Actually I believe this would make TSA's job easier in fact. Carry-on screening is one of the bottlenecks in any airport currently. It is far easier, cheaper & faster to screen checked luggage than it is to try & rush through the carry-on screening while someone stands there.

We have seen recent developments in TSA approved laptop carriers where they can go thru the X-ray machine without having to be removed. I think developing TSA approved carry-on bags is the next logical step. (Remember we all adopted to the 1-2-3 liquid carryon issue) It will speed up screening at the checkpoint. Airlines can develop better overhead storage systems and we can all maybe quit fighting the Overhead Bin Full issues and others that have become major flash points.

With all that said. I also think airlines need to be held to higher standards as far as checked luggage goes. They need to assume more liability as far as lost luggage, damaged luggage and such. Also there needs to be minimum & maximum times as far as how long they have to get the luggage out to the baggage carousel. They have 30min cutoff times for us to check in. They should be held to something like ALL LUGGAGE will be inside on the carousel within 30 mins of the Planes door opening. I know the cargo doors are open & the rampers are working on baggage before the 1st passenger steps off that plane. If I knew that all bags would be on the carousel within 30mins, I could get off the plane without feeling rushed. Stop for a Potty Break, get a soda or even maybe check on my rent-car before getting my bags. Overall hopefully a less stressful time.