A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,403
The OP also said that there was room in the bins, but GA still insisted that the bags be checked at the gate. Airlines are starting to go crazy with this, believing that it will save time boarding if they can force gate checks without bothering to verify whether there really is bin space or not.