It's always important to check with your airline regarding their size and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage. While a 28-inch hardside luggage may fit in some overhead bins, it may only work in some areas due to varying size restrictions.

Yes, you can travel with 28-inch luggage, but it is almost strictly a checked bag. In 2026, most major airlines (like American, Delta, and United) have a standard limit for checked bags of 62 linear inches (length+width+depth). A typical 28-inch suitcase usually measures around 60–61 linear inches once you include the wheels and handles, placing it right at the limit. You must be careful not to overstuff it, as the larger size makes it very easy to exceed the standard 50 lb (23 kg) weight limit, which would trigger expensive "overweight" fees. It is far too large for any overhead bin, so do not attempt to bring it as a carry-on; if you do, it will be forcefully gate-checked, often for a higher fee than if you had checked it at the counter.