Originally posted by carpeperdiem:
How about flight crew carryon bags?
On a recent CO flight, a flight attendant's roller bag + carry on were dominating one bin. The roller bag was broken - the handle permanently locked in the extended position, making it impossible for anything else to fit in that compartment. If the handle were retracted and bag spun the long way, 3 bags could have fit in the space of 1. I tried politely discussing this with the FA, but this entire flight crew was in a foul mood (too early in the AM) and I dropped it, realizing there was nothing to gain.
Why can't the airlines make space for flight crew bags underneath, and do a gate check for them (making them available 1st thing upon arrival at the gate)?
Is this too logical?
Why wouldn't this be better for everyone?
cpd
While waiting for my sister's delayed Delta flight, after having been cancelled the previous day, I did overhear a bit of good news. A senior F/A was telling a junior F/A that she would have to gate check her bags. Junior F/A said "but I only have a 50 minute connection", and Senior F/A explained the full flight and the quick pick-up for gate checked bags.