Originally Posted by
ukgooner
There is also a massive lack of empathy from some who have a sense of entitlement. Really, on very busy flights, the overhead bin should be for larger bags. But you still see people taking up the space with their coat and a small bag just because they think its their right. If there was a greater sense of collective goodwill (and there are many reasons why people chose not to check a bag), then I suspect there would be less pain.
With more and more legroom being taken away at 6ft6 when I check in a bag I don’t see why I should sacrifice my little floorspace with a small bag and coat when other passengers paying less have a trolley case and other bag.