Best Carry-On Luggage 2026: We Tested 10 Bags on 30 Flights
Why 2026 Is the Year to Rethink Your Carry-On Airlines got stricter. In the last 24 months, United, Delta, American, and most Asian carriers have tightened both sizer enforcement and weight limits on international routes. What used to pass as a carry-on in 2023 is now increasingly getting gate-checked. At the same time, the direct-to-consumer luggage brands (Away, Monos, July) have massively improved, while legacy names (Briggs & Riley, Travelpro, Tumi) keep quietly dominating durability tests. ...