UA crew luggage in overhead bins
May 12, 2014, 3:14 pm
#17
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May 12, 2014, 3:17 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Yes having this happen is certainly an annoyance - and I avoid row 1 in any RJ for this exact reason (along with the oxygen). Never had the issue though that I couldn't find overhead space after finding mine full - but I usually check my bag due to longer trip durations so don't use much space to begin with...
May 12, 2014, 3:32 pm
#19
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On my last 772 flight with 39/40 seats full the closet (for F) in front of 6AB appeared to be for the exclusive use of crew and the overhead space about 6AB CDGH JK was loaded with crew bags. So, yes, space was tight. The constant accessing and slamming of the doors was more annoying than the crew use of the space. It is amazing that the crew didn't know it is possible shut the bins without slamming.
May 12, 2014, 5:10 pm
#21
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To the back of the plane. Definitely not at F of BF and definitely not on bins marked "economy plus only". If they need to access something during the flight they can store it in a small bag in a closet.
May 12, 2014, 5:31 pm
#22
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The pre-departure yelling every 3 to 4 mins at passengers that are boarding to "Please find your seat and step out of the aisle" gives me a pre-departure headache. Seriously, a softer, gentler, request would probably sound a little more professional.
May 12, 2014, 6:38 pm
#23
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Remember, that there are fewer people per bin in the front of the plane in addition to larger underseat storage (on some aircraft) and most of them get to check their bags for free. So your solution is to add addl bags to the area that is already the most dense in terms of bin space/passenger, with smaller underseat storage and a long walk both ways, in addition to being the last to board, so little time to find other space or gate check prior to door closure?
In any aircraft with 2 aisles (widebody,) I challenge you to find bin space overfilling in the premium cabins if people either a) carrying on more than they are allowed, or b) not utilizing the underseat storage for items, but instead hogging bin space. I grant you on an airbus, between the way the underseat storage area is lacking, the bulkhead person needing full bin space and the lack of many rows to offset the bulkhead double usage it can happen, but on other aircraft, it is simply people not stowing correctly and putting everything up top.
Last edited by fastair; May 12, 2014 at 6:43 pm
May 12, 2014, 7:14 pm
#25
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May 12, 2014, 7:30 pm
#26
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In any aircraft with 2 aisles (widebody,) I challenge you to find bin space overfilling in the premium cabins if people either a) carrying on more than they are allowed, or b) not utilizing the underseat storage for items, but instead hogging bin space. I grant you on an airbus, between the way the underseat storage area is lacking, the bulkhead person needing full bin space and the lack of many rows to offset the bulkhead double usage it can happen, but on other aircraft, it is simply people not stowing correctly and putting everything up top.
May 12, 2014, 7:40 pm
#27
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And that you should and could keep in a smaller bag in the cabin, understandable. But when FA's bring on several full size bags with their clothing, etc., that is not something required to have with you in the aircraft. Take what you need in a smaller bag and take up less space from the paying customer. Come on, you know the majority of your roller bag is not required in the cabin.
May 12, 2014, 7:56 pm
#28
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And that you should and could keep in a smaller bag in the cabin, understandable. But when FA's bring on several full size bags with their clothing, etc., that is not something required to have with you in the aircraft. Take what you need in a smaller bag and take up less space from the paying customer. Come on, you know the majority of your roller bag is not required in the cabin.
May 12, 2014, 8:01 pm
#29
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Except that not all F/As carry a smaller bag sometimes they just carry their larger rollerboard which not only has changes of clothes, toiletries etc, but also has our manuals and other things we need onboard with us. And F/As for the most part keep their oversized manuals along with other paperwork in the larger of the luggage. And unless we are required to our luggage isn't getting gate checked.
May 12, 2014, 8:04 pm
#30
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They can carry their required manuals, etc is a smaller bag, just as I have to carry things in a brief case. They take advantage of the overhead bins because they can do it. The paying customer should come first. The FA's can reduce their baggage footprint, they just don't want to. Like for us, it is more convenient to do it that way, not a requirement.
Last edited by JOSECONLSCREW28; May 12, 2014 at 8:10 pm