Taking a larger carry-on so I don't have it at my feet
Oct 12, 2014, 9:36 am
#16
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To me, it seems that BA has the tagging system the wrong way around - currently they are tagging the 2nd item to indicate that they shouldn't go in the overheads, however the tags are easily removed, and thus next to worthless if someone wants to flout the rules. IMO it would make more sense to tag the 1st item of hand luggage, and only bags with tags should be allowed up top (at least until boarding is complete)....much harder to add a tag you don't have then to remove one you don't want.
There is always a way round this problem. The occasional fliers wont necessarily know to rip off the tag
Easyjet have a more successful way - 1 item only.
Oct 12, 2014, 10:45 am
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Oct 12, 2014, 11:43 am
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OP, of course by taking a larger carry on you are becoming part of the problem, but I can understand the reason for that attitude.
Personally I think BA just need to ban the the larger role-aboards, or just gate check them like some US airlines do when the flight is full as it simply isn't right that people with reasonable hand baggage are inconvenienced by those who push it.
Personally I think BA just need to ban the the larger role-aboards, or just gate check them like some US airlines do when the flight is full as it simply isn't right that people with reasonable hand baggage are inconvenienced by those who push it.
Oct 12, 2014, 12:54 pm
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To me, it seems that BA has the tagging system the wrong way around - currently they are tagging the 2nd item to indicate that they shouldn't go in the overheads, however the tags are easily removed, and thus next to worthless if someone wants to flout the rules. IMO it would make more sense to tag the 1st item of hand luggage, and only bags with tags should be allowed up top (at least until boarding is complete)....much harder to add a tag you don't have then to remove one you don't want.
OP, of course by taking a larger carry on you are becoming part of the problem, but I can understand the reason for that attitude.
Personally I think BA just need to ban the the larger role-aboards, or just gate check them like some US airlines do when the flight is full as it simply isn't right that people with reasonable hand baggage are inconvenienced by those who push it.
Personally I think BA just need to ban the the larger role-aboards, or just gate check them like some US airlines do when the flight is full as it simply isn't right that people with reasonable hand baggage are inconvenienced by those who push it.
Oct 14, 2014, 3:43 am
#23
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I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to take the risk in their case.
As for Easyjet maybe they provide their crew with better injury coverage than BA (no idea if they do or not).
Until BA either provides coverage for injuries caused in this manner, or reduces the weight of carry-ons allowed (and polices it..) then I certainly don't begrudge the caution of the CC.
Oct 14, 2014, 4:23 am
#24
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To be fair to the CC, if they are injured doing that, they are not covered by BA - and are not entitled to paid sick leave etc. While in 99% of the cases, helping customers with their bags will be fine, considering the size/weight of the bags some people consider carry-on the risk is still there.
I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to take the risk in their case.
As for Easyjet maybe they provide their crew with better injury coverage than BA (no idea if they do or not).
Until BA either provides coverage for injuries caused in this manner, or reduces the weight of carry-ons allowed (and polices it..) then I certainly don't begrudge the caution of the CC.
I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to take the risk in their case.
As for Easyjet maybe they provide their crew with better injury coverage than BA (no idea if they do or not).
Until BA either provides coverage for injuries caused in this manner, or reduces the weight of carry-ons allowed (and polices it..) then I certainly don't begrudge the caution of the CC.
Oct 14, 2014, 5:12 am
#25
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OP, of course by taking a larger carry on you are becoming part of the problem, but I can understand the reason for that attitude.
Personally I think BA just need to ban the the larger role-aboards, or just gate check them like some US airlines do when the flight is full as it simply isn't right that people with reasonable hand baggage are inconvenienced by those who push it.
Personally I think BA just need to ban the the larger role-aboards, or just gate check them like some US airlines do when the flight is full as it simply isn't right that people with reasonable hand baggage are inconvenienced by those who push it.
For the last couple of years I have been a weekly commuter to various client sites across mainland Europe, usually spending 4 nights a week in a hotel room.
I have a roller case which is within the allowed dimensions. My packing regime is by now world-class and I can just fit in everything I need for the week.
How I am being "unreasonable" by wanting to avoid adding time to my journey (by checking a bag) or doing without essential items (by taking a smaller one) ?
GRRRRR
Oct 14, 2014, 5:56 am
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I couldn't agree LESS !!!
For the last couple of years I have been a weekly commuter to various client sites across mainland Europe, usually spending 4 nights a week in a hotel room.
I have a roller case which is within the allowed dimensions. My packing regime is by now world-class and I can just fit in everything I need for the week.
How I am being "unreasonable" by wanting to avoid adding time to my journey (by checking a bag) or doing without essential items (by taking a smaller one) ?
GRRRRR
For the last couple of years I have been a weekly commuter to various client sites across mainland Europe, usually spending 4 nights a week in a hotel room.
I have a roller case which is within the allowed dimensions. My packing regime is by now world-class and I can just fit in everything I need for the week.
How I am being "unreasonable" by wanting to avoid adding time to my journey (by checking a bag) or doing without essential items (by taking a smaller one) ?
GRRRRR
) and I'd be pretty hacked off if it were checked in because of space. I can travel for (just about) up to a week on business with that case and it's saved me a significant amount of unnecessary travel time overall.Better policing of over-sized baggage is what's needed. It's a particular problem on short-haul flights with the rise of hand baggage only fares.
Oct 14, 2014, 6:38 am
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Hand luggage should be for items needed on the flight, and fragile items. HBO fares should cost more than normal fares, and anyone not checking (and picking up) a bag on normal fares should be penalised.
On top of this the hand luggage allowance should be increased to say 56x25x75, again for those who actually need it for fragile items. This could be charged, say an extra £30 for upto 50cm, £60 for upto 75cm.
On top of this the hand luggage allowance should be increased to say 56x25x75, again for those who actually need it for fragile items. This could be charged, say an extra £30 for upto 50cm, £60 for upto 75cm.