Originally Posted by
dulciusexasperis
If that is the case, I'm struggling to understand why you didn't just check the bag to begin with. There seems to be no logic in your behaviour. The behaviour of the GA on the other hand seems quite logical. They hadn't decided whether they believed gate checking would be necessary and they are understandably wary of people who don't want to pay to check a bag and try to get around that by gate checking. What would have told them that you were not one of those people?
What is a 'casual bag checker' and who 'relys on gate checking"?
I am a casual bag checker. I carry on 90% of my 100 flights a year. But there are times when I am carrying a larger roller board (suit, extra stuff, jackets etc) and I do not want to drag it through the airport or I am flying to airports that have very quick and minimal baggae claim areas. In this case both SAT and GSP are very easy airports to get in and out of. Also there are times when you jusy know that the plane is heavy Prem and Sky and I do not want to battle others for overhead space at 5:45am in the morning. That is my definition of a casual bag checker.
Originally Posted by
TheHorta
I would submit this thread as prima facia evidence as to why many people hesitate to post on most forums, especially FT.
I agree.