Airlines Are Coming for Your Carry-On Bags.

Airlines, including Southwest, Delta, United, and American, are cracking down on carry-on bags in an effort to save bin space and speed up boarding. Southwest quietly implemented changes to its carry-on policy, while Delta and United agents have asked passengers to consolidate their items. This crackdown is not about bag size, but rather about the number of bags passengers have. While some passengers may try to bring all their belongings to the gate to save time and money, airlines are now more likely to make passengers consolidate items or check a bag at the gate. Southwest's recent move highlights the challenges airlines face with carry-on bags, despite having a generous two-free-checked-bag policy. The industry's efforts to solve the carry-on conundrum with bigger bins are not arriving fast enough. Passengers are advised to check their airline's website for a list of items that count towards the carry-on limit. [Extracted from the article]