Air Law 20

Airliners are designed with some limited space underneath each seat. It ain't much...but backpacks, handbags, manbags and purses fit pretty perfectly.

So why do I see so many self-absorbed passengers stuff their small carry-on in the overhead bins...blocking passengers who are not allowed to board until Zone 6 from having any place to stow their larger carry-ons? Especially when they have been asked by ground personnel to place smaller items under the seat in front of them?

AIR LAW 20: Passengers shall place small carry-on items under the seat in front of them and not in the overhead bins. With the exception of those seated at the bulkhead (where such space does not exist), anyone found in violation of this Air Law shall have their carry-on item confiscated by Air Marshals and the contents split among the crew by using a rock-paper-scissors format. Empty backpacks will be forwarded to area social services agencies to be distributed to underprivileged school kids.

Hey...no whining. You selfish goofs brought this on yourself.

Air Law.

Comments

[Jim Walter]

I'd argue that the too large carry on is to blame. If I'm traveling with just a laptop or something like that, I'd rather stick it up top and have what limited leg room there is, for my legs. I think (and maybe this has been covered in an airlaw) that if you have to push, stuff, strain and grunt to get your carry on bag in the overhead bin, you should have to leave it behind on the tarmac.

[Bill Geist]

True Dat…Air Law 5.

However…Jim, I've alerted Air Marshals to be on the lookout for you. Enjoy your next flight…LOL

[Karen Lega]

It is worse on the airlines that charge for checking a bag (i.e. UAL). I noticed that there is a lot more overhead space on Southwest flights because people are more willing to check their bags.

[Jim Walter]

In that case, I may just go all in, and throw my cowboy boots on too! Why violate one law when you can slow down an entire terminal.

[Bill Geist]

That's the spirit! Have a great weekend...