Stan,
Having flown quite a lot in the past few years, both domestically and
internationally, I've seen some stubborn and arrogant airline employees
(gate agents and flight attendants).
On one of the regional flights, the flight attendant was demanding to
gate-side-check the bag even after it was placed in the overhead
compartment. When I, politely and calmly, asked her why, she refused to
explain why ("just because I am in charge here") and called the security
guy who threatened deplaning and arresting me if I had not allowed the
bag to be placed to into the belly of the plane. Fortunately, that bag
didn't have much of valuable things.
... and I've seen a few other stories with others on various flights.
So, just keep in mind that the logic doesn't always work with some
"local tzars" that enjoy the power. But I am sure you are aware of it. :-)
Cheers,
Igor
Stanley Halpin Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:07:19 -0700 wrote:
...
The regional jets have very small overhead storage, not good for much more
than a jacket, maybe a purse. One thing that may have helped me is that
if/when the check-in or gate attendant thought to question the LowePro
backpack, I could state with absolute certainty that I had been there,
done that, and (a) would not gate check my valuable camera gear, but (b)
knew without question that the LowePro would fit under the seat in front
of me. So the small suitcase gets gate checked, the tripod gets unstrapped
and goes overhead, and the backpack goes under the seat.
...
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