[oarsinsync]

> Why do they need to bring it on board if they aren't going to use it?

No checked luggage? To use at the other side? To deliver to someone else?

Air travel is horrible enough already with the BS restrictions (eg water bottles). Let’s not encourage making it even worse. Airlines are already screwed enough right now without putting off the few people that are still travelling with even more restrictions and surcharges.

[lazyasciiart]

> No checked luggage? To use at the other side? To deliver to someone else?

"No checked luggage" is a choice. I've checked luggage specifically and only to transport something I couldn't bring in the cabin. It's not unusual.

[tssva]

"Airlines are already screwed enough right now without putting off the few people that are still travelling with even more restrictions and surcharges."

Evidently American Airlines would disagree with you since they are imposing this rule themselves.