Choosing which airline to fly can often make or break your travel experience from the moment you check in, but it turns out that luggage allowance is the top priority for most passengers when booking flights.
Our sources revealed that 63 percent of respondents said the number of free carry-on or checked bags was the most important factor when booking a flight. Additionally, 50 percent indicated that flexible change and cancellation policies, along with free seat selection, were also key decision-making factors.
These top three factors ranked higher than other options like legroom, Wi-Fi, and inflight entertainment, suggesting that travelers prefer to have these essential needs covered in the cost of their airfare.
In recent months, Airlines such as Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines have eliminated change fees and launched new fare classes that include these amenities, such as seat selection as well as baggage. Similarly, JetBlue has introduced free carry-on bags with basic economy tickets, which previously were limited to a personal item no larger than a backpack. Southwest Airlines, which was already offering flexible changes and a generous luggage allowance, is set to replace its open-boarding policy with assigned seating in the near future.
Do you agree with this study or would you say there's something else on your list of necessities.