Originally Posted by
Dashdog
I'm guessing that if you weighed all our passengers with all their luggage, women would still be lighter on average. Shoes, make-up and underwear weigh a lot less than human flesh, and men are still bigger than women on average.
There is some validity to the idea of charging people for carry on luggage. Didn't Spirit do this a few years ago? I don't know if they still do it. I remember the idea was met with a lot of criticism, but isn't the overhead space a desirable product? No one wants to check luggage, but they all want the overheads, so why aren't we charging for it?
I agree with you on all your points. Weighing pax would not only be a logistical nightmare but would only further **** off paying customers.. BRILLIANT idea, airline management!!
IF any of them had a brain they'd charge for carry ons and NOT for checked luggage. That would help expedite the boarding and make everyone's life easier. I "think" Spirit lets you take a bag that will fit under the seat for free---but ones that don't fit and need overhead space do get a fee.
BTW, I'm guessing the only guys who like this ridiculous idea are of the 5'4", 135 lb. soaking wet variety who have "little man syndrome."