Originally Posted by
simons1
I thought his point was that he only had the small laptop bag and should not have been forced to put his one and only bag under the seat.
Indeed, and it's a point I agree with. I routinely check in a bag that would otherwise still be within limits for taking on board, and limit myself to a small laptop bag.
I don't then expect to have this taking up what little room there is around my feet, just so someone else can benefit.