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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If they actually boarded by rows/sections, then flight attendants could actually monitor where people are putting their carryons.

We’ve all seen people put their roller bag and [b]backpack and jacket in the overhead bin[/b]. Nobody stops them.

Fwiw, I’ve seen gate agents tell people trying to board early that their group hasn’t been called yet and they are asked to wait.

Everyone lines up early, so they could easily put up signage by rows/sections or simply call by rows. Since you have to pay to be closer to the front, those rows should be called first. [/quote]

Actually, I get ticked off when I pay to check a bag and then am told that I have to put my backpack at my feet to make room for a freeloading carry-on.  That's the whole point of enduring the inconvenience of waiting for my bag.[/quote]

I hate this too but we figured out a hack for it. Bring a lightweight, thin, foldable bag, in addition to your backpack. Out your backpack in the bin where you want it and the empty or mostly empty second bag at your feet. When the flight attendant says “whose bag is this, we need the space for roller bags.” you gesture to your feet and say, sorry I already have another bag at my feet. Once boarding is done, fold up the bag and enjoy your legroom. Works like a charm![/quote]

Great idea!

Let me tell you another hack, when at a performance and someone asks "is this seat taken?" you say yes even if it isn't, and have elbow room!  Works like a charm!

Also try renting a wheelchair when you go to disney to cut in front of the line!  Works like a charm!

Yes, being dishonest often gets you what you want.[/quote]

It’s not dishonest at all. I am entitled to the same amount of overhead bin space as anyone else (one slot.) My bag is not less important because it does not have wheels and a collapsing handle. [/quote]

You keep telling yourself that.  [/quote]

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