Tough. Tested.
Traveller-Approved.
Before any suitcase earns the Fly First badge, it has to pass a series of brutal stress tests, drops, tumbles, pressure, and endurance runs — all so your luggage doesn’t quit mid-journey.
The Check-In Large is tested with 22.7 kg
The Check-In Medium is tested with 18.1 kg
And the Carry-On is tested with 13.6 kg
How We Test Every Case
Before production begins, every Fly First design goes through international-standard testing at QIMA and STC-certified labs. Each case, from carry-on to large, is subjected to:
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Running Test 16 km endurance run
Each suitcase is loaded to 23kg (50 lbs) and rolled continuously for 16 kilometres at 4 km/h — half on two wheels, half on four — to simulate years of airport floors, sidewalks, and cobblestones.
Why it matters:
If it can handle 16 km fully loaded in a lab, it can handle a lifetime of travel.
Handle Pull Test — 300 to 500 lifts
Both the main and side handles are repeatedly lifted 300–500 times under a 23kg load to ensure they won’t loosen, crack, or warp over time.
Why it matters:
You’ll lift your suitcase thousands of times — it should feel solid every single time.
Tumble Test — 20 rotations of rough handling
After resting at room temperature, each suitcase is placed into a rotating drum for 20 full cycles while loaded, simulating harsh handling and repeated impacts.
Why it matters:
Travel isn’t gentle — your luggage should still look like it just left the showroom.
Drop Test — 900 mm impact sequence
Each suitcase is loaded to 23kg and dropped from 900 mm on every side — top, bottom, main handle, and side handle — replicating baggage belts and cargo handling.
Why it matters:
Even when your luggage takes a hit, what’s inside stays protected.
Trolley Handle Test — 300 to 500 extensions
The telescopic handle is extended and retracted 300 times under load, ensuring smooth glide, perfect alignment, and zero wobble.
Why it matters:
The handle you rely on every step of your journey should never fail.
