[MortMan]

The airlines do not want people traveling - they just want passengers.

They don’t have a problem if you travel with no luggage - you have your seat, but don’t take any of those things you need or want with you!

I will refuse to patronize any airline that charges both for checked and carry on luggage. At least, until I have no other choice - and then I will never fly for anything but business.

[allmendream]

They should charge for carry on if they are going to charge for any particular type of bag - or charge for weight - you AND your luggage (of all types) as the weight they are hauling costs them jet fuel.

Hauling a bunch of skinny people who pack light is much cheaper than hauling a bunch of fatty-fats with tons of luggage.