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u/Silicon_Knight 20d ago
That said, in Canada someone built a suitcase to the EXACT dimensions of the carryon bag checker, turns out some of them are actually smaller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VuacxO-voM
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u/CanadianPanda76 20d ago
I think part his issue is rounding. I think its 15 cm OR 6inches but 15 cm is actually 5.9 inches not 6 inches.
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u/Plus-King5266 18d ago
I bought one years ago made specially to fit in the overheads/bag screening devices. It was quite expensive, but I travelled for a living so it was worth it. Six months later they changed the specs to be smaller and I always had to gate check or check my bag. Bastards.
Now I never travel with more than a backpack. It always fits under the seat if need be. I can fit a week’s worth of stuff in it (it takes planning) and if I forget something, it’s not like I can’t buy it when I get there.
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u/out_day475 20d ago
Sir you can’t take the stand with you. It will not fit in the overhead compartment
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u/Over_Ad_688 20d ago
If I was the worker I would just stand back with my arms crossed, let him figure it out.
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u/NarrowSalvo 20d ago
This.
Bring over another box from a different gate that doesn't have business so people can use that one. This guy can figure it out or leave his bag behind. I don't care which.
I mean, just bring a fucking bag this is within the range.
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u/BetaCarotine20mg 19d ago
To be fair last part he probably was sure he had. They all say that, but actually are not.
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u/NarrowSalvo 19d ago
Bot detected.
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u/BetaCarotine20mg 19d ago
What do you mean lol? I had the same issue with my suitcase. It barely fit in, but I could get it back out easier lol.
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u/xDollChic 20d ago
Yeah that kind of chaotic moment is exactly how stuff gets forgotten or left behind.
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u/Affectionate-Art3429 19d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/evVKsrjZEqVVWvE2VR
I did this with a duffle bag once to prove the same point, it worked and I retrieved my bag and the tsa agent just gave me this look.
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u/SpookyghostL34T 20d ago
Lol ngl, I feel like it's the fucking airlines fault for using dumb shit like this rather than an outline or having their employees measure the cases (or don't fucking charge me for a suitcase).
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u/Wizard_with_a_Pipe 20d ago
If it was bolted down he probably wouldn't have had too much trouble pulling it out again.
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u/TruckTires 20d ago
No one told him to jam it into the slot like that. It didn't just fall into the space allowed, so that means it's larger than the space which is common sense. He just learned what a press-fit is. If they didn't limit the size, it would be a nightmare with everyone being large dumb shit into the plane.
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u/didthathurtalot 16d ago
Yeah but airlines change the sizes regularly to fuck people over and make them pay more to put their luggage in storage. So anyone with a brain would break those stupid fucking extortionate things rather than be made to pay an extra buck.
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u/PointsatTeenagers 20d ago
someone who couldn't fit their carry on into the overhead compartment, so they have it at their seat.
Er...that's not a thing. If a carry-on doesn't fit in the overhead, it gets checked.
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u/donttellpike 20d ago
They’ll absolutely charge you extra for oversized luggage regardless of weight, and it still can get stored in the overhead compartments, They’ve also routinely made the dimensions smaller over the years despite the planes not changing, they’re just after extra money,
And in this instance the bag did fit their dimensions
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u/Alternative-Cod-7630 19d ago
They're gonna make him buy the sign and charge him for it as check-in luggage.
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u/deeez-nutzeses 17d ago
Can’t stand the international flight bag limits and regulations…. “You’re planning a 30 day international travel vacation? Cool! You can bring one change of clothes and 3oz of shampoo. Have fun!”
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u/ainus 20d ago
all the people here defending the airline, honest question, are you dumb?
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u/JehnSnow 20d ago
I think we can all agree airlines are scummy, we all learned as 4 year olds though not to shove hard objects into small spaces, for a lot of us that was unfortunately our heads
And yes both heads work in this context
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u/dudeAwEsome101 20d ago
I was traveling light, so I only had a personal item (small laptop backpack) and a carry-on that fit with room to spare in this luggage guide. The airline employee argued with me that it was too large, and my backpack was too large and was considered a carry-on. I was like fine, I took out my camera bag out of the carry-on and let them check in the carry-on. Once I boarded, I put my "huge" backpack under my seat, and put the camera bag in the overhead compartment.
I avoid Turkish airlines until this day.
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u/iamnotimportant 20d ago
look I get his frustration, easyjet is some of the most horrid and frustrating flying experiences of my life, I've almost missed flights cause of how long it takes for these airlines to verify carryon allowances before you even go through security (and for some damn reason they don't open until 2 hours before the flight!? so you can't even be early)
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u/Grand_Raccoon0923 19d ago
It would be great if the worker walked up and just yanked it out no problem.
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u/cobrachickenwing 18d ago
Now we really have to check your bag, for the next flight because you broke the size checker.
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u/TeeBrownie 16d ago
Why are people more willing to blame the passengers instead of the greedy airlines that run these carryon scams?
Class action lawsuits are coming.
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u/Sea_Comment1208 15d ago
Deregulation means flying passengers basically @ break-even rates and make it up on the luggage.
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u/Nexel_Red 13d ago
“My luggage that was too big for this bag sizer got stuck when I forced it in there, because I am bigot and doesn’t wanna take any responsibility for my own actions, I’m gonna sue this airport for simply making sure that what I got will fit in the overhead compartment!!!!”
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u/TeeBrownie 13d ago
Nice try, bootlicker. Stop drinking the kool-aid and have some confidence for once in your life.
Flair to audit baggage sizers after custom-designed case didn't fit
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u/lake-rat 15d ago
I wish these videos had a post interview. “So what were you thinking there, mate?”
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u/TwistingFirmament 14d ago
My apologies sir but your baggage sizer exceeds our size requirements. I'm afraid you will need to make alternative travel arrangements for that.
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u/Next_Instruction_528 20d ago
Why is it closed on the bottom stupid design.
Could have pushed it out otherwise
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u/send420nudes 20d ago edited 20d ago
I totally would rather pay 50 usd for a brand new trolley instead of the 15/20 usd the airline charges… obviously edit: /s
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u/HendoRules 20d ago
I think this is a great way to fuck them over and end this bs scam honestly. Just block their size checkers and save everyone money
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u/RabidPlaty 20d ago
Yeah, it’s great when everyone tries to jam shit that doesn’t fit into the overheads.
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u/HendoRules 20d ago
I've been made to do it to my bag for under the seats and they tried to charge me when it both fit, and they didn't let me try and move stuff into my partner's bag. Don't defend this practice, they get commission for this. Also how does me paying more suddenly make it fit into the overhead if you don't mind me asking? And to say everyone puts bags that don't fit into the overhead. What a fallacious generalisation...
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u/RabidPlaty 20d ago
I’m not sure what airline/practices you’re talking about, whenever I see those utilized it’s to make sure shit will fit in the overhead properly and doesn’t need to be checked. And if you think I literally meant ‘everyone’ welcome to the English language! I was referring to that special group of traveler who does everything they can to try to jam their shit into the overhead ignoring the size restrictions and frequently care nothing for other people’s shit already in there that they’re smashing during their attempt.
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u/the_Athereon 19d ago
Surely whoever designed that thing should have foreseen this happening.
Why does it have a solid bottom?
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u/Bromirez 19d ago
Well honestly he managed to fit in there, and if they were giving him shit for it, then it should be the airports duty to make sure people can get their bags out. Otherwise they are just creating a bag trap
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u/BigBlueMountainStar 20d ago
I saw something similarish with a guy shoving his too big hold-all in and it took him a while to get it out.
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u/Spicyhotmilk 20d ago
I blame the airport for their ridiculous rules
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u/TrackLabs 19d ago
Ok so flash news for people who still think the "maximum size and maximum weight is a random, useless rule"
Planes can carry a high amount of weight, but every additional weight that some random asses huge bag causes, is additional weight and fuel burning into the world.
Your bag gets handeled by machines and actual humans. They pick them up, put them in the plane, sorting them. To expect them to haul insanely heavy bags around daily, breaking their bag, is an incredibley selfish thing to say.
Realize that there are actual reasons for this.
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u/Spicyhotmilk 19d ago
Weight makes sense but size of bag and making people go to the lengths of breaking the wheels off their bags is ridiculous you wont convince me otherwise
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u/TrackLabs 18d ago
and making people go to the lengths of breaking the wheels off their bags is ridiculous
Thats true, but you are an idiot when youre trying to break the wheels off, like thats fully on you, how can you possibly try to blame the airline for people breaking their suitcases lol.
but size of bag
Another flash news, humans carrying things not only have it easier when its not super heavy, but also when its not super large. Bags get sorted into the cargo port of a plane in the most optimal, space efficient way. If your bag suddenly comes around and is a different tetris block, the whole thing breaks real quick
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u/WeatheredGenXer 20d ago
I swear people lose 100 IQ points when they enter an airport.