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9 years 11 months ago #374444 by Damon
I just got back from a quick trip out to Dallas and brought my photography bag with me anticipating some free time to take some photos.  On the flight there, over head space was limited, I was already sitting down with my camera bag stored above.  My camera bag is smaller than the size limits for overhead storage.  Long story short, the flight attendant was playing musical bags, and trying to make room by removing larger bags already stored above for the last passengers who were boarding late.  She was having these larger bags stored below as checked baggage.  Well I didn't want my camera bag stored below and this lead into an argument where I swear I thought I was going to get taser'd by an air marshal!  The flight attendant didn't care that I had sensitive expensive electronics in my bag and no lock.   I understood her reasoning and respect what the flight crew needs to do.  However this bag wasn't all that big, it was full of my camera gear and I had no lock. 

So my question is, do we as travelers have rights in cases like this?  As a paying passenger who has not broken any rules, do I have final say?  Again my bag was well below the max size for overhead storage.  

Thank you for advise.  
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9 years 11 months ago #374448 by effron
Mine stays with me, there is no debate.  Let me guess, Delta?
Why so serious?
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9 years 11 months ago #374451 by JeremyS
As far as I'm concerned the flight crew can find someone else to pester, your a paying passenger and you haven't broken any rules concerning size. They shouldn't need to punish you over their own mistakes.
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9 years 11 months ago #374469 by Ruby Grace
Especially if we are talking about my camera gear, it stays with me.  I will politely let them know what I have in bag and that this bag stays with me.  
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9 years 11 months ago #374472 by Don Fischer
I'm retired and in no big hurry to go anywhere. it's their plane and I don't have to take it. Give me back my money and my luggage, unless of course I can keep my stuff here. And don't worry, there won't be a next time. I very seldom get on a plane. Last time was over ten years ago!
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9 years 11 months ago #374475 by Stealthy Ninja
I don't know about rights.  I guess there is some, but airlines also have their own rules and considering it's their plane, they can probably force you to do certain things.  However, I'd certainly fight to have my camera equipment kept on board.  
So, which airline is it?  So we can all avoid it.
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9 years 11 months ago #374499 by Damon

effron wrote: Mine stays with me, there is no debate.  Let me guess, Delta?



You got it!  Delta
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9 years 11 months ago #374502 by Damon
Well, it's good to see I'm on the same page with most.  I think its' time for a new local airline.  
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9 years 11 months ago #374508 by Alan Nunez
I have never an will never let an airline check in my camera bag. At least we don't need to worry about our film going throughout the X-ray these days!
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9 years 11 months ago #374512 by Roblane
I would stand my ground on keeping my bag with me.  We all have seen those video's, where the baggage handling people are throwing bags.  Can you image how your cameras would look after this?  
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9 years 11 months ago #374569 by garyrhook
If you pay attention to the departure announcements, you are reminded that you are required, by law, to obey the directions of the flight attendants. On board, they are the supreme authority, like it or not (and I don't always like it, but whatever...) So, yeah, they can pretty much do whatever they see fit to do with you or your bags.

That said, I don't underrstand why it wouldn't be first come, first served; and a reasonable, polite request ought to be respected, especially if a bad isn't one of the standard rolling suitcases.

I'd register a complaint with the airline, inquire as to their policies and how you can ensure that you're never put into that position again, and possibly use a different carrier.

That said, traveling by air any more is just not pleasant.
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9 years 11 months ago #374654 by Stealthy Ninja
Delta.  I’ve heard of them…
 
This video has some slightly ‘rude’ stuff but I think you’ll enjoy it:
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9 years 11 months ago #374655 by Stealthy Ninja

garyrhook wrote: If you pay attention to the departure announcements, you are reminded that you are required, by law, to obey the directions of the flight attendants. On board, they are the supreme authority, like it or not...


What a retarded law.
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9 years 11 months ago #374661 by Ian Stone

Roblane wrote: I would stand my ground on keeping my bag with me.  We all have seen those video's, where the baggage handling people are throwing bags.  Can you image how your cameras would look after this?  



Did you see the one with United and the guitar? 
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9 years 11 months ago #374665 by JeremyS
Recently there was a case with Air Canada, with them throwing the carry-on luggage being placed into the cargo area. They threw the luggage from the skywalk down two stories into a luggage box. That is the exact reason why I would keep mine with me at all times
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