I've never had a piece of soft luggage survive an air trip in good enough condition that I'd want to fly with it again. I've never owned really expensive soft luggage, but the experience doesn't really make me want to, either.
I would highly recommend 360° casters over fixed wheels. It is soooooooo much easier to push or pull a suitcase on casters - narrow spaces and changes of direction are no problem.
ETA: These are the ones we have. The frame of one got bent on one trip, but it still closes fine with a little finagling, and it doesn't seem to have weakened the sides or seams at all (so far, anyhow, and it's been years and many trips). They've been plenty durable not only for air travel but also for FedEx shipping.
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05-24-2012, 03:57 AM #1
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05-24-2012, 04:24 AM #2
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I prefer a hard case with wheels all the way around. I have one and I cruise through airports while my travel mates struggle.
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05-24-2012, 06:54 AM #3
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+1 on TravelPro. My uncle, who was a pilot before retiring, swears by it and it has been a very good piece of luggage, still going strong after almost 10 years.
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