Carry-On Suggestions
I am a frequent traveler flying from Newark Airport in New
Jersey. I always carry on my bags, not because I want to, but
because I have to. It a PAIN IN THE BACK to shove thing in the
overheads.
There are three reasons why I do carry on my bag however:
- Airlines lose bags. I can't make sales calls, or have
meeting information available, if my bags go to Hawaii and I go
to Chicago.
- In any major airport, Newark, Detroit, Chicago, etc., it has
taken more the 30 minutes for me to get my checked bags. This
is to much of a delay when I am on a tight schedule.
- Bags get damaged, and even though the airline will pay for
the repair, they do not take them to the repair shop. I have to
do it and this wastes my time to get it done.
It is so nice when I fly on a commuter [plane]. I bring my bag to the
plane. I know it is on the right plane going to the right destination.
When I get to where I am going, my bag is there, waiting for me, as I
get off the plane. No delays and no worry.
If the airlines would guarantee that when I arrived at my
destination my bag would be there within ten minutes (time
enough to rent a car) I would never carry on a bag again.
Maybe you can have some influence with the airlines and the FAA.
--Raymond
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