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A growing number of travelers are abandoning the checked bag in favor of traveling with only a carry-on. Featured Video The reason for this is twofold: cost, and the risk of losing one’s bag.

They pack a large suitcase to check when they fly, and their carry-on is kept with them for the duration of the travel day.