I just read a letter from a flight attendant praising a congressman for introducing legislation restricting carry on (excessive or large). I have two suggestions - the first being better (but maybe do both?)

Option1: the airlines could "off load" checked baggage more efficiently so that people were inclined to check bags. Every time I check a bag it is at least a 45 minute wait or more.

Option 2:  Right now airlines (some) charge to check bags which creates a disincentive to check bags (and so passengers drag bags on board.) it should be free to check bags. This would also speed up security lines to get to planes.
What do you think?