pscraig

I try to be nice and gate check my bag when flying a 135, but a few recent events have forever changed my mind. Per the FOM you can store a crew bag in an empty galley cart (grab it before catering does!), the front closet, under 14B, or *an overhead compartment.* I will now always use an overhead compartment, sorry folks, I know some FAs dont like it but I like having fresh socks.

Why you ask?

1. HSV turn on a 135. 10 min after takeoff we get an ACARS message telling us to call the station ops, who inform us a crew bag accidentally went to bag claim. It was on the jetway for loading with the other gate checks, but they somehow missed the blue tag (thought it was from the inbound flight) and sent it to bag claim.

2. Coming back into IAH, my bag is unloaded with the rest and sitting on the jetway (I can see it). I take longer than usual to get out of the plane (we had a mx issue to deal with) and a ramper thinks its an unclaimed gate check, and sends it to bag service. Apparently the large yellow crew tag was invisible.

3. Arrival at Saltillo, they announce that all gate checks can be picked up inside the terminal. After immigration. Which does me no good when my passport stays in an organizer in my overnight bag. Thanks guys. This also got a few passengers.

Rant over.

SpatialD

Thanks for the advice. You make some compelling points. Besides, I never like checking my bag on any flight, ever. It's good to know about the overhead bins, except that my bag won't fit up there.

Schwing

My travelpro always fits under 14b easily. Not sure about the bigger PNS bags.

pscraig

The Luggageworks/PNT does fit under 14B as well as in an overhead. What seems to happen is the FA puts hers (his) in the closet, CA/FO under 14b, no empty galley carts (esp to Mexico since we do a meal service) then where do you put yours?

My last trip was all 135 flying and the bag stayed in the overhead. No worries

Jetlinker

You angry disgruntled employ you. j/k....whats up bro? 8)