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I've never understood why boarding early is considered a premium worth paying for (for normal flights with assigned seating). Planes are never as comfortable as

• abawany 1y ago
  When I used to have carry-ons, boarding early ensured that I got room in the overhead bins to place the bag. I now use under-seater bags only and pack light so I no longer care when I get to my seat.
  • pavel_lishin 1y ago
    Yep. I've taken several flights in the past few months, and _every time_ by the time my boarding group was called, the staff announced that there was no more overhead bin space, and people would have to check bags.
  • asdff 1y ago
    Then they gate check it which is a perk for me honestly. Now I don't have to schlep a bag anymore.
    • brewdad 1y ago
      Depends on if you packed wisely (not needing to remove medication or batteries before gate checking). Also depends on how quickly you need to be able to get out of the airport when you arrive. Lastly, there is always the risk of a lost bag once you no longer have it with you. One fight years ago they forgot to load all of the car seats and gate checked bags that were left at the end of the ramp. We were stuck waiting 90 minutes for the next flight from that destination to arrive since we needed the car seat to drive our child home.
      • asdff 1y ago
        Rule of traveling: never bank on leaving the airport quickly. Flight can always get delayed and your plans screwed.