Large Overhead Bins?

Old Jul 11, 2022, 3:11 pm
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Originally Posted by Buster CT1K
I have always said that if AS really wanted to incentivize people to gate check their bags, they should offer 2500 miles, $25 credit vouchers, or (even better) cash to get volunteers!
The fact that they make this announcement on pretty much every flight gives people incentive to cheat the system as it is. I can't tell you how many people I've seen take grossly oversized bags through security, including full-size suitcases, only to rush them up to the GA when they ask for volunteers. I can't imagine how bad it would get if they actually got compensated.
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Old Jul 12, 2022, 8:22 am
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Originally Posted by SeaLuggageLover
The fact that they make this announcement on pretty much every flight gives people incentive to cheat the system as it is. I can't tell you how many people I've seen take grossly oversized bags through security, including full-size suitcases, only to rush them up to the GA when they ask for volunteers. I can't imagine how bad it would get if they actually got compensated.
I saw someone try to get away with that on an AA flight a couple of weeks ago. The GA said, that's not a carry on, so there's a $30 fee.
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Old Jul 12, 2022, 8:27 am
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Originally Posted by VegasGambler
I saw someone try to get away with that on an AA flight a couple of weeks ago. The GA said, that's not a carry on, so there's a $30 fee.
I saw that on an AS flight pre-covid, felt like cheering!
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