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| (self-titled) semi-posting lurker Minor Deity  |
So, instead of making people pay to check a bag, why not allow passengers to check bags for free, but make them pay to put a bag in the overhead bin? Wouldn't this make more people check their bags, reduce gate-checking, and speed up the boarding and deboarding process? I'm pretty sure I'm not the first person to think of this. Also I'm pretty sure this idea has a few major flaws (for one thing, the overhead bins themselves are different for different aircrafts, and there are usually more seats than bin spots). But for about 30 seconds, I was convinced I'd solved this problem. 
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Funny you should mention this. I just saw an ad for Shipgo a few days ago... https://www.shipgo.com/
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| (self-titled) semi-posting lurker Minor Deity |
I've never heard of that, but there are services like that in Japan. I have this on my radar because one of my upcoming trips have a 45 minute layover, which I am really not happy about but the other options were awful. Any small delay increases the risk of missing the connection, so I decided I probably need to check a bag rather than risk having a carry-on which might not fit above, because if I have to plane-side check it, standing around waiting for the carry-on at the gate could slow things down more. Sigh. This is why I hate traveling. But the flights for my trip a few weeks ago was ok, despite weather issues and various things. Oh, and I didn't get sick either, so that was good of course! 
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Something should be done. Enforcing the current regulations would be a good start.
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| knitterati Beatification Candidate  |
Usually when they gate-check for you (beg you to check your bag because the flight is full), they check your bag to your final destination. You don’t have to wait for it at your layover. For a short layover, I prefer to not check my bag because I don’t trust that it will make the transfer on time! As long as your bag is regulation sized, it will usually fit in the overhead. I like the new overhead bins where you turn your luggage onto its side, like a library book. You can fit a lot more luggage up there in the newer configuration!
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All the more so, since I always pack my indispensables in the carry on - things I figure I will need even just for overnight (things I need in case my big bag - if there IS a big bag - gets lost.) Even things which in such as pinch, I could manage with for the whole trip. Being officially "handicapped", I get to board early so I don't risk not being able to easily fit my carry-on in the remaining overhead space. What I'm wondering about is whether all airlines will allow me to carry on my "walking sticks" - I don't always need them, but if I DO, I do. (Some airlines consider them potential weapons.)
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| (self-titled) semi-posting lurker Minor Deity |
On American, if they gate-check bc the flight is full, the check it through to your final destination. But if they gate-check bc it’s a small plane and even a carry-on that would normally fit won’t fit in the overhead bin, then you have to get the carry-on at the gate at the end of that flight. At least that’s what they were doing when I flew last (about two weeks ago). For my upcoming trip, the one with the super short layover, at least one of the planes is a puddle jumper — two seats on one side of the aisle, and only one seat on the other side. -_-
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| knitterati Beatification Candidate |
Oh, yes, that’s a different proposition. Some of our regional flights are like that, but I haven’t been on a plane that small in many years.
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| Unrepentant Dork Gadfly  |
When I have flown small regional airlines that did gate check, the luggage is always sitting in the skybridge when I’ve disembarked. It’s like they open the door and immediately place the luggage out in the jetway before letting passengers off. Obviously this will vary depending on the airline and airport. If you ended up having to gate check a bag, you could always mention to the attendant that you have a tight connection and they can probably help. When I’ve had tight connections I’ve always had very helpful attendants. They don’t want to be the reason someone misses a connection!
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| (self-titled) semi-posting lurker Minor Deity |
On my flights two weeks ago, getting gate-checked bags was very slow every time. If I have a 1.5 hour connection, this isn't an issue, but for my trip next month, one of my flights has a 45 minute connection
I think this probably only works when 1) the flight is not overbooked, and 2) there are no weather or concerns. Anyway, I'm not optimistic about traveling in general, so! :P
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