Most people in this group are big proponents of traveling with carry-on bags and never checking luggage. My husband and I check our luggage because both of us have shoulder issues and can't lift a bag into the overhead bin. If you carry-on, you have to be prepared to lift your bags into the overhead. Maybe you have a travel companion who is willing and able to do this but never expect a stranger to help you. And it's definitely not the job of the flight attendants.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
9470 posts
PattiK I agree there's nothing wrong with checking bags. People who promote carryon-only have legit reasons for that preference, but many of us who prefer to check bags also have good reasons.
I think it comes up so much because there are a lot of folks who have never considered traveling light to be an option. So it's offered as a suggestion, whether it's taken or not.
Posted by
Austin, Texas, USA
591 posts
I applaud you for your decision!! While I am a carry on person and am always willing to help those who need it to store their bags, I wish more people in your situation would do what you are doing. I think that is very self-aware of you and it sounds like you are happy with your choice.
Posted by
Oregon 🌲
460 posts
After our first trip to Europe, we were a carry-on couple. Then when we needed to bring our hiking poles, I checked a bag and she still did carry-on. Now it's slow travel and we both check bags.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
24246 posts
Yes.......................... (except I help strangers all the time .... but only the ones that dont ask).
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
24246 posts
Yes.......................... (except I help strangers all the time .... but only the ones that dont ask ... okay the others too).
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
6726 posts
Check your bags or dont. Whatever floats your boat. Even when we travel with carry on compliant bangs, we still check them. And sometimes we (gasp, oh the horror!) bring a bigger bag. Depends on the type of trip. As long as you dont interfere with or rely on anyone else, it's none of their business.