Originally Posted by
WhiteOut
GA said (paraphrasing), if they see us walk down the jetbridge with me carrying the four pieces they'll get fined. I wanted to call BS, but not worth the hassle, and then escalate etc...it was obvious the particular GA wanted to assert her authority.
BS and GA on power trip; plain and simple. But probably the right choice to not escalate on-scene if your wife is physically capable of lugging the bag.
I've traveled multiple times with my small child (flying in a paid seat). He is entitled to a full carry-on allowance, but there's no way he's going to carry a 22-inch rollaboard down the jetbridge.