For years I've been meaning to buy a carry on with wheels; one that just makes it through security and fits above the seats. My current carry on has no wheels which leaves me lugging around a huge bag on my shoulder. However, lately I've been thankful for my outdated luggage.
Since airlines have started charging $20 to check a bag more passengers are turning to larger carry ons to cut costs. Unfortunately, this means less space above our seats for items.
During my trips over the past few months some travelers on almost every plane have had to check their carry ons at the gate because of lack of space. While they don't have to pay the $20 they still have to wait at baggage claim afterwards and hope their piece arrived just like they did.
A couple of weeks ago my brother was forced to check his bag on a flight from Chicago to NYC at the gate. That luggage never made it on and he went without a change of clothes for the entire weekend he was visiting.
Fortunately for me no matter how large my duffel like purse gets I can always squeeze it underneath the seat, which means I'm never forced to wait and hope, I just have to deal with the strap mark on my shoulder for a couple of days.
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