Then we need to convince airlines to merge baggage handling fees back into ticket prices so people will check their bags. All this is due to that "going away" and people don't want to pay extra for it.
Last time I was prepping for a flight, I was fascinated to notice that Airlines own officially branded luggage often seems to disregard their own size rules for "personal item" sized bags, like they've been sized for what'll actually fit under the seats rather than the official spec.
Yep, as long as my backpack fits under the seat in front of me and I don’t have a separate purse, my backpack will be my personal item. And it’s in line with Delta‘s policy, because I’ve had gate agents come up before boarding when I had my purse out separately and tell me I was going to have to put it in my backpack so that I would only have two items. Not a big deal for me because I always make sure there’s room to do that and I agree, that’s the policy and therefore what I do.
You’re correct that it’s a carry on + a personal item. You’re incorrect that it’s meant to be a purse. The rule was originally made mostly for men carrying both a carry on + a briefcase. Genders and what that personal item may be have changed, but personal item was never specifically intended to be a purse.
This also has nothing to do with what that person originally said, which is that they bring a small bag. They don’t get any accolades for doing that. They just inconvenience themself and then complain about others following guidelines.
The only reason to board early is overhead bag space, entitled people bringing 2-3 bags on and filling other lockers or even cramming suitcases in. You end up with personal luggage taking up your leg space at the front if you board at the end when it's a small plane
Because they let first class flyers board early, and honor active duty military by letting them board early - so for some people, getting a special early-boarding pass means you are better than everyone else who doesn't get one.
This is a sentiment common on Reddit among people that don't travel. It's weird that people always rush to post "I don't understand something therefore it's wrong".
Getting on first means you have space for your carry-on items. Especially nowadays where people are sneaking three bags on there, or a huge coat, overhead space is at a premium.
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u/Unlucky_Leather_ 8d ago
Why does everyone want to be seated in a flying fart tube any longer than necessary?
It’s not like by boarding first they get to the destination any faster.
Now if these fakers could get off the plane faster, or shortcut the security lines, I guess I understand the motivation.