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Old May 31, 2015 | 9:25 pm
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traveller001
 
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Originally Posted by olouie
On a flight where the FA was forcing anyone in the C group with a bag larger than a backpack to gate check bags. Has anyone seen this before? Even for bags that would fit under the seats.

FA claimed this is WN policy even if you can find space.
I've heard of that once probably the same FA.

300's can be short of overhead space without extenders.

Problem is FA has no knowledge of bags checked.

Ops Agents will solicit to check carryon bags when checked bags are low meaning overhead space will be filled.
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