Here is a pic showing the overhead bins in a 737-800. The commercial aviation industry has changed and is promoting carry-on luggage and is charging an arm and a leg for checked luggage. This 737-800 easily held my traditional carry-on bag, even when placed sideways. A couple of downsides are longer loading and unloading times and that crazy phenominum where people are taking their luggage with them during emergency evacuations. Oh yeah, flights in Canada still have mask rules. Let’s ignore that one.
Large Overhead bins in planes
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It's comfortable for an airplane, definitely plenty of space.
At the same time, there are very strict rules for carry on bags in Europe, both when it comes to dimensions as well as weight. On one of my recent flights, they took out a scale and weighed every single carry on at the gate. Anything over 8 kg (17.5 lb) had to be checked in.
I'm not sure what the weight limit is for US domestic flights, but there is a size limit. The problem is, a lot of people play fast and loose with the limitation by bringing one mazimim-sized carry-on bag plus a second one that is almost as big. Thus both wind up in the overhead bin and not one under the seat which is what they're supposed to be doing. Or they bring along a large bag plus some other bulky item (large toys, stuffed animals, sports equipment, guitars, etc) and put them in the bins too. Try flying to a place like MCO during Spring Break and you'll see all sorts of junk being brought on board that probably should have been left at home.
HUH? The last time I flew they were charging for carry on too. The only thing you could take for free was one personal item measuring like 15x12x6 inches. I managed to stuff everything needed on $49 flight for a 3 day trip into one.
The last time I flew I could only bring what would fit in the second seat on the Biplane.
The bigger bags used as carry ons will end up forcing psssengers later in the boarding to place there bags in bins that are not adjacent to their seat row. That is where a lot of hold up comes in.
Try this on a plane with 400 plus passengers. Even on a wide body you will be held up. Not to worry though as your time will be spent in a line in the airport waiting for checked luggage. Some airports are worse than others.
The cheapest and the cheapest.
There ya go. I have flown on airlines that for the price of the ticket basically allowed you on board for the flight. The extras are listed below;
Seat choice.
Meal.
Any baggage including carry on.
Other restrictions included online booking only.
Another issue with these kinds of tickets is if the flight is overbooked you will be on the bump list right off.
I generally don’t travel this way.
On one busy flight they insisted on one bag up in the overhead bin and the other under the seat.
Also on another full flight they offered to check the 2nd bag for free.
Also on another full flight they offered to check the 2nd bag for free.
Spirit, Frontier, and the basic fares on American/United are like that. I fly Southwest whenever possible - because I can check a bag, but I’ll pay the legacy carriers to a check a bag if I need to.
Personally, driving a Prius/Fit or riding Greyhound cross-country would be much less punishing than flying Spirit.
I was on a plane recently, an American flight. They offered to gate check bags, I took them up on that.
AirTags also help with baggage anxiety.
One more thing I forgot to add - basic economy on American and United also means a non-refundable fare, unless it’s an extenuating circumstance. And you’ll pay change fees as well as not have the privilege to pay for a checked bag. It also doesn’t count towards their frequent flyer programs(AAdvantage/Mileage Plus). Else, you’re seated in the same coach cabin and are offered a beverage/snack service and optional buy-on-board food and booze. Haven’t flown Delta.
Delta is the same other than you do have the ability to check bag(s).
Not exactly.
Better check the terms and conditions, again.
There are no change fees, or cancellation penalties, since COVID.
I cancel paid tickets on United all the time when my schedule changes. The cost of the ticket goes into my Mileage Plus Account, to be used again, when I rebook.
The rebooked ticket might have a different price (sometimes less, sometimes more) but there are no fees or penalties applied.
That said, I don’t do basic economy. I buy economy. So, for a few dollars more, I get a free checked bag, and a better seat.
Going super cheap, in many areas, but particularly in travel, is often a poor value. Spending a bit more gets you much better value.
We’ve had those bins on our 737s for a while.
All of the 270 737s we have on order will have those new bins.