Originally Posted by standbyalldtime

Anybody here that thinks FAs should be held to the same baggage standard as pax: I hope you realize how ludicrous you sound.

My partner is a commuter (based in one city, but lives with me in another city a significant distance away). He often spends 6-7 days away from home at a time. Checking a bag is his nemesis, but sometimes a necessity when he commutes due to the challenges of travelling standby/boarding last when there is no overhead space. With how often/how many flights FAs travel on (far more than even the MOST top tier members on here), the chances of baggage mishandling are astronomical, and FAs simply cannot take that risk.

If you are going to begrudge an FA/Pilot for carrying a few extra things just to be prepared to maintain a modicum of comfort while literally traveling nonstop for work, then I hope every one of your flights the next week has the pilot announce for FAs to stay seated and perform no service due to an anticipated bumpy ride 🤣

FYI, he travels with a rollerboard, an extra bag, and a lunchbox. Other crew members may travel with an additional purse, garment bag, etc. These extra personal items are contractually guaranteed. No FA travels with four roller bags (which is what some people are making it seem). But four items is definitely possible and allowed (as it should be!).