busted for over 62" luggage?
Apr 10, 2012, 8:56 pm
#16
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA plat, SPG gold
Posts: 721
Was flying out of DCA a few weeks ago and when boarding, the GA was having everyone who had a larger than normal looking bag place it in that "does your bag fit" open box thing usually placed out by the ticket counters. Saw at least 5 pissed off people come on the plane afterwards
Apr 11, 2012, 7:41 am
#17
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA - HNL, SEA, DEN, ORD, MCO, and all points inbetween
Programs: Way too many!
Posts: 1,188
Some of my HNL to ORD flights get very twitchy about carry-on luggage and do a mandatory gate-check on any carry-on that is over the limit.
These flights are typically packed to the bulkheads, so they have to be on vigil.
These flights are typically packed to the bulkheads, so they have to be on vigil.
Apr 11, 2012, 2:32 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: ORD, TXL, SZZ
Programs: UA 1K, AA, DL, NK, WN
Posts: 96
As someone who uses 3 oversized bags (66") all the time (3-4 times per year), I confirm that higher FF status does absolute wonders. As long as the weight is below the limit, no one ever says a thing to me. However, years ago, when I had no special status yet, no one ever said anything, either, but maybe I was lucky.