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I don't even know what to say about this (europe.pub)
submitted 6 days ago by to c/mildlyinfuriating@lemmy.world
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Yes, I'd like to pay nearly $200 for shipping of a $30 thing. Or free shipping that will arrive on the same day.

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[–] 0 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Plenty of bags could have fit on top of my flat, 4-inch thick electric guitar case.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

    That's not how overhead bins work. Are you under the impression that the luggage size restrictions are just a suggestion? They're there to get a space for everyone on the plane, and your "flat" case makes it impossible to fit the large cases of other passengers that are abiding by the restrictions.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago* (2 children)

    Depends on the style of the bin. Most are designed to have the bags placed with their second-longest dimension vertical. If you swap that to horizontal (so rotate the bag 90°), you can fit maybe 3 bags per bin instead of 5, but you free up a few inches where a flat guitar case could easily fit.

    I've done it more than once on transcontinental flights.

    Also, not every carry-on is at the exact maximum size. Plenty of people bring second backpacks, duffel bags, etc. To pretend otherwise is just being obtuse.

    As for not abiding size restrictions for carry-ons, the federal Department of Transportation specifically has a carve-out for instruments being allowed as carry-ons so long as they fit in a bin and aren't so large that they would need the passenger to purchase an additional seat, like you might need to for a double bass or tuba.

    I think, perhaps, before chiding me for ignoring the rules, you should learn what the rules are.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    If you swap that to horizontal (so rotate the bag 90°), you can fit maybe 3 bags per bin instead of 5

    So denying space to other passengers.

    Also, not every carry-on is at the exact maximum size. Plenty of people bring second backpacks, duffel bags, etc. To pretend otherwise is just being obtuse.

    Yeah, just have the flight attendants take care of the tedious easter egg hunt to find bags that can fit in the lessened space and other bags to take those spaces. I'm sure they don't have anything better to do before take off 🙄

    I think, perhaps, before chiding me for ignoring the rules, you should learn what the rules are.

    Yeah, the US government saying you can technically be a dick really lets you off the hook here. Congrats. /s

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago

    So denying space to other passengers.

    Uh, no? Like I said, flight attendants are very preemptive about gate checking them, to the point where even on flights where it would have had plenty of space they'll still gate check it.

    Yeah, just have the flight attendants take care of the tedious easter egg hunt to find bags that can fit in the lessened space and other bags to take those spaces. I'm sure they don't have anything better to do before take off 🙄

    I didn't say I've made flight attendants do that (I haven't, I talk to other passengers looking for places for their bags, y'know, like an adult).

    Why are you so insistent on taking the most entitled possible tone from me?

    Yeah, the US government saying you can technically be a dick really lets you off the hook here. Congrats. /s

    You know, I genuinely hope someday you have the joys of dealing with someone just like yourself.

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