Ummm....I believe the politically correct phrasing is Proletariat Class...
The overheads on the DF side of the E series is more than adequate for a 21" roller. Alternatively, the bag should fit under the seat in front of you just fine (unless of course, you're in Row 12). And yes, yes, I know that foot space is a god-given right, guaranteed by the constitution right after the right to bear arms (or is it arm bears??), but it's an hour flight, so suck it up if carrying it is that urgent.