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Oh okay. Good to know, honestly did not know that is the policy and at least in India all the overhead bins are filled with mostly backpacks and small items onl

Oh okay. Good to know, honestly did not know that is the policy and at least in India all the overhead bins are filled with mostly backpacks and small items only (but then we're a country of rule breakers so it doesn't come as a surprise to me). It's mostly ladies handbags which I've seen people put under seats only. Regardless will remember this next time. Thanks.

rahimnathwani 8y ago
Sorry! 90% of my long-haul flights have been with US/European airlines, which all have similar rules and announcements. The last time I flew Air India was many years ago, and I have no idea what their policy and in-flight instructions are like. Most people flying economy class on long-haul flights are allowed to bring on board one carry-on (e.g. small rolling suitcase) one personal item (e.g. handbag or laptop backpack) and a coat. The personal item should fit under the seat in front of you. An example from United: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/travel/Pages/BaggageCarry-On.aspx https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/travel/Pages/BaggageCarry-O... "The maximum dimensions for your personal item that fits under the seat in front of you..." But apparently Air India doesn't allow any bag as a 'personal item' UNLESS it's a lady's hand bag: http://www.airindia.in/hand-luggage.htm http://www.airindia.in/hand-luggage.htm
foobarchu 8y ago
That's fascinating to me. On domestic US flights, the overhead bins are almost exclusively filled with roller-bag luggage, such that if a flight is actually full the last people to board are guaranteed to have to 'valet check' anything they have that doesn't fit under the seat (essentially it becomes a checked bag, and you collect it at the destination). Usually the half hour prior to flights will be filled with attendants making a call over the loudspeaker for any volunteers to have their bags checked for free. It's also the primary reason you see people rushing to get on board early, they want that precious overhead bin space for their rollerbags.
- pjungwir 8y ago
  This really only started after 9/11 when airlines started charging for your first checked bag. Before that most people brought smaller carry-ons and checked more. (Why lug all your stuff around if you don't have to?) But now lots of people are trying to fit everything into their carry-on to avoid fees, so they fill up much faster and have wall-to-wall roller bags.
  - foobarchu 8y ago
    There's also a mistrust of airlines themselves at play. Many people refuse to check their bags unless they absolutely have to, out of fear that their luggage will be lost. It's never happened to me personally, but I've heard enough stories from people who have experienced it to be fearful myself.

rahimnathwani 8y ago

Sorry! 90% of my long-haul flights have been with US/European airlines, which all have similar rules and announcements. The last time I flew Air India was many years ago, and I have no idea what their policy and in-flight instructions are like. Most people flying economy class on long-haul flights are allowed to bring on board one carry-on (e.g. small rolling suitcase) one personal item (e.g. handbag or laptop backpack) and a coat. The personal item should fit under the seat in front of you. An example from United: https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/travel/Pages/BaggageCarry-On.aspx https://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/travel/Pages/BaggageCarry-O... "The maximum dimensions for your personal item that fits under the seat in front of you..." But apparently Air India doesn't allow any bag as a 'personal item' UNLESS it's a lady's hand bag: http://www.airindia.in/hand-luggage.htm http://www.airindia.in/hand-luggage.htm

foobarchu 8y ago

That's fascinating to me. On domestic US flights, the overhead bins are almost exclusively filled with roller-bag luggage, such that if a flight is actually full the last people to board are guaranteed to have to 'valet check' anything they have that doesn't fit under the seat (essentially it becomes a checked bag, and you collect it at the destination). Usually the half hour prior to flights will be filled with attendants making a call over the loudspeaker for any volunteers to have their bags checked for free. It's also the primary reason you see people rushing to get on board early, they want that precious overhead bin space for their rollerbags.

pjungwir 8y ago
This really only started after 9/11 when airlines started charging for your first checked bag. Before that most people brought smaller carry-ons and checked more. (Why lug all your stuff around if you don't have to?) But now lots of people are trying to fit everything into their carry-on to avoid fees, so they fill up much faster and have wall-to-wall roller bags.
- foobarchu 8y ago
  There's also a mistrust of airlines themselves at play. Many people refuse to check their bags unless they absolutely have to, out of fear that their luggage will be lost. It's never happened to me personally, but I've heard enough stories from people who have experienced it to be fearful myself.