Originally Posted by
Travellin' Fool
So, to sumarize this thread we have two groups:
Group 1: It is their right to store a rollerbag and their right to remove any non-rollerbag items from the overheads because they are entitled to bin space.
Group 2: It is their right to store whatever they want in the overheads and their right to refuse to put things under the seat in front of them because they are entitled to the bin space.
When did we all become so "entitled"? Use the golden rule and I think we'd all get along famously! I've personally never encountered anyone rude enough to remove my coat from the overhead without asking or my laptop bag (though usually I like that under the seat). I'm happy to let them take my coat out and put it back after they put their rollerboard in. We all are stuck on a crappy airplane in spaces that aren't even legal to keep war prisoners, so why not try and make it as enjoyable as possible.
Don't I exist?
I've advocated tags at check-in. One tag unless you're in a seat with no underseat stowage at which point you get two. If bin space runs out the untagged items come out. I want a fair system.