There are numerous threads on here about LCC gate checking bags as the overhead bins are full. So that part of your story doesnt stack up.

I think the main problem is they do have rules and the rules allow you extremely generous measurements and up to 23kg for handluggage and a laptop bag on top of that. So if most passengers follow BA rules which they are entitled to, you would soon run out of room.

So they are regulating their rules, they are just very liberal rules

britishairways.com/travel/…en_gb

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This is common on most airlines for short or mid haul trips, and low cost carriers are absolutely no different.

It is a big problem with BA and one I wish they enforced better.

Long haul is fine, it's short haul where there are issues.

Some people point to checked baggage delays at heathrow for the issue hence everyone wants to take things inboard.

Luckily I either fly club, but that's getting bad too as economy passengers are starting to dump their luggage in the lockers too filling those up, or as I have a silver card I get priority boarding so can always find space.

Really shouldn't be that way as instead of like what it is with budget airline where everyone want to rush on board to get a seat, on BA everyone wants to rush onboard to get locker space...

It is a big problem with BA and one I wish they enforced better.

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Enoforce what? They allow large cabin bags up to 23kg and a laptop bag, are you saying you think passengers take more than this? I doubt it, and not when I ve been on a BA flight anyway.

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Lack of overhead space is a problem on BA as well as most other airlines. I've seen BA staff walk around the gate area looking for oversized bags and asking people to volunteer to check their carry-on many times so they are obviously aware of it.

I have been advised (at no extra charge ) to check my hand luggage on a Delta flight.

What BA need to enforce is the sizes of the hand luggage, they state

>>Your main piece of hand baggage is up to the dimensions 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 18in x 10in), including the handle, pockets and wheels.<<

>>Your bag must fit into the bag gauge, available at the check-in area.<<

This is what they need to enforce. The majority of people on my last flight with BA won't have been able to get there's in the bag gauge.

The weight doesn't matter, as long as it fits the measurements

< Much as people moan about the low cost airlines, at least you can always stow your hand luggage. >

Funny

tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g1-i10702-k61239…

There's also the assumption by the OP that the luggage WAS oversize - BA uses the IATA standard size whereas many low costs airlines (and indeed legacy airlines) use smaller sizes

""Enoforce what? They allow large cabin bags up to 23kg and a laptop bag, are you saying you think passengers take more than this? I doubt it, and not when I ve been on a BA flight anyway.""

The rules do not allow large bags. There are set dimensions, it's the weight that is large.

A compliant carry on suitcase and a compliant laptop bag or handbag should not generate too much luggage.

Also the fact that many people do not store their second rather large "bag" in the overhead too and not under the seat just adds to the problem.