Pushing and shoving your way onto a plane so that you’ll have room for your carry on inb the overhead bins could be a thing of the past. Plane manufacturer Boeing has showcased new, roomier luggage bins for its 737 family of airplanes at a recently major trade show. Known as ‘Space Bins’, the new overhead luggage bins are the perfect answer to increased baggage fees from regional and low cost airlines.

Each of the larger Space Bins will hold six standard sized bags, two more than the large current Boeing Sky Interior pivot bins installed on many Next-Generation 737s. That allows for 194 total bags in Space Bins on a the company’s new 737-900ER or 737 MAX 9 aircraft, compared to 132 in the current bin configuration; 174 compared to 118 on a 737-800 or new 737 MAX 8; and 130 compared to 90 on a 737-700 or new 737 MAX 7.

With a lower bin lip height, Space Bins provide increased visibility into the back of the bins and make bag loading even easier. They’re also as easy to close as the current pivot bins, yet require no bin assist mechanism to facilitate closure.

Boeing interior engineers recently asked a group of frequent fliers to test out Space Bins at the 737 Configuration Studio in Seattle.

“They’re enormous compared to the other bins,” says frequent flyer Daniel Jones. “I won’t have to gate check my bags anymore. Boarding will be a lot quicker plus I won’t have to help my girlfriend load her bags because she can reach these bins a lot easier.”

“Space Bins were created to add value for our airline customers,” says Boeing interiors engineer Steve Pickard. “But being able to see the ultimate customer, our Boeing airplane passengers, get excited about something my team helped build is truly gratifying.”

With the new bins airlines will be able to board quicker and decrease turnaround time at the gate, while passengers won’t have to play musical chairs with their fellow passengers. Two airlines have already ordered the new Space Bins including launch customer Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Boeing’s Space Bins are also available for retrofit on in-service Next-Generation 737s. www.boeing.com