Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
IIRC many carriers still use them in order to stop people from taking aboard too much baggage
They should use them on MH to stop people taking aboard a dangerous amount of baggage, like on a flight from KUL to SYD where this couple used up the overhead baggage space, the speace under the seat infront of them and their remaining legroom (and lap!). Luckily I was in the aisle seat!