Bothers me too.
Originally Posted by
sfogate
The bins are closed by the FA's to indicate to the customers and the Gate Agents that no more roller boards will fit and it is now time to start gate checking bags that will not fit under your seat.
Why a customer would close a bin is beyond me.
FA's close bins that are in fact not really full - just packed poorly. I am convinced that if I were to pack the overhead bins there would be room to spare on every single flight even after all carry ons have been properly stowed.