Summary
A passenger on a United flight shared his frustration online after being forced to store his bag in a distant overhead compartment due to a woman's coat occupying nearby space. The discussion highlights a common issue with passengers using overhead bins for smaller items when space is limited. The conversation reflects ongoing concerns about proper usage of overhead storage during flights.
Key Facts
- The passenger was on a United flight and sat in seat 1A, a bulkhead seat where bags must be kept overhead.
- A woman refused to move her coat from an overhead bin, causing the passenger to store his bag further back.
- The incident started a debate online about the proper use of overhead bins.
- Many people believe overhead bins should primarily be for bags, not coats or small items.
- A poll shows that over half of Americans get annoyed when others don't follow flight attendant instructions or use more overhead space than needed.
- With more people using carry-ons, overhead bin space has become more limited.
- Newsweek reached out to the passenger for comment, but couldn't verify the full details.
