Very busy flight to OTP today. Purser saw me struggling to store my wheely bag and when I said "I might have to gate check this" (not particularly bothered about the prospect), he looked horrified and said "No Sir, I'm very sorry, please do take your seat, I guarantee I will find you some room later either in the wardrobe or by sorting out the other bags at the back of the business cabin."
Was travelling in J. Space was made available, despite other pax having to gate check.
^ ^ ^ Will send off a ba.com/welldone