Originally Posted by
WineCountryUA
The sizer has one extra inch in each dimension (than the posted size requirements), so if you had to push the bag to fit, then the bag is oversized.
But the inference if it fits, it good to go -- so assuming the push did not deformed the sizer, it should have been allowed -- but sounds like it was oversized.
"Push" is actually an overstatement. It fit with a slight nudge. Standard TravelPro 21". Basically this is pure BS. GA was making all this up to get the plane out on-time or even early, but it was unwarranted. Basically making all standard 21" rollers gate checked starting in group 3 on a non-full flight. Totally complaint bag, not overstuffed. And then the threat to deny boarding.