Originally Posted by
MCI2OMA2ATL
The biggest and best solution to this problem is to STOP CHARGING NON FFs FOR THE FIRST BAG TO BE CHECKED.
After the implementation of the "no liquid rule" the overhead space was always wide open. There was plenty of space because a big percentage of people didn't want to mess with ziplocks and such. When the airlines started charging the masses for checking bags all of a sudden the bins filled back up again. Make the cases free to check and then most won't be up in the overhead bin to start with.
I'm all for this. I am no longer a frequent flyer so I don't have the privileges I used to have. I HATE carting my suitcase around and would prefer to check it. My $30 can be better spent elsewhere, so now my bag is in the overhead taking up space. When it was free, I never, ever put anything in the overhead--just put a purse and backpack under the seat in front of me.