• Baron Von J
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    378 months ago

    As they other two comments said, it’s for the overhead baggage space. Airlines need to start enforcing passengers to use their correct/allotted baggage space.

    • edric
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      128 months ago

      This is why I always make sure my carry-on fits under the seat, so I don’t need to fight for overhead baggage space.

      • @EatYouWell@lemmy.world
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        168 months ago

        They’ve done that on every flight I’ve been on in the past like 5 years. They start by asking for volunteers, then start yoinking people’s bags as they board.

        • @MammyWhammy@lemmy.ml
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          108 months ago

          I mean gate check where they give it back to you at the gate on the other end not regular bag-check at the gate.

            • @MammyWhammy@lemmy.ml
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              38 months ago

              I recall it being relatively common up until about 5 or 6 years ago on most flights where the overhead bins would likely fill up.