So I was on a United Express CRJ700 out of IAH into YYZ. Everyone with carry-ons was asked to use plane-side gate check for pick up at the door upon arrival, even if our bags fit into the overhead.
Did I miss something? Is this a new thing? I had the FA on a CRJ200 from LGA-IAD on Tuesday tell me that my rollaboard had to be checked even though it fit both under the seat and in the overhead because "all wheeled luggage must be gate checked on this aircraft."