[Travelandtourism] Major Airlines IncreasingOverhead-Bin Space

[Peter Donahue]

Hello Reese and everyone,

They're doing everything about issues except the one of concern to myself; 
seat width. They have no trouble finding ways to install wi-fi on their 
planes, increase overhead bin space, and give passengers extra leg room but 
still take large passengers to the bank. And there's the stuff that blind 
passengers must put up with when they fly.If they want to improve passenger 
comfort and better accommodate blind air travelers they would do well to 
install wider seats, and better inform their employees on how to assist 
blind passengers. I'll gladly pay a few hundred bucks extra to know that I 
can get on any airplane and not have to worry about seating issues and to be 
treated like a human being,not like an animal.

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Reese" <atlanticstar1 at gmail.com>
To: "NFB Travel and Tourism Division List" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 8:55 AM
Subject: [Travelandtourism] > I Like Big Bins: Major Airlines 
IncreasingOverhead-Bin Space


For an industry in which everything seems to be getting smaller, at least
one thing is bucking the trend: the overhead bin. The AP reports that major
U.S. airlines are making overhead bins larger in order to accommodate
bulkier luggage and an influx of carry-on bags.

United, American, US, and Delta are all jumping on the bigger-bin bandwagon.
Some carriers are outfitting bins with tougher latches; others are replacing
overhead-bin doors with ones that curve out, allowing for more space for
passengers' suitcases. Boeing is also taking steps to increase storage space
on planes, and is designing larger bins that can contain more carry-on
luggage.

Representatives from United, US Airways, Delta, and American confirmed that
theey have expanded overhead bins on some planes. The reason? Rahsaan
Johnson, a spokesperson from United, told us in an email, "The bin expansion
is part of our larger plan to improve the entire boarding and in-flight
experience through the expansion of Economy Plus, the introduction of
DIRECTV, and in-flight Wi-Fi. Our other airplanes that principally fly
domestic markets already have larger bins."

An American spokesperson said that the carrier began boosting overhead-bin
space after noticing an "increase in the number of passengers with carry-on
bags."

Indeed. American, US, Delta, and United all charge $25 or more for first
checked bags. Anyone who's flown on a major carrier in the past few years
can appreciate one of the great benefits of boarding the plane first: you're
one of the precious few who can fit your bag in the overhead bin. Board a
full plane late, however, and you're left either squeezing your duffel into
a space the size of an airplane pillow or checking your bag at the gate.

Are you surprised that airlines are adding more overhead-bin space?

Reese



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