Checked baggage delays at JFK; another point for carry-on
I’ve written before about how I hate to pack everything carry-on, even though there’s no logical reason to check your luggage if you can fit it into a small enough size to take it with you.
While my illogical habits still hold, business travelers at JFK who weren’t already making an extra effort to fit it all in carry-on were probably pretty disappointed as they were forced to choose between making their flight and staying with their bags.
From the Wall Street Journal:
Handlers are currently sorting baggage manually, and the airline is telling its departing passengers that they can choose whether to go on the flight or not, Wagner wrote in an email to the Terminal. “Once we have the issue resolved, we’ll get the bags that are left behind on their way to the customer’s destination and delivered to them. Until then, we appreciate our customers’ patience as we work through this issue,” Wagner said.
It’s interesting to think about how many of the things we do are enhanced by computers, and how much of a difference that really makes. Without computer assistance, we can’t load planes fast enough for them to fly on schedule.
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I work for the Federal government and routinely travel internationally on business. I used to check bags for the ease and space in my cramped coach seat. After several instances where my bags went missing for several days (fortunately on my return flight) I decided to subscribe to the one bag philosophy. My recent trip to Puerto Rico proved I can pack for business and throw in my workout gear in one easy to carry bag. I do carry a briefcase with my laptop and associated charges but I didn’t have to wait for bags to arrive. I made it to the hotel, bags in hand, an hour before my colleagues. I am sold on carry on. The only drawback to this lifestyle is that I have to do laundry in the sink. Tide makes these nifty little packets of detergent just for the job but I don’t know if I am really getting my tee shirts, underwear, and socks all that clean. Once you try traveling strictly carry on you will be hooked!
I was under the impression that since 911 it was a federal requirement that no checked luggage can be transported on the aircraft unless the passenger is on that same aircraft?
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