Originally Posted by TravellingMan

What if we overwhelm the checkin baggage process? Since I am forced to checkin my bag, I have started packing more comfortably. Carrying a lot more stuff in case I need it. Like extra shoes, shirts etc. A bag that could have been efficiently packed within 20lbs is now close to 50lbs.

Why not all of us checkin the maximum allowed on each flight and give the airlines a wakeup call? Since there is nothing more than increased fuel costs (higher than labor cost for most airlines) that would get their attention.