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> And they have to mediate a limited resource shared by passengers: overhead bin space. If only there were other places that luggage could be stored. Somewher
by MereInterest 7y ago
> And they have to mediate a limited resource shared by passengers: overhead bin space.
If only there were other places that luggage could be stored. Somewhere for larger bags that aren't needed during the flight. Somewhere that could be loaded independently of the passenger door. If such a place existed, airlines could give incentives to have passengers place baggage there instead of overhead.
Or airlines could do the exact opposite, charge extra for the less convenient method, and slow down the boarding process as a result.
- ApolloFortyNine 7y ago>charge extra for the less convenient method Not having to wait for my bag when I get off the plane, and having 0 chance of losing the bag, is worth quite a bit. And by charging, they do reduce the number of people with them. Source: The overheads on Spirit (which only allows a personal item) always have space, even on full flights.
- cryptonector 7y agoI'm a frequent flyer. I'll pay extra for carry-on space if need be (and I do, every time, even when flying airlines where I have no frequent flyer status). Checking luggage for me means: risking loss/theft, spending extra time (money) checking it and then waiting for it at the carousel. I often fly with two laptops and I don't want to make my backpack too heavy, but also I don't want to check either laptop.