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Originally Posted by
Tummy
Oh boo hoo. Serves them right for trying to bring aboard bags that were larger than allowed. From the description, it sounds like they were larger than the "spirit" of one carry on and one personal item.
I might have had sympathy for the late boarding passenger in this case if it were a standard size roller-board and a briefcase or purse (ie, personal item). Not a "large backpack and an even larger suitcase".
That will never be me because I never carry anything huge onto the plane.]Quote
I was not there so I don't know how big the bags actually were.
If they were oversize as the poster said then they needed to be checked.
However most fas would not bother to try to place oversize luggage in a OHB which makes me think they probably were not as large as the Op claimed.
The backpack definitely could not fit under the seat. It seemed more like a hiking backpack than a school bag. The suitcase could not fit in the overhead bin without the wheels sticking out, that is why the fa turned another suitcase the long way and removed my laptop bag. I guess I was somewhat surprised that the fa told me and not asked me to place my bag under the seat in front of me. It seemed like I violated some rule. Of course I do not want to cause any trouble but I believe I was giving up something to someone that clearly abused the carry on rules.
In the future I can put the bag in the space under the seat in front and after the plane takes off, I can move it so I have the space for my feet. I did try to get the exit row but there were only middle seats left.