Originally Posted by
HDQDD
Not true. Take it from someone who worked on the ramp and in cargo: The only cargo that would trump bags would be must-ride AOG/AOM or some type of other emergency cargo.
I don't doubt that cargo may not make a lot of money for an airline but removing it has more cost that removing luggage. Airlines demonstrate this day after day as they leave bags behind in favor of other things. Whether the cost is delayed cargo compensation to the shipper, crew timeout, flight delay, or something else the cost is there and it outweighs the cost of removing luggage.