Originally Posted by
PilotBases
Fair point, I had an LW die on me while abroad. Managed to limp it home. This was the heavy bulky metal one. Since replaced with a plastic one with no regrets.
there is nothing worse than being that guy schlepping through the airport with a limp wheeled bag.
I once had a flight bag fall apart while wheeling through the airport. That’s awkward when your Jepps and manuals are falling out of your bag like Hansel and Gretel