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I can see the argument for hand luggage prices when most airline planes don't have enough room in the overhead compartments if everybody maxes them out, and the process of sorting that stuff out often adds substantial delays when loading and unloading. I'm not sure the right answer here, but I can see how there's a legit discussion to be had there.
But the "charging to sit next to your family members" has always been indefensible.
agreed, on both. bring luggage, pay for it. bring your 5 yo, sit together if possible. (obv if there aren't two seats together because it's a last minute thing, no holds barred)
If we're talking hidden fees it's not really about allowing more luggage, just making sure that when you find a price for a flight online, it includes a reasonable amount of hand luggage to make comparisons with other airlines actually fair. With companies continuously shrinking the included hand luggage you may find yourself charged for a trolley that required no additional fees until just a while ago.