pickens_46929
Contributor
Seems to me they should charge for carry-on and make checking bags free and easy. That way you are paying for the added "convenience/item safety" of carry-on while the bulk of the baggage goes in the hold where it belongs. Would sure make life in the passenger area much nicer. IMHO.
They are starting to do exactly that.
There's a series of changes just now being implemented by the airlines. "Budget" Coach is one of the first. No frills, no pre-assigned seat and little option to change flights. Many carriers are considering charging extra for carry-ons for this class of passenger as well.