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Does Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Medium fit American Airlines?

This page compares the bag dimensions we have against one published airline rule, renders the fit to scale, and keeps the caveats visible.

Personal item

Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Medium

Risky

Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Medium is over the published personal-item dimensions, but the soft construction may make it a borderline option if lightly packed. Treat this as a fee-risk result.

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Bag vs airline rule

Tight fit

Tight fit. Largest overage: 0.2 in.

Height

Over by 0.2 in

Bag 17.9 in / Rule 17.7 in

Width

Spare room +1 in

Bag 12.8 in / Rule 13.8 in

Depth

Spare room +0.6 in

Bag 7.3 in / Rule 7.9 in

warning: This result uses medium-confidence source data.
warning: This bag is treated as a borderline soft-sided fit. Packed bags can bulge.

Bag: 17.9 x 12.8 x 7.3 in
Rule: 17.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 in
Risk: 48/100
Confidence: medium

Margins: length -0.2 in, width 1 in, depth 0.6 in.

Main issue: length by 0.2 in.

Bag data

Audited dimensions

Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
Dimension confidence: high
Primary source: manufacturer

Airline rule data

Source-linked rule

Last reviewed: 2026-05-29
Rule confidence: medium
Airline rule: Airline baggage page

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