Originally Posted by
Miesque
Prior to the merger I did a IAD-LAX FC flight on American (which at least at the time had much more liberal time regarding baggage checking) and I said something to the effect I was checking in and going to a meeting and as she took my bag, she shook her head and said "You're not supposed to say that" and I have remembered that ever since.
Haha, yeah I tell them I can't take their bag unless they tell me they've changed their mind and they plan on staying in the airport. So far, 100% have taken the hint.