interesting situation on IBZ to LCY this evening.

Overhead lockers (which are tiny on the Embraer) had filled up completely with only about 60% of pax having boarded. Economy passengers had used the lockers above CE seats.

A CE passenger, who was not particularly late boarding but was on the 2nd bus from the terminal found no space remaining.

Upshot was bags belonging to economy pax were removed from above rows 3 and 4 and when no further space was found, were moved to the hold. I’d add that there was no apparent acrimony or undue fuss.

I’d be interested to know what the official policies or guidelines are on this. Are the overhead bins in a cabin class deemed to be for the use of those passengers, or is it first cone first served throughout the plane?