Once again, I experienced zero problems with the TSA.

[MineralMan]

94. I understand. Most of the time when my wife and I travel,

we check a bag. We're not usually in a rush on arrival anyhow, so the delay doesn't matter, and it is nice not to have to put a carry-on in the overhead compartments.

When I travel alone, though, I carry on a bag. I can put a week's worth of clothing in a smallish carry-on, and value getting to the car rental place 20 minutes earlier than if I checked the bag. I do carry a backpack or briefcase that will fit under the seat, as well, though, with medications, in-flight needs, etc., too.

I sometimes do a gate check for the carry-on, but not usually. Fees for checked bags are a pain, I agree, so I'm trying to avoid them whenever I can. When we're traveling together, we check one large bag with both of our stuff in it to save money, though.