Airlines crackdown on what passengers can carry on flights

Passengers are often allowed a carry-on a bag and personal item for their flights, but airlines are looking to clarify and enforce their rules for what people can bring with them on board. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
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[@onocoffee]

It's the airlines that caused this problem. They started charging extra for checked baggage and everyone starting bringing everything into the cabin.

[@stirfryjedi]

Fair point, but when I last flew, there was a lot of overhead storage filled with items that could have been put under-seat.

[@ReneeDeane]

there isnt enough room under the seats anymore. I had to put the personal item there and I couldn't even put my feet there. I had to put them in the aisle until someone walked past. I got off with a cramp in my legs, that I never felt before. It lasted a few days. It was hard to walk. @@stirfryjedi

[@user-uz5ko8sv2f]

Odd you say that.. because the main story was about Southwest who allows two free check in bags… anyway…

[@roachtoasties]

@@user-uz5ko8sv2f The bean counters at Southwest will eventually stop that, and then advertise their new bag fees as "an added feature for you convenience."

[@darienford860]

They only charged me extra if it weighed more than 50lbs this is extreme. I was always told to keep my laptop in my backpack and carry it on the plane. Now they want to consider that another carry on item

[@chibakutensei8799]

If only airlines were this strict with inspections of their airplanes

[@benperrotte6946]

Yeah, for real.

[@Weirdcat90]

They're going to have to be after these recent incidents, and the price for paying a skilled mechanic a living wage to do this is going to be passed onto the consumer.

[@stevenrussell5340]

That is why I refuse to fly. Been on dozens of plane trips in the past, but not anymore. Gravity of the situation happens as they say. Or in other words, "Good to the last drop".

[@bup4523]

OHHHHHH !!!!!!! TOP COMMENT HERE !!!!!!

[@uberlpn]

exactly!!!

[@GazelleMonet]

What’s super annoying is paying 70 bucks for checked bags, then getting to the gate and they’re checking bags for free because there’s no overheard bin space. They’ve been doing this for years.

[@lutomson3496]

you check them at the gate for free yes you are correct guess idiots dont know this even if you bring an oversize bag...

[@Tiggaknock]

At the gate you check carry on bags that they told you that you could bring. Not those huge bags people are supposed to check which you are referring to. The reason there is never overhead space is because you’ve got Susan and Bruce with 6 bags between them, Purse, briefcase, duffle bags, backpacks and carryon rollers. No one stops them at the gate then those in Zone 3 are forced to check the 1 bag they were told they could bring with their personal item.

[@MEdGrant]

guess what the airlines will be charging for next?

[@rei__tv]

If you have a small carry-on sized bag they can check it in for free (if you get lucky and there's no bin space), but definitely not large ones, those will never be free.

[@a.e.7988]

​@@MEdGrantyou can stay home😮

[@TonyNoCeilings]

What they need to check under the microscope is building the airplanes correctly and not worry about my neck pillow.

[@anuragchakraborty8766]

Boeing: "Is there a problem?"

[@bowler7922]

Airlines don't build the planes tho

[@chibakutensei8799]

This bs started when the government handed over oversight duties to the manufacturers themselves. Its like handing over guard duties to prisoners inna prison or letting police investigate themselves. They will always pass inspection with flying colors on paper

[@sidewinder3422]

​@@bowler7922Hey maybe they should start doing that. 😂

[@M3Vader]

Neck pillows were not on the list

[@ingeborgomahony5744]

People are talking about checked baggage fees - what about LOST checked baggage? That's actually my biggest problem.

[@Mayabeckford]

No that’s exactly why I won’t check my bags, clothes aren’t cheap anymore to just replace when they loose everything

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

and wheelchairs, we have no choice, they won't give up two seats to fit a wheelchair in the cabin like for overweight folks. and almost every single time i have flown (dozens, international) there has been damage when i get it back, from scrapes and broken cosmetic parts to missing batteries or otherwise being unusable. all different airports / countries / airlines.

[@millennialaviation]

Facts

[@missraeray]

I’ll never forget when I saw a special where they sell the lost bags and there are small thrift shops that sell those belongings 🤬

[@kingpanda2k]

@@colorbugoriginals4457alright Einstein so what’s your solution

[@Maya-vs7mv]

There is only so much room in the overhead bin. I honestly hope that at some point, they separate the bins into 3 compartments, which would be assigned to a seat #. That way passengers will have no choice but to rethink their ridiculous amounts of carry-on stuff.

[@jacobshirley3457]

People will complain about that, too.

[@RajDeelish]

That's a pretty good idea.

[@Real-comment-unreal-name]

Would love for that to be implemented as some folks hoard extra space in others rows

[@thewaywardwind548]

Excellent suggestion,

[@poohbear4961]

This is for people who are seated in the last row but put their bags in the compartment closer to the door knowing they are taking the space of someone sitting near that spot.

[@kaluca]

We're being nickled and dimed by the entire economy at this point.

[@scottstempmail9045]

Some times the only way to win is not to play.

[@tomdavis8757]

Well then don’t travel. Actually tourism has become quite a rip off anyways Cheers

[@larrybruce4856]

@@tomdavis8757 What's funny is those that complain about paying a few bucks extra for a checked bag still will spend $12 to $15 for a mixed drink or two on that airline. It's all about what are your priorities.

[@tjr4459]

If they weren’t charging so much for checked baggage we wouldn’t have these types of problems. This was never an issue before the airlines started charging for checked baggage.

[@LKMNOP]

It most certainly was a problem. It's just that with the internet now we're hearing about it. I remember back in the old days and we're talking to '60s and '70s where people were trying to bring on their entire wardrobe. There used to be some good fights then but we didn't have cell phones to crash it on video.

[@RajDeelish]

Are you living in the 80s?

[@mrbear1302]

Southwest doesn't charge for bags, so why are they having the same problems?

[@Wilem35]

Checked bags have never been free.

[@pacmanc8103]

@@Wilem35Of course checked bags were free in economy - just as they are today for first class passengers.

[@OGJtJ]

It's never enough for these corporations. NEVER EVER, EVER ENOUGH.

[@peytonlutz1]

You'll own nothing and be happy You'll own nothing and won't need to pay the carry on fee or checked bag fee because items just can't be afforded But you will need to pay the volume displacement fee of your person or persons boarding the plane. Investors will always force publicly traded companies to find new revenue streams...

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Absolutely gross behavior.

[@itwasaliens]

Well yeah. They're capitalists. Capitalism requires infinite growth because somehow it is *always* bad if your profits are not growing.

[@RudieObias]

Personally, I LOVE taking flights with local mom and pop airlines! 😅

[@daleviker5884]

Stop whining and go start your own airline then. You can let everyone on for free if you want.

[@joebob227]

Does anyone else remember when 2 checked bags used to be free and the "temporary" baggage fee slowly became permanent?

[@RajDeelish]

Are you living in the 80s?

[@Wilem35]

No, everyone paid for checked bags whether you had them or not.

[@kailynn4483]

I still have 2 checked suitcases for free in economy for oversea flights. Maybe people are choosing the wrong airlines.

[@alicegauteng2358]

​@@kailynn4483We are not talking about overseas. They charge for domestic

[@claudiademers3105]

Yes, I remember, and it wasn't the 80's

[@stanleyolszewski7701]

I think the airlines have it backwards. They should charge the people with carry on luggage and it should be free to check your bags. People are abusing the carry on and it also delays boarding.

[@JuanWayTrips]

This is such an American issue too. Whenever I've flown in Europe or South America, carry-on bags are never a problem and there is no drama (and they charge for checked bags too). Us Americans just want to bring everything with us for a weekend trip to Florida.

[@mia1shooter]

Lol "abusing", sftu

[@millennialaviation]

@@mia1shooterExactly. How is a person “defending” an airline? Lol

[@PN_48]

@@millennialaviationBecause American passengers are whingy and entitled?

[@pete5668]

YES! Preach it, brother!

[@luvmyshihtzus7327]

I see people wearing a backpack, carrying a tote bag, a pillow/blanket and pulling a piece of carryon luggage. Then when you are looking for space overhead all their stuff is taking up a storage bin. It IS infuriating, especially for the later groups boarding. They are going to charge the fee somehow…either by checked bags or raising the cost of flights….

[@PragueImport]

Totally agree! In addition, they never bother to take their backpacks off, so there are a few casualties among those sitting in aisle seats.

[@becca53444]

If you carry all that stuff, it should be tucked under your seat with you. Only your suitcase goes in the overhead. Nothing else.

[@juliefranks4265]

THIS ⬆️ The chunky scarf, full length sweater, backpack, puffy coat, neck pillow, iPad, purse, …….. and their 2 carryons.

[@LKMNOP]

And I hate people who put their coats in the overhead. Just wear them or lay it on your seat and sit on it. I've seen people put 10 gallon cowboy hats in the overhead. No I'm not joking. If you can wear that stupid thing in an airport you can wear it on the flight or keep it in your lap.

[@CancerCleric]

Too many entitled Karens here in the US. They need a wake up call.

[@joelwright4317]

Two reasons I try to avoid checking a bag is 1) a history of my checked luggage not making it to my destination at the same time as me, and 2) the ridiculous wait time at my home airport’s baggage carrousel. 30+ minute waits are not uncommon. Therefore I pack as light as I can and do carry on.

[@gemmster14]

Is your home airport in Memphis? This notorious airport thinks nothing of having you wait an hour before your luggage hits the conveyer & carousel.

[@webguy943]

Ur baggage should be stored on the same plane ur on. Not different. So either ur luggage did not make it to ur plane or someone stole it when it got dropped off ur destination

[@gemmster14]

@@webguy943 what happens is your bag goes from Atlanta direct to Paris. Meanwhile, you go from Atlanta to Amsterdam to Lyon, and then your bag makes another trek from Paris to Lyon. I've seen this happen. Bags and passengers can be separated intentionally depending on these types of factors.

[@alfredofernandez8036]

Mia wait time for checked is 45 minutes to an hour

[@erikh9991]

Lucky. My wife and child always bring their scuba equipment so there is no packing light. What makes me made is I pay for business class and most of the time our bags are the last to come out.

[@MsCollegestudent2010]

I work for an airline as a gate agent. I blame the person who is scanning the boarding passes.. I’ve seen it too many time where passengers are let through the door with more than a personal item and a carry on luggage that fits in the overhead.. Airlines have to follow FAA regulations and having more than two carry items is going against it. So it’s not the passengers fault it’s strictly on the airline. Inforce the rules like you inforce those fees.

[@narfer]

Was on a United flight today. What the airlines need to do is crack down on the size of the bag. Full size suitcases aren't carry ons.

[@elise85391]

If by full size suitcase you mean a carry-on sized suitcase, then yes, they literally are

[@zachthorp6131]

New fees to be announced in 2024: Tooth brush fee, cell phone fee, and multiple body limb fee.

[@sullfolife]

and Fee fee!

[@jalen-p]

Also, the walking in the airport fee.

[@marlisjacobi1483]

breathing oxygen fee

[@RajDeelish]

@@jalen-p That already exists. Look are your ticket.

[@bobwilson9820]

then there's the limit on pocket change

[@LeMErin21]

I just experienced this two days ago on a Southwest flight. A woman had a huge backpack, plus an enormous reusable shopping bag stuffed to overflowing (including multiple smaller bags stuffed into it). Not to mention two jackets and a big hat. The gate agent told her neither bag would be able to fit under a seat, and one bag was too big to go in the overhead bin. She suggested rearranging and checking a bag. The woman asked how much it cost to check a bag and was told “it’s free.” I don’t like checking bags for fear of them getting lost, but people are really getting ridiculous with their entitlement. The rules still apply to you. You are not special.

[@companymen42]

Does the fee include having a door that doesn’t fall off?

[@dixonpinfold2582]

No, there's a fee for sitting near a door that might fall off. They refund it if the door stays in place, or if it pops off but you catch it before it's gone.

[@patricial.6758]

​@@dixonpinfold2582😂😂😂

[@TeresaColorado-cy1cg]

Do your homework before commenting. The airlines don’t build the planes, they purchase them, like you buy a refrigerator. If the car you bought suddenly loses the the wheel assembly, is that your fault or the manufacturer?

[@dixonpinfold2582]

​@@TeresaColorado-cy1cg Unless the car has never been in the shop, it might be the fault of your mechanic. Never thought of that, did you? Do your homework.

[@MsMorganGirls]

Sorry, there's an extra fee for that!

[@occultbass]

For the price of flights in the US, every flight should have at least 1 free checked bag, and 1 free carryon, plus 1 free personal item. These corporations make so much money off us, and they just keep raising prices, while also adding more and more fees.

[@TheGardenMG]

what's stopping you from driving? oh right, it would likely cost more, so stop complaining. You bought a ticket for passenger not a cargo shipment.

[@PalmBeachDog]

Then stay home. Or pack less.

[@adamyoung9132]

You have the freedom of choice. If that is your priority, then fly Southwest.

[@aurelie8220]

So many shills in here who love being robbed by big corporations… 🙄 Don’t forget, your tax dollars just bailed out airlines a few years ago. And not everyone can drive where airlines go. But keep drinking the koolaid because CEO’s and shareholders need more yachts.

[@TheGardenMG]

@phillydisco you just proved my point.

[@johnborges5938]

Allow passengers with no carry-ons in the overhead bins to deplane first on landing. Then watch as more passengers check or simply carry less to get off sooner.

[@davek1943]

like ur idea but might be a nightmare if they sit in window seats - climbing over others to get out. maybe if they were seated in the front rows?

[@cheeringuy100]

They need to crack down on inspections and maintenance!!!!!!

[@RajDeelish]

No they don't. The people that make the planes do, not the airlines. The problem was in the plane design and manufacturing, which is not the job of the airline.

[@Perich29]

shure here is the safety solution for the inspections and maintenance, don't fly at all, drive your own car, or take Amtrak or Cruise ship, problem solve its safe now.

[@danielebrparish4271]

No need. The pilot and 1st officer are the 1st to die in cases of plane crashes. I think that is plenty of incentive for them to inspect the plane before boarding and to carefully follow the check lists. The airline pays between $50 and 100 million for one airliner which gives them a big incentive to keep everything in perfect working order.

[@Synaw97]

CRAZY how airlines would rather crackdown on their customers rather than the LEGO airplanes they use

[@rogi827]

LEGO airplanes lol!!!

[@KA-md6je]

Airline response to Boeing after multiple planes fall apart or misfunction: Eh, guess you're good to go. 🤷‍♀👍 Airline response to passenger boarding a plane with pillow and blanket: Where do you think you're going? This is an outrage!

[@Llllltryytcc]

that got me 🤣 blud is flying a mighty blocks plane

[@noahzero9380]

Not Lego planes 😂😂😂

[@Apocalyptic_chick]

They’re charging more on their customers to fix the Boeings mistakes

[@caracoates4834]

No one wants to pay the bag fee so they carry on. I think the personal item is out of control. It is not usual to see people with duffle bags, hiking backpacks while using a roller board.

[@mrbear1302]

And don't forget their laptop bag, the bag from the no duty store, their lunch, their coffee etc.

[@TinyTurtleProductions]

@@mrbear1302 And a big juicy stinky sandwich from Subway that they proceed then to stuff themselves into the seat and proceed to stink the joint up. Flying has gotten to be uncomfortable. Como peseros voladores.

[@scottstempmail9045]

That's the problem with opening air travel to the poors.

[@bobbullethalf]

Over the years of flying I have figured out how not to pack so much stuff and use washers and dryers at my destination. You do not need 5 suitcases full of stuff that you will never wear.

[@generator6946]

There! Yes! This!

[@JoePCool14]

I agree. People need to try and pack less. I think this is a case where everyone is to blame. Airlines should not be charging to check a bag on full-priced tickets, and consumers should not be taking so much with them and expecting not to pay.

[@itwasaliens]

For real. All you need is your clothes. You can buy the little travel packs for toothpaste and toothbrush. My family for some reason has to basically pack the whole house for 1 week of travel. It's weird.

[@generator6946]

Consider using plastic shop bags. Sprouts sells these for a dime each! Get four and ‘double’ them for strength and reliability. Two weigh 1.84 ounces! Carry two or three sets of clothes in one and tech/toiletries/ meds in another. Get a window seat and watch $1000 designer bags get trashed by baggage handlers. Smile and Have a nice day!

[@maxrshelltrack7443]

One duffel bag that's it all you need.

[@seminarian97]

With doors and wheels coming off of aircraft left and right and at least one Boeing employee found unalive after whistleblowing, I can totally see why my carryon bag is the industry’s biggest concern. Gimme a break

[@BOOShawny]

When i took a flight in November. I had to put my carry on duffel and backpack on the floor of my seat. I had no foot space the entire time. Because people would also put their personal items in the overhead compartment. Your personal item should be on the floor in front of you. Not taking up space for actual luggage. Personal items aren’t necessary. If you’re not gonna put em on the floor. Don’t bring em

[@TheOnlySaneAmerican]

Stop being poor and book a better class.

[@Wilem35]

No, nothing should be on the floor.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I used to work as a ramper. I've seen people try to carry on things like small refrigerators, and then cop serious attitudes when told the item needs to be checked. I remember when flying used to be fun, instead of (in some cases) flying locked psych units.

[@Mrswaviator]

As a flight attendant, it makes something that should be something so simple, so tedious because people abuse it. People bring a roller bag and then a backpack or those large Ries bags I see so many female travelers with that simply CANNOT fit underneath the seat and it supposed to. So many people are entitled and think the rules don't apply to them and take a whole bin just for themselves.

[@elise85391]

Ries bags? Is that like some brand of giant purse or something?

[@bowei4237]

The two biggest reason why I always take a carry-on are 1-checked bags are always thrown around which means your items and your bag can get damaged and it’s more prone to theft. 2- checked bags adds to my wait time in the airport. I can walk out of the airport as soon as I land with a carry-on but I’d have to wait around 20mins if I checked my bags.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

You can even head straight to security, which is what I do, so I can get there 1 hr before the flight leaves with my boarding pass ready

[@tc_is_me]

I carry on my bags for the same reasons. A third benefit is not having to waste time checking a bag when I get to the airport. I can go straight to the security line.

[@becca53444]

The feeling of getting off your plane and knowing you can just leave and not wait for your bags is so incredible.

[@LKMNOP]

Oh no! You might have to wait 20 whole minutes! 😭😭😭

[@bowei4237]

@@LKMNOP Time is money, and standing at a baggage check in is a complete waste of time. I also fly frequently so time adds up.

[@outdoorcraz]

That was a bad representation of the cellist with their cello. I have friends who are cellists and they have to pay for an extra seat to bring their instrument on a plane.

[@bananascoaster1243]

To be fair, let's say the extra bag fee is $70 & the ticket is $70, am I allowed to book a seat for my bag?

[@lunayen]

​@@bananascoaster1243 It should be.

[@elise85391]

@@bananascoaster1243at this point no flight to anywhere good on a decent airline is $70 and better to buy the extra seat than potentially have your (probably quite nice cello, if you’re traveling with it) and risk it getting ruined. Even if that extra seat costs you a few hundred, it’s less than the price of a new cello

[@SmokinBuddha]

If baggage handlers treated my belongings with care and refrained from stealing or throwing them around, then I would consider checking in my luggage.

[@deandecoursey2334]

I don’t mind having a rule that only allows a carryon that meets a certain size, and a personal item (for me, that would be a backpack). What I don’t like is the lack of transparency on the number of free checked bags and the specifics of what can be brought on board. For that reason, I only fly Southwest Airlines domestically (it’s been 15 years since I’ve flown a different airline domestically). Internationally, I fly the cheapest carrier that still allows 2 free checked bags. I’ve gone through the process of booking an international flight several times and the question of checked bags were never address during the purchase process. I had to stop and call the airline to get an answer. More transparency would be appreciated.

[@LKMNOP]

It's on the website. It tells you exactly what you can and can't bring on and what size even. Easy to look up. I always look up things before each flight in case something has changed.

[@deandecoursey2334]

@@LKMNOP when I fly over to Thailand, I fly on 3-4 different airlines. My preference would be a unified set of rules/regulations concerning aviation, including luggage, checked and carryon.

[@Wilem35]

The rules still seem to confuse you.

[@elise85391]

They usually say if you’re looking for the flights directly through the airline. And they’re a bit more “generous” on international flights. Typically one free checked bag

[@Illyria1217]

My biggest pet peeve is I pay to have the ability to bring a carry on with my flight. But I’m forced to check my carryon (at least for free) because people put their purses, backpacks, coats plus their carry on a in the overhead bins.

[@littlesongbird1]

That to me is silly. Put your purse under the seat in front of you (Unless it's a bulkhead seat) and keep your coat with you. I travel with just a personal sized backpack and it goes under the seat in front of me when I fly.

[@codyrcollins]

They are just trying to make it as miserable as possible to fly in the US… why?

[@anuragchakraborty8766]

carbon footprint

[@happytravels5487]

Fly international sometime. Some countries like Australia weigh your carry on 7 kilos max. USA airline travellers are given MUCH more with bags carried on.

[@elise85391]

@@happytravels5487damn. That’s probably 15-16 pounds? Ours are allowed to be up to 40 pounds. So closer to 20 kg?

[@joseph_b319]

A high school teacher of mine had an ingenious method he used for air travel. This did cost some money but avoided the hassle. What he did was make arrangements with the place he was travel to and have his luggage shipped to the destination so right when he got there his luggage was waiting for him, he also did this on the return. And this was pre-9/11.

[@PragueImport]

It can be done, but it is brutally expensive. It is like paying for two airfares. You may as well travel with nothing and buy everything at your destination. Sell it when the trip is over.

[@littlesongbird1]

My boyfriend travels alot for work and has done that with his golf clubs as he loves to golf. It's cheaper to ship them to the hotel and they hold it for him till he gets there it.

[@elise85391]

@@littlesongbird1if he’s traveling for work, it’d be better if the company paid. Especially if he golfs for meetings or schmoozing

[@LarryWallyWorld]

I did that once. The hotel hit me with a package handling fee of $20.

[@wrr1218]

It is about time the airlines cracked down on … last year when I was coming home from Ireland the overhead above my seat was filled with two large bags that were clearly outside the guidelines, two overstuffed backpacks and five or six duty free bags. All those items belonged to two people, my seat mates. The airlines should have forced them to check the bags. All I had was one backpack but since I was sitting in a bulkhead seat I could not place it under the seat in front of me. The flight attendant had to help me find a place to store my item. People are rude.

[@apara2005]

If people stop putting their personal item (backpacks, purses) in the overhead there will be plenty of room!! Personal bags are suppose to go under seats, carryon rolling bags are suppose to go in the bins.

[@Real-comment-unreal-name]

THIS!!!!

[@TylerParks]

THIS x2!!!!

[@ricardomontalbanjr1943]

My 19L backpack is MY luggage and as such goes overhead. My 10L bag is my personal bag thus goes under the seat.

[@_PAIGE94]

I’ve been a happy customer with Southwest for many many years. Two checked and two carry ons are more than perfect for me 👍🏾

[@philippesails4973]

Flying is turning into a nightmare!

[@GurpreetSingh-et8ix]

Finally, I am so tired of people brining check-in bag sizes as carry ons, and their other storage. I usually only bring a back-pack to a flight and I've been forced to put that below the seat in front of me, even though I didn't bring a carry on. The rules are being abused by the passengers. If a passenger doesn't bring a carry on, they shouldn't be punished for the other passengers that abuse the overhead bin rules.

[@wadexyz]

the worst is when see a whole family with full size carry-on and a huge shopping bag as their 2nd carry-on. they'll use up all of the overhead bin, and then complain there's no room for all of their stuff. in the meantime, I'm shoving my bag under my seat and flying with my knees bent for 3 hours.

[@Jazzykatt23]

I just flew yesterday with my son. We both only had backpacks and had to put them under the seats in front of us because every overhead bin was maxed out.

[@bananascoaster1243]

Y'all are only mad at these people because you don't remember when a checked bag was free in the US. Trust me, did not use to cause delays and issues, because it wasn't one. With few carry on suitcases, people could put whatever in there and no one would bat an eye

[@annahappen7036]

​@@bananascoaster1243exactly!

[@wadexyz]

@@bananascoaster1243 actually, I'm mad because I DO remember those days

[@Abcdefghijk920]

It 100% affects the boarding process. Makes it more difficult, slow, and customers angry at flight attendants (who aren’t even being paid at the time) for something they cannot control

[@LKMNOP]

It gets me how people get mad at the attendance as if they're the ones who made the rules. The same people who yell at checkers at the grocery store for high food prices. These are workers! Not CEOs!

[@elise85391]

Their pay policy is so weird! They should be paid from the moment the first passenger steps on board to the moment the last passenger deplaned at the destination!

[@DanTheCaptain]

People are getting too comfortable bringing their entire lives with them while travelling. You don’t need to bring every single possession you own with you. A lot of people have a lot of unusual bags that aren’t a standard shape or size.

[@elise85391]

Saw a woman on a trip recently with hexagonal shaped bags. A rolling suitcase and a smaller purse/backpack thing. And I’m like, why? Why a hexagon? That’s so weird!

[@lorettacarroll6015]

I always carried a backpack and a purse. Good thing I used a backpack years ago when I went to Germany. I had a change of clothes in there. When I got to Frankfurt my checked in bag was lost for over 24 hours.

[@nationalzero269]

Bingo. I check my bag and carry a backpack with one day's worth of clothing. If you are flying overseas, the checked bag will most likely be waiting after immigration.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Wearing a backpack>>>>>

[@ronbelanger4113]

Just buses with wings now.

[@jacklow9611]

At least on a bus the luggage doesn't get lost as often.

[@Catchmyvib2]

It’s also very annoying that you have one overhead bin but the person that gets in front just before you takes up all the space and then you’re stuck with nowhere to put yours.

[@user-zn5qg4se6q]

U purchased a seat. Not the bin. Put your bag elsewhere. I've had people dropped their bags in first class and kept walking. I would stop them and ask them if they were seated in first. They would say no! They wanted to get their bag when deplaning. Ask whose bag above your seat ? Bet someone sitting way in the back of plane. Worked main cabin for yrs., know the tricks!

[@talon310calif]

I'm tired of people bringing multiple bags and hogging upper storage space.

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

Yes, THIS is why everyone wants to be first onto the plane. We KNOW the plane isn't going to take off without us, duh. It's so that passengers can get bin space.

[@SamCyanide]

What are you doing bring pillows and blankets outside your bag on a flight? What are you gonna do with them when you get to your destination? Traveling with a checked bag is already insane to me. You don't need that much stuff.

[@Truth-of-the-matter]

Most people overpack or don't know how to have an organized suitcase. When I travelled abroad for weeks at a time I was able to use a carry on bag with nearly 10 days worth of clothes and basic toiletries. Taking domestic flights with massive checked bags is bewildering to me.

[@saritaw4739]

You’re a guy

[@robinperronjones5024]

Greedy profit driven airlines have caused this, what does the airline think would happen if you keep adding costs especially for baggage. Air travel is a total pain nowadays.

[@scottstempmail9045]

Also entitled 'muricans caused this.

[@hobiegal]

We flew American last month and it was infuriating to watch people in the first boarding groups take 3 large items onboard, requiring people in the later boarding groups to check their one carryon item. This happened on four separate flights. The rules are clearly stated but neither the size restrictions nor the number of carryons was enforced.

[@RS-vv9jv]

The agents weren't doing their jobs correctly and that's probably because they're sick of being called nasty names and even getting assaulted by unruly entitled people.

[@JC-ww7kp]

Serves ya'll right, ya'll want to carry-on 10 million things, taking up all the storage spaces , not being considerate of other passengers, holding up the boarding process, etcetera . people like you all is the reason for price hikes , blame yourselves.

[@user-nz7cq9td1u]

In the event of a crash push your way through all the overhead luggage in order to get out!

[@nyammodernvintage5367]

Flying and navigating the airport is the absolute worst part about traveling, in my opinion. The undressing, unpacking, being frisked by TSA strangers, harassed by gate agents, and shouted commands by the TSA agents at the scanners is entirely too stressful. Its unnecessarily stressful and increasingly expensive. The "FRIENDLY SKIES AREN'T SO FRIENDLY anymore. Flying is the worst way to travel but necessary, at times.

[@elise85391]

The undressing is so annoying. If the elderly and children can leave their shoes on, and the rich who TSA pre-check, pretty sure us normal peasants don’t need to take our shoes off either

[@ArtemisSilverBow]

And then there are the people who jam so much stuff into the overhead bins you don't have room for your one small bag.

[@michele1491]

This is also causing issues with people trying to jump the line in the boarding process so that they can be certain to have overhead space near to their seat. It is truly irritating.

[@scottstempmail9045]

The number of disabled and currently active military personnel is staggering.

[@Sacto1654]

I remember some years ago, the ICAO actually specified the maximum size of a carry-on luggage, but the ruld was never adopted. Maybe it's time to implement and enforce these rules?

[@geegeelast7597]

Absolutely no surprise here. As travelers routinely carry waaay too much stuff. I’ve seen entire family where each family member has two large suitcases.

[@keriezy]

It's not hard to understand the rules. A personal item and a carryon sized bag. If it doesn't fit you don't get it!!!

[@Lovesapuzzle]

In order to carry a bag on, the airline should make you prove it fits in the guide and then tag it as OK. They could do that at the check in counter or at the gate while people wait to board.

[@celderian]

@@Lovesapuzzle Unfortunately, they rarely enforce that.

[@Lovesapuzzle]

I agree. It's a problem.@@celderian

[@danavelez5615]

Some people practically carry their whole lives onto the plane with multiple bags, purses, backpack...etc. On top of the carry on. That ruins it for everyone else. Sure, the airlines are gouging people with checked bag fees, but come on people thin what's needed down! You really do not need 7 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip....

[@aurelie8220]

NO MORE TAXPAYER BAILOUTS FOR AIRLINES. Clearly, it goes to CEO’s and shareholders salaries and not back to the people in any way.

[@whatamess2358]

Airlines should crack down on Boeing

[@AI_MIT_71]

I have seen a lot of times on the international flights. People are taking advantage of the airline, they have one oversized carryon, 1 backpack, 1 big purse, one neck pillow, and 1 cross chest bag.

[@iinuasha4797]

Honestly I try my best to pack light. Recently flew and it was like folks didn’t know how to pack light.

[@cyanginpedro]

Maybe airlines should ‘crack down’ on lax safety measures?!

[@shahjehan]

Charge for carry on. I’m sick of the abuse.

[@MathieuCastro]

Honestly the amount of junk people bring on flights and pack is ridiculous but not as ridiculous as the airlines themselves. Had to make a last minute flight for a funeral. Paid extra specifically for guaranteed overhead bin access so I could leave the airport immediately and in case luggage is lost. Get on the plane and almost half the flight is searching for any overhead storage. Without any regard to my concerns I was forced to check my bag. We had to sit there grounded while they wrote out baggage claim tickets for everyone then had to move the bags. They act like its our fault everyone cannot travel across the country and not at least pack clothes for the trip.

[@nationalzero269]

That's because people carry on too much junk.

[@MathieuCastro]

@@nationalzero269 that was literally the first line to what I stated. You seem to purposely miss the whole sentiment of my comment.

[@MyCrookedLines]

I'm curious...which airline sells "guaranteed overhead bin access?" I'd love to see a link to that on their website.

[@MathieuCastro]

@@MyCrookedLines it's one of the differences between the Saver ticket and Main ticket for Alaska Airlines. But double checking for your comment, the fine print says otherwise. First come, first serve. But it's still pitched as "Boarding and overhead bin access." I ended up being the misleading one with saying guaranteed based on my interpretation. The amount of passengers needing to check bags and the delay seems like something they could have anticipated based on passengers numbers prior. I also didn't agree with how much space was taken by the airline itself. Even the flight attendants used the passenger overhead bins. The bins are literally numbered and identified by association with the seat it's above. It's not like they tell us the percentage the customers have even though there is a bin per seat. Didn't see 1 person at the gate with more than one roller carryon and one under seat carry bag.

[@philipmullins5185]

That is why it is important to try and get on the plane early because those last in , will often struggle to find overhead baggage space because of selfish breaking the carry-on bag rules .

[@rogergeyer9851]

There isn't infinite space on planes. Little wonder there is a LIMIT to personal items.

[@matthewsteiner7955]

Lost bags, theft from checked bags, damaged bags, long waits at baggage claim.... Is it any wonder?

[@RajDeelish]

Those are very uncommon.

[@Wilem35]

Almost Never happens, most folks carry on just fine.

[@kylelouw6495]

Can we carry on extra Boeing 737 doors?

[@Real-comment-unreal-name]

😂😂😂

[@elise85391]

Can it fit in the overhead bin though? Did you find a foldable one on Amazon???

[@kylelouw6495]

@@elise85391 I found one on Wish, the same one Boeing uses

[@kylelouw6495]

@@elise85391 I found one on Wish, the same place Boeing buys their doors

[@irtwiaos]

Here is an idea airlines. Time to bring back free checked bag.

[@RajDeelish]

Here's an idea, stop supporting strikes.

[@prima-madalina]

@@RajDeelish so you support forced labor?? Imagine caring more about a CEO making fat profits and taking home $10million dollar paychecks than regular people making a living during inflation. Checking bags was FREE before 9-11.. the airlines issued extra fees to recover for declining sales after 911 attacks and rhey claimed it would be temporary but never stopped charging us.

[@cherylcarlson3315]

Completely sold me on trains! Hated flying anyway

[@terin1862]

2 means 2

[@susannpatton2893]

Check everything but a women's purse or diaper bag if you have a small child. Get in, sit down, lets go. We dont want to be crammed into these seats any longer than we have too.

[@tmn8547]

To the point! 😂😂😂😂

[@Earle29]

This segment showed a passenger, (with the face blurred out) with a cello on their back so that viewers assumed that the instrument was “Carry on”……..while I do have musician colleagues who have instruments as carry ons (and they limit their own personal items because of this fact), larger instruments such as a cello, are NOT carry ons. I am a cellist, and cellists have to purchase a full fare seat in addition to their own just for the instrument in order to travel with it, because it cannot go in baggage because of possible breakage. Please clarify this piece of information as this is misleading, or remove the picture of the cellist.

[@JacK-cs7kt]

Check in cost more than the flights

[@JASONHJEFFERSON]

i fly business class get treated alot better than economy and the price difference really isn't much different than paying for bags well atleast from okc to managua

[@PragueImport]

Sadly, your bags get abused regardless of your cabin class.

[@RajDeelish]

This comment doesn't sound arrogant.

[@rslitman]

I was in the airport in Fort Myers, FL. I found my gate. An Air Canada flight to Toronto was next from that gate, due to leave an hour before my flight (Frontier to an alternate Philadelphia airport in the middle of nowhere in New Jersey). The gate agents made multiple announcements saying that there would not be enough overhead space and needed volunteers to check their carry-ons. Finally, they said everyone in the first few rows had to check theirs. This caused a lot of delay. You could see the incoming Frontier plane stuck on the tarmac for a long time before the AC plane took off an hour late.

[@tygressblade]

Seriously, people need to stop dragging their stuff everywhere. Unless it is medical for children under 10 you don’t need that much stuff while traveling.

[@nationalzero269]

People must stop crying and not carry on everything plus the kitchen sink.

[@MarcoLopez-gb7ft]

Stop women.. bring4 suite case. Me just One..😅😂

[@aa777flyer]

Likely the FAA is also cracking down on airlines. Each violation of allowing excess or oversize carryons the airline can be fined up to $27,500.00. The agent that allowed the failure can be fined up to $11,500.00.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

It's greed

[@mgtowski395]

Can see both sides.

[@alfaeco15]

Is not only check in fees, it is also saving times checking in and picking up luggage later.

[@TrainerAQ]

I don't get the confusions. Two items has always been a thing. Attach the pillows and shopping bags to the carry on

[@gomeze87]

ban luggage all together on overhead, and allow backpacks only. and airlines should make it easier and afforadable for checked baggage. this will reduce the time of boarding and deplaning.

[@brixalpha]

Flew last weekend on southwest and they announced the blanket and pillow thing during boarding which was new to me. I find it more convenient to make sure stuff can be taken on and off that fits in a bag. Some folks really push the limits when it comes to the blanket thing.

[@ESPPsycho]

Seems like every time I get to my seat I can't find space for my one normal sized backpack because everyone brings suitcases on board with them.

[@RajDeelish]

Backpacks should go under the seat in front of you.

[@ccuellar6212]

@@RajDeelishMy 19L backpack IS my luggage. My 10L bag is my personal item that goes under the seat.

[@AmandaTexas]

People have been filling a pillow case with clothes and other items. Basically making it a third item and not really a pillow. And then they brag about it in travel forums on the internet as a "hack". I'm glad they are cracking down on that.

[@elise85391]

They even make inflatable neck pillows now. Not as comfy as actual pillows though

[@user-ew8vt1ur7j]

​@@elise85391At least these pillows go around your neck and don't usually take up too much space.

[@elise85391]

@@user-ew8vt1ur7j gonna be honest, I don’t really remember why I thought that was a relevant comment😂 cause you’re right, the neck pillow at least is on your person when you’re on the plane normally

[@pedro380085]

The only reason I have a status with the airline is so I can board first and get my carry on.

[@poetmaggie1]

tie corners of blanket corners together, so you have 2 holes and wear the blanket like a cloak or a coat.

[@wendysharpe9277]

Try Take Off luggage. When wheels are off it fits under the seat 💺 and is essentially the same size as a carryon suitcase 🧳

[@houchi69]

I like how they have the audacity to "crack down", when they are the greedy ones that caused this. We really need to stand up and stick it to them.

[@veramae4098]

Yes. They have an average of 13% profit margin. Most businesses are at 2%.

[@ge2623]

Like we stood up to them when we bailed them out to the tune of billions of dollars?

[@daleviker5884]

@@veramae4098 Ah, the internet, where losers invent statistics to get "likes" from other losers.

[@daleviker5884]

@@veramae4098 What total BS.

[@RS-vv9jv]

If you don't like it, don't fly. You have a choice.

[@Gobble_de_Goop]

This right here is how airlines recoup costs for giving away extra seats to morbidly overweight passengers. Remember kids, NOTHING EVER COMES FOR FREE! Thank the "body positive" activists for this.

[@jujub4553]

It’s not just that, how about the ONE TIME, ONE TIME, I decided to try to check in my bag, they absolutely BROKE AND DESTROYED my loyal, sturdy, Heys Brand luggage that I’d had for years and traveled with for countless years and trips.

[@daleviker5884]

I've taken thousands of flights in my lifetime and only once have I had a bag damaged. The airline gave me a voucher to replace it, no hassles. You must have just been unlucky.

[@amorrbaby8354]

​@@daleviker5884First of all stop glorifying yourself. They lose bags all the time. You must not pay attn to all of the reports where ppl had to find their bags using an airtag. Your comment was unnecessary and about you trying to glorify yourself to a stranger. Sad

[@daleviker5884]

@@amorrbaby8354 In other words you hate it when people have personal experience that undermines the narrative you want to believe in.

[@marvawright4874]

​​@@daleviker5884keep checking luggage, and you're gonna learn the hard way. I've witnessed luggage damaged as suitcases fell from the conveyer belt to the concrete a few times. I also know people who have been able to get their luggage replaced by the airline, but they didn't allow them to pick the luggage they would have bought, not even the exact same luggage the airline destroyed. Keep touting how lucky you are and one day it will run out.

[@AT-zl6dk]

I always carry on my mini roller and a huge shoulder bag with a small tumi backpack that I have stuff in. When I get to the gate I put the backpack in the large shoulder bag ( I can fit my throw blanket & neck pillow). This helps a lot especially if I purchase extra items during my travel. It’s getting ridiculous to fly anywhere these days .

[@lvc394]

Why is it that on every flight I have been on in the last year (30 of them) the boarding gate is always asking for 10-30 carry on bags to be checked at the gate. If they let us have one free checked bag I bet this would not be a problem.

[@roachtoasties]

It's the airlines doing. They decide to charge an arm and a leg for checked bags, so passengers will bring more stuff on the plane. Airlines will then charge more for that too. The airlines are not your friends here. This is not a "crackdown." Coming up next: Pay toilets on board.

[@MalissiaCreates]

Didn’t you hear, they tried that years ago but it was considered illegal because of some peoples medical issues in which they also have to serve water for free so that people with a medical condition have water and a bathroom available.

[@Wilem35]

You have choices, shame you can't seem to make good ones.

[@Kylefassbinderful]

Sometimes people do get carried away with the stuff they bring on the plane. Like dude, we're literally only flying from SF to Vegas lol

[@happytravels5487]

And they want a 5 course meal with 3 drinks. 😂 please sit next to me... the short flight full of making fun of sheeple 😅

[@ft.jackjimmy7282]

I bought a neck pillow that’s hollow to put my underwear, bras, and pajamas in.

[@Lovesapuzzle]

Many years ago, I spent the summer backpacking around Europe. A few weeks into the trip, I shipped 1/2 of my belonging home. Less truly is more.

[@cageordie]

This is why I've gone from four or more flights per year to none.

[@PragueImport]

Lucky you! I wish I could take a boat from Prague to San Francisco, where I must travel four times a year.

[@cageordie]

@@PragueImport Oh man, I hated flying from LHR to SFO. 11 hours in a seriously uncomfortable space the size of a coffin. I switched to flying via JFK or ORD just so I wouldn't have the continuous pain of the flight. I moved to New England so that worst case would be around six hours in the future.