Online retailer Amazon has slashed the price of TSA-compliant Away carry-on luggage by 20 percent as part of its Labor Day sale event.
The limited-time promotion brings rare discounts to popular hardside suitcases from Away alongside top-rated options from Amazon Basics, Bagsmart, Traveler's Choice, and Light Flight ahead of the upcoming autumn travel rush.
The Transportation Security Administration, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security created to safeguard national transportation systems, strictly monitors passenger carry-on items at airport security checkpoints. While individual commercial airlines set their own specific baggage allowances, major U.S. carriers including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines generally enforce a standard maximum carry-on dimension of 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches. Suitcases matching these measurements are designed to fit sideways or flat inside overhead stowage bins, helping passengers avoid unexpected checked baggage fees at the boarding gate.
Away, a direct-to-consumer travel lifestyle company founded in New York City in 2015, established its market presence around lightweight polycarbonate hardshell luggage featuring internal compression designs. Labor Day, observed across the United States on the first Monday of September, represents one of the major retail shopping periods of the year as major e-commerce platforms clear inventory before the high-volume holiday travel season.
Away hardside carry-on luggage deals
Featured prominently in the sale is Away's flagship 22-inch Lightweight Hardside Spinner Suitcase, marked down from $275 to $220 on Amazon. Frequently recommended by regular air travelers, the suitcase utilizes Away's patented interior compression system, which employs an integrated fabric press panel to condense packed clothes and maximize internal volume without forcing the exterior zippers.
For travelers who require slightly more storage capacity, Amazon has also reduced the price of the Away Bigger Carry-On Luggage 23-Inch Lightweight Hardside Suitcase from $295 to $236. Designed to comply with overhead bin dimensions on most major domestic and international airlines, this larger version retains the same lightweight hardshell construction and internal compression features of the standard model.
Budget-friendly airline approved alternatives
Among alternative options listed in the sale, the Amazon Basics 21-inch Hardside Carry-On Luggage is reduced from $61.07 to $55.89. The bestselling model has earned more than 62,000 five-star reviews from verified shoppers who highlight its durable, scratch-resistant protective shell. Equipped with four 360-degree multi-directional spinner wheels for smooth rolling through airport terminals, the bag also includes an expandable main compartment to accommodate extra souvenirs brought back from trips.
Targeting travelers who frequently overpack, the Bagsmart 22x14x9 Airline Approved Carry On Luggage has been discounted from $86.99 to $69.99. The scratch-resistant hardshell bag features hidden organizational pockets, an expandable storage layer, and integrated Transportation Security Administration approved combination locks that allow security personnel to inspect luggage without breaking the lock mechanism. Bagsmart supports all of its compliant luggage models with a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
Tech-integrated and expanded capacity models
Travelers looking to keep electronics powered during long airport layovers can select the Traveler's Choice Pagosa Hardshell Expandable Luggage, marked down from $109.99 to $98.99. The textured, scratch-proof hardshell case includes external USB and Type-C charging ports wired directly to a dedicated interior power bank pocket, enabling users to charge smartphones and devices on the move.
Rounding out the budget category, the Light Flight Expandable Carry-On Luggage is marked down from $69.99 to $55.99. Built to expand for several additional liters of storage while remaining within 22 by 14 by 9 inch airline size limits, the lightweight suitcase features a sturdy telescopic handle designed to remain stable and wobble-free even when balancing heavy tote bags or backpacks on top.
All of the discounted models feature modern travel conveniences, including 360-degree rotating wheels, durable hardshell exteriors, and expandable storage compartments designed to simplify travel as passengers prepare for upcoming fall journeys.
