If your current suitcase has one wheel that won't spin and a zip that gives you anxiety, this might be the moment to upgrade. Away's Bigger Carry-On — the bag a Condé Nast Traveller UK editor has used since 2016 and still recommends to friends and family — is currently 15 per cent off in the autumn 2026 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, down from £348 to £295 in every colour.
The Bigger Carry-On has been a quiet favourite among frequent flyers since the brand launched with its then-novel built-in phone charger. The writer behind the recommendation has owned two versions (a dusty blue, later swapped for a tan) and has tested plenty of rival bags in the course of the job, but keeps returning to this one. The main draw is capacity: it holds more than any other carry-on she's tried, which matters if you're the type who packs 'just in case' outfits for a long weekend.
The design helps with organisation too. The clamshell opens into two even sides — one for clothes, one for shoes and toiletries — with a divider pocket in the middle for hats, slim purses and other small bits. Durability gets a good report card as well: no breakages over nearly a decade of use, and scuffs on the hard shell come off with a Magic Eraser and a bit of scrubbing.
The sale isn't limited to one bag. Away's other popular pieces are discounted too, with the deeper savings on larger items. The Large hard-shell checked suitcase is £50 off, the Overnight Bag is £32 off, and the Featherlight weekender is down by £24. If the Bigger Carry-On sounds like too much bag, the standard hard-shell carry-on is also 15 per cent off, saving you £39.
Why does this matter for travellers? Carry-on luggage is one of those purchases where the price-quality gap is real — a cheap bag can cost you at the gate with a forced check, or fall apart mid-trip. Away sits in the mid-premium tier, so a 15 per cent discount takes some of the sting out of the price tag. It's worth noting the deal runs only during Prime Big Deal Days, so you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to get it, and discounts like this on the brand are rare outside major sale events.
If you're shopping, think about how you actually travel. The Bigger Carry-On suits over-packers and anyone flying airlines with generous cabin limits; the standard carry-on is safer for budget carriers with strict sizers; and if you're kitting out for a longer trip, pairing a carry-on with the discounted Large checked bag covers most scenarios. One practical tip: measure your usual airline's cabin allowance before choosing between the two sizes — the Bigger version earns its name.
