Originally Posted by
Plane-is-home
4 guys just boarded UA 664 with 2 carry ons each (1 huge rollerbag) and then each very large music instruments. Why would UA allow that? E+ and even 2 FC bins are stuffed before anybody else is on. Can't they at least make them check their regular bags?
A large musical instrument usually requires a seat assignment, so it wouldn't strictly count as baggage. The two pax were within their carryon limits. No story here.