Travelpro

Travelpro is a luggage company with a history closely connected to airline pilots and flight crews. The brand began with a pilot's invention in 1987, when the original Rollaboard suitcase was developed. Today, Travelpro makes rolling luggage, backpacks and other travel bags. Its products are used by aviation professionals and other travellers who regularly move through airports.

Luggage Invented by a Pilot

Travelpro began with a problem familiar to airline crews: carrying luggage through airports.

In 1987, a pilot developed a suitcase that could be pulled upright on two wheels using an extendable handle.

The design became known as the Original Rollaboard.

It provided a different way to move luggage without carrying the full weight by hand.

The idea was first developed around the needs of flight crews. It later became popular with passengers as well.

This connection to working pilots remains an important part of Travelpro's history.

The company continues to develop luggage for people who travel frequently.

Travelpro and Airline Crews

Travelpro has a strong connection with commercial aviation.

The company states that more than 220,000 aviation professionals around the world use its luggage.

Its products are also used by crews from more than ninety airlines.

Flight crews often travel repeatedly as part of their work, so their luggage must be suitable for frequent use.

Travelpro develops products with these working conditions in mind.

The company says its luggage features are tested by professionals who travel more than 300 days a year and cover over 310,000 miles annually.

This testing connects product development with people who regularly use luggage during travel.

Rolling Luggage Features

Travelpro makes luggage with several features intended to make movement through airports easier.

Its products include MagnaTrac self-aligning wheels and PowerScope Lite handles.

The company also uses anti-tip stabilisation technology.

These features are designed to help travellers move luggage with one hand.

A rolling suitcase allows the user to pull luggage through an airport without carrying it.

An extendable handle provides a grip at a suitable height, while the wheels support movement across the floor.

Travelpro continues to develop these features for people who use their luggage regularly.

Travel Bags and Backpacks

Travelpro makes more than rolling suitcases.

Its collection includes travel backpacks such as the Crew Executive Choice 3 Large Travel Backpack and Crew Executive Choice 3 Slim Laptop Backpack.

The company also offers luggage designed to fit beneath many airline seats.

Travelpro provides product comparisons, warranty information and replacement parts support.

Its luggage products are covered by applicable limited warranties.

The brand also offers different luggage sets and travel accessories.

For pilots and aviation fans, Travelpro has a direct connection to airline crew life. Its history began with a pilot solving a practical travel problem, and its luggage continues to serve aviation professionals who spend much of their working lives travelling.