Originally Posted by pater pun
I should have been clearer. He wasn't late getting there -- there were problems that delayed the flight. Furthermore, his "section" was the last to board. It wasn't that he waited on his own. So my question is: Is it possible to get on before your "section" is called to be assured your carry on won't have to be checked? I'd prefer that everyone wait their turn, but in this case he was penalized for following directions.
Thanks. This is no huge deal. Mainly interested if passengers may board before their sections are called.
Depends on the GA. I find UA to be more strict and organized than AA in that regard. They'll turn people away who aren't in the proper boarding group, by my observance.
I've noticed, since the percentage of occasional flyers is usually fairly high on the flights I've been on, there is usually some room for compaction of the overhead. I've moved things around on numerous occasions to make room for our small carry-on (one for two people), when people just toss bags loosely into the overhead. I store my small backpack under the seat.
If he flies enough, becoming a low-level premiere or better, he'll be able to board with the F and C folks and have more options in storage.
Personally, I wouldn't complain, except to a FA or purser if I saw people in the back leaving their bags up front as they enplane. Otherwise, that's the breaks...
Pat