India, June 28 -- A frequent flyer has criticised the growing practice of airlines asking passengers to check in their cabin trolley bags at the boarding gate, arguing that those who pack light end up paying the price for others who ignore baggage rules.

The post was shared by X user Anirudh Kejriwal, who pointed out that passengers carrying a single cabin trolley often end up paying the price for those who bring oversized or extra bags.

"It has become routine on domestic flights in India to ask passengers to check in their cabin trolley bags at the boarding gate. I understand why. Too many passengers bring oversized or multiple cabin bags to avoid checking in luggage or paying excess baggage fees. By the time the last boarding groups a...