Originally Posted by
studentff
IMO it's chaos either way:
In addition to other problems, I find it unconscionable that airlines are allowed to charge for checked bags when TSA bans harmless items needed for everyday life from carryon, such as cosmetics, toiletries, etc. At a minimum, the airlines should be required to allow every pax to check for free a single bag up to 10 lb or so to deal with the (idiotic) liquid ban.
I go away for weeks and don't check bags. Cosmetics are almost never a problem, because they come in small enough sizes anyway, and toiletries can usually be found mini-sized. If you have some favorite that you absolutely can't live without, repack it in a mini-bottle. Really not that hard. If you have that much of a problem with it, then just pay the $15. But don't say it can't be done.