Originally Posted by
loops
It SEEMS that there ought to be better options. Forcing people to check luggage when they are otherwise prepared to fly with carry-on only, especially with new checked luggage fees, does not seem to be a good option. Is there an option other than seizure? Does the passenger have an option to mail personal property from the airport? Could there perhaps be an option to have certain items (tools, etc...) that are deemed a potential hazard in-flight locked up on-board and returned upon arrival? Yes, I know that would be yet another task for FA's to contend with, but happy passengers make for better work environments
Might be a good PR move for the airlines, eh?
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There are things that are "gate checked" on arrival at the check in gate such as baby strollers and are brought up the jetway to the passenger on arrival. Usually items for childrens care are treated this way and you do not have to go to baggage claim to retrieve them.