Yep, there are a lot of rude people who seem to turn it into a war zone around the carousel. They jostle in when they see their bag and swing it round knocking it into everyone as they go.

For me, getting to the carousel quickly to SPOT my luggage emanates from a fear that someone else will take it. I don't have a need to whip it off the minute I see it, just the fact I can view it is enough. If the line is too thick, I'll wait no problem at all.

I'm interested to know. Has anyone had their luggage taken from the carousel? To be honest, that is a real fear of mine. If someone takes it, there is little recourse apart from relying on one's travel insurance for reimbursement. When flying, I am always compelled to get to that carousel asap but I never impinge upon another persons space.