Well, no takers for my last post, so let me try again.

I viewed the female flight attendant I mentioned when returning from a four day trip. On this trip, I was able to fit everything needed into a legal sized roll aboard and an over-the-shoulder bag, which very easily fit underneath the seat in front. Please note, I was caught mid-trip by the new FAA carry-on rule.

The flight attendant carried on a roll aboard AND two other "bags", both of which were larger than my over-the-shoulder bag, and either of which I have previously stated certainly would qualify as a carry-on.

Guess my observation was that she did not appear to be packing "smartly" for her working trip. Plus, two of three of her items went in the FC overhead bins, despite the fact that we've all been reminded (at least on United) that one of the two formerly allowed carry-ons should go under the seat in front.

I am not that familiar with the work schedules of attendants, but do they normally work more than three days at a time? If not, two carry-on sized items would
seem sufficient. Two would allow them more than the customers are allowed..but three?