"fred" wrote in message ...
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, harry
writes

I have paid for a space for my hand luggage. I expect that space to be
there, not taken up by some pillock. So it is "my" luggage locker for
the duration of the flight.

As pointed out to Arfa, next time you fly, ask the cabin crew where your
personally reserved space can be found and see if the airline agrees with
your position.

You can usually find space in nearby lockers and I've always found cabin
crew to be helpful in finding space where I have not. I've not had any
difficulty in finding space for my hand luggage on even the busiest
flights but I don't expect to be able to board last and still find a space
in the bin above my head.

In over 20 years of flying I've never had a need to use an overhead
locker**; my carry-on bag fits under the seat in front.

So it's quite annoying when it takes ages to board because the aisles are
blocked with people trying to fit items into the lockers and are completely
oblivious to others trying to get past.

(** Except for the odd pillow and blanket which the airline dumps on my
seat.)

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Bartc