71% of Travelers Now Avoid Checking Bags as Growing Rebellion Against the Airport Experience Continues, New LugLess Survey Reveals

71% of Travelers Now Avoid Checking Bags as Growing Rebellion Against the Airport Experience Continues, New LugLess Survey Reveals

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Southwest Airlines Begins Confiscating Passenger Carry-Ons At Gate—Despite Overhead Bins Staying Empty - View from the Wing

One of the most frustrating things for airline passengers is being forced to give up their carry-on bag at the gate. You’re supposed to be allowed a carry-on and a personal item when you fly on most airlines in the U.S. However, overhead bins fill up, and passengers getting on the plane last are often forced to ‘gate check’ their bags because the plane runs out of room. Continue reading Southwest Airlines Begins Confiscating Passenger Carry-Ons …