I am changing my review for this product. I sent it to my sister who was due travel ina few days. She just told me what had happened. The luggage was super heavy. International travels get 50 pounds total. This suitcase itself is like 8 kgs (17 pounds). I thought samsonite was a good brand. I paid freaking $99 for this suitcase. I am super disappointed. I have to talk with amazon to work things out to return this bag.