Originally Posted by
monksy
My comment was pretty much lets say you're at the gate, the seatbelt sign is off etc, but they aren't letting you off the plane yet. This happened to me at ROC last night on a turbo prop. I have my two bags, and I stand in the line that is the asle. What I'm referring to is the people that didn't wait in the line, and then try to jump in when you're trying to move forward.
Most people who do this have a bag in the overhead. At best I would say they could get up, get the bag out in 30 seconds. Often its takes more because the bag is heavy, their too short, the bag is huge, or the bin is small at the opening.
What I'm suggesting, let the people who brought just one carry on and stuffed it under the seat go quickly, let the people who didn't carry anything go, let the people that are already standing and in line to go empty the plane. Theres no need for rushing to tear your bag out of the baggage.
/end of rant
EDIT: If there is a line, wait, if there is a gap of at least 4 rows go ahead and get your things.
Second Ninja Edit: Carry on bags have gotten a lot bigger. If i'm waiting in line in the aisle I'll help those around me get their bags. I might even help my row get their bags. Even if you have a tight connection its not always possible to get a seat close to the front.
There is always one guy that never learned manners at home or in school. I have seen you at Sporting Events, on Planes, Movies, Department Stores even at Church!. Probably not you fault entirely, your parents were probably the same way and you followed in their footsteps. The term is "how you were raised". Here are a few tips in case you ever wish to obtain some class and dignity in public places;
1. Handicaped and elderley people - we wait on them. We offer to assit them when possible. We never try to rush them - EVER.
2. We assist people who need it in getting their luggage down from the overhead - even when they are ahead of us because the overhead was full... Try it, you will see it adds a perception of class when you offer to help (which I am guessing you could use) and also speeds up the process. It also just feels good.
3. Wait your turn - It is not like the dinner table where you grab as much as you can as fast as you can - This again is public, you wait until the row ahead of you is clear and then proceed to disembark. Bonus points if you are in the Asile, step back a step, allow your row to exit before you do so they dont feel rushed.
4. Relax, you'll get there