Delta Air Lines just got caught with their hands on our troops' pockets — troops who were returning from active duty in Afghanistan. It seems that Budweiser commercials not withstanding, Delta rather than being appreciative of soldiers' service to them and their country, evidently, see only dollar signs.

It's no secret — the more airlines charge for checked baggage, the more travelers will want to try to carry their bags on board the plane. The more people carry on, the more "try" becomes the operative word.