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In reply to the discussion: $25 for Overhead Bins? [View all]MillennialDem
(2,367 posts)44. I check my bag and bring my laptop backpack only on the plane (with laptop of course, I'm
not going to check that!).
It easily fits in the overhead, much smaller than the huge rolling suitcases that people try to cram in.
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They don't care about sizes of bags....they care about wringing more cash out of us...
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2014
#10
Not buying it....putting it on everyone's ticket would make them have to compete on THAT price point
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2014
#22
It's been my experience that most airlines only allow you to carry-on two items
penultimate
May 2014
#67
Physically impossible for me to put anything under the seat in front of me. I'm 6'2"
MillennialDem
May 2014
#43
Shorties don't get it. Had a flight attendent tell me to put my laptop bag under the seat in
MillennialDem
May 2014
#49
a lot of guys round up. im a woman and 6'2 barefoot. smaller feet than you but longer inseam i bet
MillennialDem
May 2014
#72
The passengers ability to get the bag up there has nothing to to do with it
liberal N proud
Apr 2014
#32
I check my bag and bring my laptop backpack only on the plane (with laptop of course, I'm
MillennialDem
May 2014
#44
How about a laptop backpack? I'm not checking that. Maybe even just eliminate rolling
MillennialDem
May 2014
#45
That's reasonable enough - actually a better compromise than overhead free/$25 checked.
sir pball
May 2014
#69
Agree, in that republican have exploited it... but Carter signed it into law in 1978
October
May 2014
#83
I've noticed passengers bringing steamer trunks on board to avoid paying checked-luggage fees
KansDem
May 2014
#58
Airlines blame the passengers for the large bags when they don't enforce the size limitations
liberal N proud
May 2014
#60
NO. I must recline my seat; sitting straight upright for prolonged periods causes me back pain.
northoftheborder
May 2014
#76
Where do you put your coat? Around here in winter, you bundle up until on the plane.
Shrike47
May 2014
#78