I can't answer for that one, as I haven't used it for travelling on a plane. But I imagine you'd want something with more support for that purpose, like one of the packs with a stiff contoured foam insert. Especially if you put it in an overhead compartment, and other people are stuffing their bags in, around and on top of it. This bag isn't meant for that kind of abuse.Ah ok what about traveling with it on a plane?