Overhead bin etiquette
Dec 24, 2008 | 5:34 pm
#31
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC (DCA)
Programs: UA, AA, AS, SPG.
Posts: 3,464
Often my only carry on is a shoulder bag that is very similar to a laptop bag. It always goes into the overhead. I don't mind rearranging it to accommodate a roll a board but I wont put it under my seat....I want my legroom.
If I choose to check a roll a board / suitcase to save overhead space (or guarantee my one small shoulder bag can go in the overhead) I'm not sure why someone who didn't want to check a roll a board is somehow entitled to that same space just because their bag is bigger.
If I choose to check a roll a board / suitcase to save overhead space (or guarantee my one small shoulder bag can go in the overhead) I'm not sure why someone who didn't want to check a roll a board is somehow entitled to that same space just because their bag is bigger.
Dec 24, 2008 | 7:40 pm
#32
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NYNY
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium, UA Silver, AA PLT
Posts: 857
For almost every flight I've been on (I fly US), the GAs announce that smaller items must go under the seat AND everyone should hold onto their coats until the overhead bins are filled. Personally, I hold onto my coat... I'm not big into having my expensive coat smashed under someones dirty rollerboard wheels.
That being said, I would never dare to remove someones item from the bin, even if it looked like it could fit under their seat. Maybe I have too much faith in humanity, but I would just assume that they had a valid reason for doing so.
That being said, I would never dare to remove someones item from the bin, even if it looked like it could fit under their seat. Maybe I have too much faith in humanity, but I would just assume that they had a valid reason for doing so.
Dec 25, 2008 | 10:50 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oxford, Mississippi
Programs: Delta Silver thanks to Million Miles; Choice Plat., point scrounger everywhere
Posts: 1,600
I'm not going to ruin my trip because other people refuse to check their bags.
Last edited by Rebelyell; Dec 26, 2008 at 9:43 am
Dec 25, 2008 | 11:29 pm
#38
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Plat, AA 1MM LT Gold, *wood Plat
Posts: 144
Everyone could check their rollerboards and then we wont have an issue (infact, we may even have some spare room to store some extra pillows 
). Since thats not going to happen I like the free for all. It takes into account people who paid more typically or travel more (business folks), and are more likely to carry both pieces of luggage as well as so they get to their client locations on time.
The airlines could fix it all and give us all first class seats.
). Since thats not going to happen I like the free for all. It takes into account people who paid more typically or travel more (business folks), and are more likely to carry both pieces of luggage as well as so they get to their client locations on time. The airlines could fix it all and give us all first class seats.
Dec 26, 2008 | 12:28 am
#39
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,651
How bout first and foremost handling bags properly? i.e. don't lose them, don't break them, make baggage handlers and airlines personally liable for any damage or loss to checked in luggage.
Last edited by stupidhead; Dec 26, 2008 at 12:35 am
Dec 26, 2008 | 2:31 pm
#40
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 38,543
Everyone could check their rollerboards and then we wont have an issue (infact, we may even have some spare room to store some extra pillows ). Since thats not going to happen I like the free for all. It takes into account people who paid more typically or travel more (business folks), and are more likely to carry both pieces of luggage as well as so they get to their client locations on time.
The airlines could fix it all and give us all first class seats.
). Since thats not going to happen I like the free for all. It takes into account people who paid more typically or travel more (business folks), and are more likely to carry both pieces of luggage as well as so they get to their client locations on time. The airlines could fix it all and give us all first class seats.
Dec 27, 2008 | 8:31 am
#41
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: Recovering after 7 years of UA 1K, Still UA Silver (Which means nothing), Marriott Lifetime Plat Pre
Posts: 1,950
Dec 27, 2008 | 8:57 am
#42
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: AA EP; Bonvoy Platinum: Hilton Gold
Posts: 535
I always travel with a laptop bag and place it under the seat in front of me. As soon as we hit 10k' I slide it out from under the seat on the floor, kind of underneath where my knees are. Best of both worlds. I like it close (not in a bin) because I use it for storage like a woman uses a purse.
Dec 27, 2008 | 9:02 am
#43
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: Recovering after 7 years of UA 1K, Still UA Silver (Which means nothing), Marriott Lifetime Plat Pre
Posts: 1,950
I always travel with a laptop bag and place it under the seat in front of me. As soon as we hit 10k' I slide it out from under the seat on the floor, kind of underneath where my knees are. Best of both worlds. I like it close (not in a bin) because I use it for storage like a woman uses a purse.
Exactly, its convieneint and polight to the other passangers who have rolerboards.
Dec 27, 2008 | 11:20 am
#44
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 38,543
My personal item is my laptop bag. The medicine is a liquid pre-packed into ampules--bulky. To leave it in it's original packaging with the prescription label (necessary--as I said, it's liquid) means a cube about 6" on a side that holds 12 days worth.
Dec 27, 2008 | 1:49 pm
#45
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: BNA
Programs: HH Silver. (Former UA PP, DL PM, PC Plat)
Posts: 9,545