Originally Posted by
donnde
I would gladly take my side of the bet in that it would have little effect until they get the delivery performance under control. The concept of baggage fees is a very recent event, just within the last 3-4 years. This problem long pre-dated these fees, so won't go away even if they do. Until the airlines turn an inconvenience into a convenience, "free" is just a marginal incentive to some.
And WN still has free checked bags, and they still have the crowded overhead bin issues, and they still often have to gate check items. I agree with the idea that the current rules should be enforced. There are far too many people (both leisure and business travellers) who seem to think that the carry on rules don't apply to them.
However, I also think that there should be a size check as part of security process. If you carry on bag doesn't fit in the size guide at security then you asked to check the bag. And I also think that there need to be size guidelines about the personal item. I think providing specific dimensions for the personal item (like they do with the carryon item) and then enforcing those dimensions would help significantly. Because I've seen plenty of people carry huge purses or bring on a bag as a personal item that can not really be put in the seat in front of them.