The Carry On Carryings On

The Carry On Carryings On

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter.

Blair and her sister Lisa are frequent flyers.  Blair never checks her bags due to the inconvenience of it, opting instead to carry them on.  Since she’s only 5’1”, she often relies on the generosity of fellow passengers to help maneuver her bags into the overhead compartment.  Her sister Lisa feels that Blair and people like her abuse the convenience of a carry-on — in short, if you’re unable to completely manage your belongings on the plane, you should have to check them.  Who is right?