I will use a carry-on for the rest of my life.
Last summer, I had an epically bad experience with checking bags on a family vacation at the worst airport in the world.
This airport is Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia. (Never going there again! See ya, Dulles!)
After waiting in innumerable long, confusing lines with big bags and small children, watching my husband sprint around in vain attempts to figure out some mysterious shortcut, I made a solemn vow to never, ever check a bag ever again.
Even if you’re not a frequent flier, having a good carry-on at hand (or several) can save you so much time and energy.