The REAL real trick is this (both assume you’re ok with checking your carry on):
If you’ve got some time, check in with the front desk and ask if you can check your carry on for free. They’ll usually do it, especially if the flight is full (which is very common)
When you get to the gate, they almost always ask if anyone will voluntarily gate check their carry on. Just do it. Now, no more having to worry about finding an overhead bin, and also not having to pack around that carry on after you get off the plane
And potentially an hours wait while your bag sits outside in the rain at your destination while you could be on your way home/to the hotel?
I can’t imagine anyone actively wanting to volunteer for that unless they have a 3h transfer to another airline/mode of transport or something like that
The REAL real trick is this (both assume you’re ok with checking your carry on):
And potentially an hours wait while your bag sits outside in the rain at your destination while you could be on your way home/to the hotel?
I can’t imagine anyone actively wanting to volunteer for that unless they have a 3h transfer to another airline/mode of transport or something like that
I do this a lot, but I am ok with losing it all. I can imagine there are people who would have a much harder time if their belongings were lost.
The true solution to all of this is massive fines for lost luggage.