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Old Nov 23, 2013, 2:20 pm
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Often1
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On a short-haul such as this, all it takes is a hefty tailwind and a low cruising altitude and it's easy to encounter a weight restriction.

Bottom line, not one pound more was going in the hold, so everything left upstairs either flies as carry-on or not at all (including it's master, the pax).

Unless the folks who called b.s. have some facts, I'd suggest they retract.

The GA "frightening" people doesn't make sense, because there would be no gate-checked luggage. Thus, if your bag doesn't fit the sizer, it (and you) ain't flying.

To me, it's just deserts. Most people who can afford an air ticket, can afford a tape measure. They know they've got an oversized bag and are just scamming. Good there's a risk.
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