You may want to keep in mind how heavy the luggage is when empty to avoid extra baggage fees. I fly Spirit Airlines frequently. Checked baggage weight was recently changed on the airline from 50 lbs. to 40 lbs. Anything over 40 lbs. will be an additional fee. So, when I needed to replace my old luggage, I bought a piece of Samsonite lightweight luggage at TJ Maxx. Who knows, other airlines may get the same idea and change the weight of checked baggage, too.