Italy Bans Overhead Bins on Flights

[THE WIZARD]

Is this the way forward for all airlines!
It would certainly stop all the hanging about in the isles while people attempt to put stuff in, or remove stuff, from the overhead lockers & stop 'hand' luggage being pulled down the isles too :

Taken from The Points Guy today:

On Friday, Italy’s National Civil Aviation Authority announced a decree intended to prevent people from congregating while onboard planes by banning the use of overhead bins. The measure is thought to prevent crowds from clogging aisles while passengers place and retrieve overhead items upon boarding and deplaning.

This ban applies to all flights arriving and departing from Italian airports, even those that are long-haul international. Interestingly, this same decree also lifts Italy’s restrictions on blocked seats, effectively replacing one policy with another.

Since this is a government-imposed mandate, passengers will not have to pay for checked baggage fees — as long as they’re within the airline’s size requirements for carry-on baggage.

[Cabbie]

So you cannot congregate onboard but you will all stand around the luggage carousels in the terminal instead

-Steve

[Guest]

I think this is a good idea but then I never put my bag in the overhead locker , always under the seat in front , it’s so much easier !

[JohnD]

Originally Posted by THE WIZARD

Is this the way forward for all airlines!
It would certainly stop all the hanging about in the isles while people attempt to put stuff in, or remove stuff, from the overhead lockers & stop 'hand' luggage being pulled down the isles too :

Taken from The Points Guy today:

On Friday, Italy’s National Civil Aviation Authority announced a decree intended to prevent people from congregating while onboard planes by banning the use of overhead bins. The measure is thought to prevent crowds from clogging aisles while passengers place and retrieve overhead items upon boarding and deplaning.

This ban applies to all flights arriving and departing from Italian airports, even those that are long-haul international. Interestingly, this same decree also lifts Italy’s restrictions on blocked seats, effectively replacing one policy with another.

Since this is a government-imposed mandate, passengers will not have to pay for checked baggage fees — as long as they’re within the airline’s size requirements for carry-on baggage.

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Sounds like a gift to the baggage handlers.

[Nicksgirl]

I always put my bag under the seat, but when I see people bring on huge bags I despair...… mind you the Cabin Crew take most of the Space. Just wish I could get a flight. xxx

[EssexSue]

I am another who likes to keep my bag with me, right where I can see it and get to it at all times.

[Peko]

Originally Posted by Cabbie

So you cannot congregate onboard but you will all stand around the luggage carousels in the terminal instead

-Steve

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And at check-in / bag drop before departure...and everyone will still congregate onboard, just for a few seconds less.

[KarenG]

I hope not, as my meds take up a lot of room and I can’t check them.

[scottishgirl1]

Really hope other countries and airlines dont follow this! Long haul would be a real worry indirect with next to nothing onboard with you and I always go home to Glasgow with hand luggage only for a few days and love not having to bother with check in or the baggage carousel

[Brave5]

So much for hand luggage only flights