Most advice I have read online, or from pilots I have talked to in person, says 22". That being said, a LW 22" is 14X9", and the 26" is 14X8".
The OH bins allow for 52.5X14X9" bags. YMMV
Here's a thread that mentions traveling with 26" bags, and some brands. May help you decide:
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ha...ks-vs-pnt.html
Originally Posted by
tmckeon79
Can anyone tell me which roller bags fit best in the airplane? The handout I received said to get either 22'' or 26'' as long as it was not the "expandable bag". I would like to get a Luggage Works 26'' but I just want to make sure it will fit in the overhead.
Also, can anyone recommend which flight case works the best? I found several listing 8.5 - 9.0'' wide but the handout talks about ones with a pocket on the side have touble fitting. And almost all of them have a pocket on the side. Any info would be appreciated.