Trust me, I get it. You don’t want to pay baggage fees or wait for your luggage. However, people who are bringing multiple bags onboard that are the size of a not-so-small child need a reality check. That’s not a carry-on!
And the airlines need to start charging for carry-on bags, for two reasons: this will speed up times in TSA lines and create revenue for the airlines.
Some questions to ask yourself when selecting carry-on luggage:
- Can you lift it when packed? (For that matter, can you lift it unpacked?)
- If it falls over, will it hurt someone?
- Can you put it in the overhead by yourself?
If you answered ‘no’ to any of the above questions, it’s not a carry on. Keep in mind when you check your luggage, reward airlines such as JetBlue and Southwest, offer checked bags for free. So give them your business whenever possible!
Bottom line – While respect for the public is at a low, be different. Think about those around you and reconsider your carry-on bag.
Airlines should find a solution to avoid people going through TSA with huge volumes that they call carry-ons. Many passengers take advantage and bring these monstrosities on board knowing they will not fit on overhead bins and they will then be offered to check them in for free. It delays the flight and makes everyone mad.
So if you advise not paying baggage fees, why are you calling for charging for carry-ons?
Amen to the carry-on test. It always is a pain to see someone lug on a huge bag or two that they can’t get down the aisle and then could never lift into the overhead. It’s not to be mean but if you can’t handle it then check it. Save us all a lot of trouble.
Does JetBlue still offer free bags? Have t flown them in awhile but thought they did away with it…