• FlexibleToast@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      They have intentionally broken the boarding system in order to get people to pay for upgrades just to get that baggage space. During covid they boarded from the back of the plane to the front, and it was gloriously efficient.

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        11 months ago

        Literally a shittier boarding process because it’s more profitable that way. Freeeee market! 📈📈📈

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          11 months ago

          Yep, now you get out. Seriously though, look at the airline industry and where they make their money. It’s not off of the flights… They act more like banks.

      • Laser@feddit.de
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        11 months ago

        Back to front boarding is not that great, you want window to aisle boarding.

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      11 months ago

      At least for Delta, they’ll book your carry-on for free. So there’s that.

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        11 months ago

        I think every airline who gives you a free carry-on will check it at the gate for you for free. In fact, they’ll often beg you to do so. But at that point you’re losing the benefits of carry-on baggage like access to your stuff during layovers, getting to skip baggage claim, and no chance for them to lose your stuff.