Originally Posted by
Clipper801
It's actually a very good practice and should be adhered by other airports to control both the # and size of carry on. I have found in my recent North American travel with the checked baggage fee etc. It's a "mad house" fighting for overhead bin space, especially when flying a smaller E190 or E175. I have even noticed some Y passengers dumped their carry on in the F/J section when making their way to the back of the bus!
Indeed, and as an unpleasant side effect you get that 3rd world feeling as the gate lice congregate around the boarding area.