PAL62V

I think the point here is not whether someone NEEDS to get somewhere a minute quicker (although as pointed out that could make a heck of a difference at LGW if catching a train). It's more a case of what is the problem leaving a little space or at least allowing them to go past if they desire? I see no issue with that unless the luggage is so large that it can't be made to fit on the escalator without taking up the whole width, and in that case I wonder if it should have been Hand Baggage anyway. I always get on the step and then pull the bag behind me so that it sits neatly on the next step, allowing space on my left/right if someone wants to pass. No big deal. It's called being considerate and mature. Not an arrogant man-child.

orbitmic

As someone who connects most of the time I travel, a minute often makes a big difference. 50 minutes early may actually mean that you can catch the previous connection (easy if you have a flexible ticket and are travelling HBO) and spend more time with your partner and/or kids. In any case, I guess why is noone's business really as others mentioned, the request seemed polite enough.

Greenpen

I'm with Man A here, at least as far as moving aside on an escalator is concerned. Carrying luggage, even hand luggage (which may of course consist of several huge bags), on an escalator requires care and attention and if people are insisting in pushing past, even if politely asking, then it is they that are causing a problem both to the person in front of them and the rest of the people on the escalator.

Now, as for people standing still on travelators, that's another thing altogether (unless you want a nice photo of an aeroplane for your collection).

Is there one or two Ls in travellator?

GadgetGal

Surely anyone with that much luggage is better off with the lift?

Saltire74

Pascoe

I am not sure that carrying cabin baggage on an escalator requires that much care and attention. Just wheel it on, pick a step and stand there until the end. If you don't normally just fall over on level ground any other time you're probably ok ;-)

I manage escalators and steps with my little-un in his buggy if I have to take him to the back up nursery near my office (which can happen on occasion) and that's two tube lines in rush hour. And I can still let people pass me usually.

Vinotraveller

I was just about to post the same as it does sound very similar to the incident I witnessed. I am delighted to say I have not been on the same flight as that individual again.