Airline group suggests smaller carry-on bags to free up bins

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Airline group suggests smaller carry-on bags to free up bins

Millions of fliers might soon want to buy new carry-on suitcases. Global airlines announced Tuesday a new guideline that recommends shrinking carry-on bags, in an effort to free up space in packed overhead bins. The guideline, which is not binding, means that many existing bags currently in compliance with airline rules would not be given preferential treatment in  ...

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I used to fly a lot (2-3 trips a month) .... I still fly a lot depending on who you talk to....

I never checked a bag. If I couldn't carry it, I didn't need it.

On the smaller flights - where there was no possibility of putting anything larger than a sandwich in the overhead bin they have "sky check" this is a baggage trolly sitting outside the plane, you put your bag on it, they wheel it into the plane and post flight its in the same spot waiting for you.

I would love this on the larger flights.
a. I know my bag is on the plane.
b. Its there when I get off, not on some obscure carasol at the opposite end of the airport
c. Less chance for a baggage handler to go mystery shopping.