Speaking of the race to the bottom - now on some airlines, you pay extra not just for checked luggage, but even for carry-on. (Spirit airlines).

I'm taking a flight soon, and to get the cheapest fare, I'll need to stick to whatever can fit under the seat in front of me.

Actually I'm kind of relishing the challenge. I'm a minimalist at heart, and like the challenge of ultra-light travel.

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I normally don’t mind it. I few it as the cost of using the service especially if you are flying somewhere that will take over 6+ hours to dive to.

But overall the flying experience has gotten worse. A race to bottom has crushed the overall experience 