Originally Posted by
Robert A. Zeichner
I'm not sure I would agree with this extreme an approach completely, but the carry-on situation has definitely gotten out of control. I think many passengers are attempting to avoid checked luggage fees by bringing the contents of their house on board in bloated rolling bags that are bursting at the seams. These bags are not really being scrutinized by the gate crews and I seriously doubt if most of them would fit in the check box. I've been struggling to figure a way to take my 4x5 and essentials on board an up-coming flight and have had to resort to a padded canvas bag that I can cram under the seat in front of me because that is the only available space I can count on with certainty. I keep dreaming of a day when high speed rail travel will be commonplace in the US. I don't think I'll live that long. Until then, If I have the time to drive, I'll opt for that over flying, but there are just too many places I want to go to that can require air travel. It's just such a PITA.
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