made to perfectly meet them. So, while it’s got a slightly more stocky silhouette than your typical duffle, just know that you’ll be making use of every possible spare centimetre of space under the airplane seat.
On the outside, there’s both a front and side pocket for anything you’ll need to quickly access — and inside, there’s a spacious main compartment, and a separate laundry and shoe bag. And when it comes to carrying it, you’ve got the choice of either the two short handles, or the handy adjustable shoulder strap.
4. Best underseat carry on suitcase overall:
Specifications:
- Dimensions: H45 x W35 x D20cm.
- Airlines suitable for: easyJet.
- Weight: 2.2kg.
- Capacity: 30 litres.
- Colours available: 3.
Why we love it: The perfect miniature case for your next easyJet flight, there’s a lot to love about this brilliant underseat suitcase by Antler. Most importantly, it’s got an impressively large capacity — so you definitely wont need to stress about fitting in everything you require for a weekend away.
