Spirit Airlines CEO stuffs himself in an overhead bin to justify paid carry-on fees

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@nick - but that means the airlines needs people at the check in desk. Now most of them have replaced most front desk staff with an electronic kiosk, there are not enough staff members to keep an eye on bags.

Also, if the rules allow me one large bag and one personal item, I'll carry the absolute maximum the airline allows me. Gate checking is usually done because the planes are just not designed for the 1+1 rule. Some airlines have enlarged their bins, but most of them are just not large enough. Even when everyone carries bags that fit the airline rules, at least 5 or 6 people end up needing to gate check.

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