Schumer to Speak at Hancock Airport About Carry-On Fees

Syracuse, NY (The Post-Standard) - New York Sen. Chuck Schumer will be speaking at Hancock International Airport today to discuss his campaign for airlines to let passengers fly without paying for carry-on baggage.

Schumer has strongly opposed the carry-on baggage fees since Spirit Airlines started to charge passengers a few weeks ago. Spirit Airlines caused Schumer to get five major airlines to commit to keeping carry-ons free. He still wants 21 other carriers to make the same promise.

Schumer also plans to issue a new rule that would define carry-on bags a "reasonable necessity" for flight, forcing carry-ons to be free.