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Airlines want to optimize for all space being used on the plane, not boarding speed. Free checked bags would mean many empty overhead bins, which is wasted spac
by orev 3y ago
Airlines want to optimize for all space being used on the plane, not boarding speed. Free checked bags would mean many empty overhead bins, which is wasted space. When the overhead bins are full, it leaves more space in the cargo area that they can sell to other companies who want to use it.
- Two4 3y agoNot strictly true - airlines also optimise on turnaround time. There's likely a sweet spot of bins packed vs landing-to-takeoff time.