Lies about overhead bins and capacity at LGA
Dec 7, 2018, 12:23 pm
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Lies about overhead bins and capacity at LGA
AA LGA to BOS on a ERJ-190. GA gets on the mic and states "we have received an electronic alert that the overheads bins are full." This turns out to be a lie because once boarded, the bins in the back have loads of space.
They then start a spiel about how all carry-ons that appear close to the size limit must be "measured in the FAA regulated baggage bins" Another lie - the airlines regulate size.
They do bust a few people whose bags are too big as a carry on. But why must they lie? We departed one minute short of our scheduled time.
They then start a spiel about how all carry-ons that appear close to the size limit must be "measured in the FAA regulated baggage bins" Another lie - the airlines regulate size.
They do bust a few people whose bags are too big as a carry on. But why must they lie? We departed one minute short of our scheduled time.
Dec 7, 2018, 12:41 pm
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Dec 7, 2018, 12:50 pm
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If you want to play junior leagle beagle, it is true that the carrier sets the maximum carry-on dimension. But, the carrier then files that with the FAA as part of its safety & security policy and a violation of that policy then becomes the basis for an FAA enforcement action, e.g. a fine.
So, if you want a lengthy legal explanation at the gate, perhaps including the CFR cites, you are correct. But, if you want to know whether bringing a scammer bag onboard may result in a fine by FAA, then you have it in plain English.
So, if you want a lengthy legal explanation at the gate, perhaps including the CFR cites, you are correct. But, if you want to know whether bringing a scammer bag onboard may result in a fine by FAA, then you have it in plain English.
Dec 7, 2018, 1:03 pm
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Sort of like the please check your bag as this flight is extremely full.
Me: funny ... when I looked at EF, a few minutes ago, it was F7, Y7 with 7's for every fare categegory
Me: And ... there are only 12 people at the gate
Me: funny ... when I looked at EF, a few minutes ago, it was F7, Y7 with 7's for every fare categegory
Me: And ... there are only 12 people at the gate
Dec 7, 2018, 1:15 pm
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AA LGA to BOS on a ERJ-190. GA gets on the mic and states "we have received an electronic alert that the overheads bins are full." This turns out to be a lie because once boarded, the bins in the back have loads of space.
They then start a spiel about how all carry-ons that appear close to the size limit must be "measured in the FAA regulated baggage bins" Another lie - the airlines regulate size.
They do bust a few people whose bags are too big as a carry on. But why must they lie? We departed one minute short of our scheduled time.
They then start a spiel about how all carry-ons that appear close to the size limit must be "measured in the FAA regulated baggage bins" Another lie - the airlines regulate size.
They do bust a few people whose bags are too big as a carry on. But why must they lie? We departed one minute short of our scheduled time.
Dec 7, 2018, 1:19 pm
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Dec 7, 2018, 1:30 pm
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