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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Until we get rid of the crazy carryon wheeled suitcase epidemic, we will never be able to board the plane back to front. That was a relic from back when many more people checked bags and overhead space was not at a premium. [/quote]

People have learned that they can pack light and not risk airlines losing luggage and not have to wait for an hour by the carousel. Charging for bags created it, but now that people see how convenient it is, you'd have to actually incentives checked bags rather than just make it free again [/quote]

The incentive for checking bags is not having to drag your suitcase all over the airport or fight over overhead space.

The majority of travelers are not in enough of a hurry that waiting at baggage for 15-20 minutes is that big of a deal. You aren't a head of state or CEO.

Airports and airlines have gotten way better about lost luggage in recent years. Technology does a lot to address this. But you can also help avoid human error by just supervising them tagging your bag and making sure the destination and name on the bag are correct before checking it. Also getting to the airport on time and checking in on time. If you do all this the odds of your bag being lost are actually quite low.*

*Excepting certain budget airlines here -- I don't fly airlines like Spirit that cut tons of corners and screw over customers but I also don't care if people carry onto those planes because I will never be one. I don't care what Spirit passengers do.[/quote]

Not your call to make. I get to decide. And I’ve dealt with waits for my luggage WAY longer than “15-20 minutes” especially in locations like Florida which can have extensive lightning delays.[/quote]

DP.

You're going to wait one way or another.

Wait on the plane for everyone to stow their wheeled carryons (slows boarding/takeoff dramatically), then wait for the process to reverse on landing.

Or wait at the luggage carousel.

Me, I'd rather wait in the airport. Ban the effing carryons.[/quote]

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