A somewhat major airline made changes to its carry-on policy that will soon take effect. They will charge up to $45 for all carry-on luggage, i.e. $30 at check in or $45 at the gate. Either way, if you are gonna stick it in the overhead compartment, they're gonna stick it to you.
Some people have already made advance flight reservations and are going to be stuck paying more for their flight now that the new charges are going into effect. They are crying foul and rightfully so, but that isn't going to get them out of paying the additional fees. Their only recourse is to choose another airline-next time they fly.
Some people may be asking "hey, what about those handy racks that let you stick your carry-on luggage in them to see if they will fit in the overhead compartments that all the other airlines have and that seem to cut down on the problems associated with people trying to get over-sized carry-ons onto the plane and because of which the other airlines don't have to charge an overhead compartment fee?"
This particular airline says those racks were too expensive to buy and when they tried to use the adjacent racks of their fellow airlines were told to get their own. So, you are basically paying now, but we're pretty sure all that extra money this airline gets from the sale of overhead compartment space will eventually go towards the purchase of those sizing racks and then the surcharge can be dropped.
In the meantime, if you fly this particular airline, and we're not naming names, we suggest you keep in mind the following:
Only pack one change of clothing, underwear and a toothbrush in an overnight bag, not an overhead bag. If you don't know the difference, an overnight bag is basically a purse. Carry a purse. That goes for women and men alike. Suck it up guys, it's the only way of getting on board without paying extra.
