Originally Posted by
Chamor
I will be on an RJ. I assume they might be more vigilant there than on a widebody. But perhaps it has more to do with load -- or perhaps with what the gate agent had for breakfast...
If your bag is oversize to the carry-on rules please do your fellow PAX a favour and check it. The rules exist for a reason, and sadly yes they apply to everyone, especially on a RJ where the bin space is very limited.