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What's an idea you have that should be an actual thing? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 1 week ago by return2ozma to c/[email protected]

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Tourist cities should have hotel rooms by the hour that are actually clean when you just want to take a nap.

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[–] ma11en 6 points 1 week ago (9 children)

Why do people care when they get on a plane?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (8 children)

Because checking a bag became a premium feature you have to pay for. So now they’re trying to be first/early to compete for the overhead bag space, which there’s not enough of for everyone. A lot of people have anxiety about traveling and it’s not just the fear of heights or dwelling on the dangers of flying, a lot of it is based on the loss of control of their lives for those few hours. The sooner you’re in your seat with your carryon above your head, the sooner you’re back in control and can relax a little.

[–] Skanky 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

The REAL real trick is this (both assume you're ok with checking your carry on):

If you've got some time, check in with the front desk and ask if you can check your carry on for free. They'll usually do it, especially if the flight is full (which is very common)
When you get to the gate, they almost always ask if anyone will voluntarily gate check their carry on. Just do it. Now, no more having to worry about finding an overhead bin, and also not having to pack around that carry on after you get off the plane

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

And potentially an hours wait while your bag sits outside in the rain at your destination while you could be on your way home/to the hotel?

I can't imagine anyone actively wanting to volunteer for that unless they have a 3h transfer to another airline/mode of transport or something like that

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