Originally Posted by
zitsky
Does this apply to a CRJ-700?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
bgiery
They specifically said FAA regulation.
And they specifically said 50 seater aircraft in the announcement. I think the CRJs are about 75-100 so I don't think so. But you never know...
It's not, it's simply that the plane is so small regular carry on's won't fit. If you know you will be traveling on a small jet you are welcome to check your bags at the counter, but they allow for gate checking as a convenience to passengers so they can grab their bag after landing instead of checking it all the way through.