Originally Posted by
BostonPlanesAndTrains
GAs are given a number based on some algorithm/study conducted by DL that determines how many bags can fit overhead bins, they are not usually in contact with the FAs. If the system says 20 bags can fit, they will only let 20 bags on.
Maybe there's something I don't understand, but this algorithm makes no sense.
An E175 can probably fit ~50 22" rollerboards, even if they're all laid sideways.
I can understand 35 on an E175 just to reduce the clogging from folks looking for bin space, but 20 is a huge overkill.
Originally Posted by
rylan
As for the E175 - yes I frequently hear the gate agent make that '20 bag' limit announcement before boarding to solicit people to bring up bags to the gate to be checked in advance.
My gate agent didn't solicit volunteers in advance. Folks were going in with rollerboards in tow, then just when it was the turn for the person in front of me, bam... she announces that the bins are full and all suitcases have to be checked from that point forward.
Is this 20-bag thing either a recent development or starting to happen more often recently?
It's not like I'm a super-frequent flyer. But I do fly regionals 10+ segments a year (mostly DL) and this is the first time I've seen this.
There're 30+ pax in zones 1~3 even on an E175. So if we're following the 20-bag rule, essentially no main cabin pax can bring their carry-on suitcase onboard.