When did that change occur? I took a flight in July with SW and first bag was still free.

What fucking line? What are you queueing for? Is there a Bruno Mars concert at the other end of the jetway or something?

If I'm ready to get off the plane and there's room for me to leave me seat, I'm getting off the plane. I'm not waiting to consult with you to make sure it's "my turn" to enter the fucking airport.

There is a faster method of deplaning. Inside-out is faster. All the aisle seats get their stuff and get off. Then middle, then window

Unfortunately it was never implemented because it makes it difficult to charge extra for higher class zones. It's also very difficult to get people to actually do it

I use that phrase all the time and I'm not a terrible driver. In fact, I rarely drive at all. I work from home and live in a walkable area. So yeah, literally if everyone drove like me, there would be less traffic.

During covid it was so good. They actually called the lines which can leave the plane so we all left in an orderly fashion.

It would also split up people who are travelling together, so there's no way it's happening.

source

So you're one of the selfish dickheads. Cool.

That would slow down boarding exponentially. It just takes one or two assholes to need to have flight attendants stationed throughout the entire cabin making sure people use their bins.

Rule of thumb: if you are anything past the first peasant boarding group, look ahead. If things look crowded? Find the first mostly empty bin and just put your bag up there so that you can grab it on your way out. Otherwise you are gambling that there will be an opening closer to where you actually sit which inevitably is five rows behind you.

And that (and lounge access and not needing to manage miles for status) is why I ended up just getting the fancy credit card for my airline group of choice. Priority boarding means it doesn't matter where I sit: I have "my" bin.

It's not skipping the line, it's waiting longer until there's a time where you don't hold it up and allow others to pass.

I am so confused by this thread and this comment might take the cake. It just feels like we're all speaking different languages and none of them have anything to do with the original post. People are slow was the point. But the whole thread is people changing the subject in ways that make me say "... what ?". Did I accidentally ingest hard drugs this morning or what?

The luggage problem has only got worse and worse over the past decade, and by the airlines' own making. Carriers all started trying to make extra cash by charging for checked luggage, which incentivises people to take carry-on only, up to the maximum size and quantity of carry-on they are permitted.

If bags could be checked for free and people took only an under-seat carry-on for the things they need in flight it wouldn't be a problem, but we know that's never going to happen.

this is accurate except for the bit about United - who the fuck flies United? don't people know that they break guitars?

I want the safety announcement at the start of the flight to say:

"You are in a flying metal coffin. Now imagine this coffin filling with smoke and fire. This plane only passes safety regulations because we simulated unboarding it with everyone behaving perfectly, leaving all of their crap behind. In an emergency, you MUST leave your stuff behind. Your life depends on it. The lives of everyone around you depend on it. If you see someone trying to take stuff with them, you MUST use whatever level of force is necessary to stop them. Even lethal force is justified. You must be prepared to tear someone to pieces if they don't leave their stuff behind. The lives of you and your family depend on the asshole in front of you letting their laptop burn."

That's the kind of boarding announcement I want to hear!

The selfish dickheads are the ones who get their panties in a wad when people get off the plane before them

Agreed it’s a combo of higher seat density and way more checked bags.

I swear in the 90s getting off a plane felt way quicker.

You undoubtedly also skip lines at counters because you're special

I think they should only let you put it in the overhead if it's over your seat. It's full? Tough shit. Check it.

^^ This is my take. Behave like an adult.

99% of the time, I don't have anywhere to be in a hurry, so I let others (who may or may not need to) go first.

I often travel with kids at this time in my life, but we just chill in our row until things get calm. Then we can grab stuff from overhead if needed, even if it's behind us.

On the occasions where I've needed to rush to make a connecting flight, I just say it out loud and get some buy-in from those around me, or it's already obvious and the whole cabin is probably aware. In those cases, getting non-pressured people to give you priority tends to work if you just ask.

I can imagine a class of passenger who is super dependent on timing -- but those people have already failed. PSA: When traveling, assume that you will not depart or arrive at the exact time on your ticket. Give yourself an hour or two to absorb delays and then you can just be chill.

The problem is underallocated overhead space. You give us maximum dimensions, and you know the number of seats. Fucking have sufficient overhead space.