Originally Posted by
UA840
Not only is this dumb but it is dangerous. What if a passenger has medication in the carrryon. Granted you would hope they would remember to take it with them, but in the confusion of gate checking I can see how one might forget. Shame on UA for taking the easy way out.
It's extremely dangerous! UA would, in fact, be liable in this case since it was their decision to leave carry-on bags rather than checked bags.
It is also a reminder to carry an extra small bag on these RJ's and prop planes that will fit in the overhead bin.