Originally Posted by
Kgmm77
There are lots of options, one bag max, reduce the size, give preference to elites etc. but as someone said on the BA forum last week, the core problem is that aircraft, regardless of size, aren't designed for every person to bring on a roller and another bag. In many cases, they can hold only half that.
Actually, the core problem is that the airlines can't/won't provide a reasonable amount of assurance as to the delivery and security of checked baggage. If I thought I could safely check my luggage without undue risk of theft, damage, or loss; I'd have less reason to carry on.