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07-05-2017 | 07:00 AM
#9442
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Yep. This has happened to me also. Sorry man. I had a ramp guy in CLT once (AA) decide he didn't want to carry a crew bag up the jetway stairs so he took my gate checked bag, hand wrote a check tag, and sent it to the bag belt without telling anyone. After having the gate agent, captain, and ramp supervisor try and find my gate check on the aircraft, the station manager finally told me that it had been sent to baggage claim as per their policy of no gate checks.
07-05-2017 | 07:35 AM
#9443
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From: A320 Cap
I've had this happen several times. I just go along with it, thank the agent for the hospitality and the ride, wheel my bag down, ask the crew if there is room for my bag, then remove the tag and store it in a bin or the cockpit. Winning friends and influencing people makes commuting so much easier.
07-05-2017 | 07:48 AM
#9444
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From: Whiskey Papa
Just FYI, this is a TSA violation that can get you, and everyone else, in some hot water. We got a memo about this awhile back at UAL. Once the bag has been tagged it MUST be checked. Unfortunately some agents are quite obstructionist about the whole thing. Sure makes me appreciate jumping on airlines like SWA that usually let me pre-board, or Alaska and Virgin that will kindly put a gate-check tag on there for me
BTW, jetBlue is also WONDERFUL about gate checking crew member's bags.
07-05-2017 | 08:03 AM
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Usually the gate agent at the desk doesn't scan the bag into the system. That's done by the rampers at the bottom of the jetbridge right before the area you get on the plane, where the door is leading to the ramp. They'll scan it then and take it out the door. I haven't heard of the chute by the gate agent system. In that case it's probably scanned right there.
07-05-2017 | 08:06 AM
#9446
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From: Whiskey Papa
Usually the gate agent at the desk doesn't scan the bag into the system. That's done by the rampers at the bottom of the jetbridge right before the area you get on the plane, where the door is leading to the ramp. They'll scan it then and take it out the door. I haven't heard of the chute by the gate agent system. In that case it's probably scanned right there.
07-05-2017 | 08:07 AM
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From: Downward Dog
I can't tell if you guys are talking about ripping off valet-tags (pink, green or red colored) or white tagged checked luggage.
I recently found out that some e-145 operators can't allow wheeled luggage in the cabin even if it fits.
I recently found out that some e-145 operators can't allow wheeled luggage in the cabin even if it fits.
07-05-2017 | 08:17 AM
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This is correct. Roll-a-board luggage at my regional was not permitted in the cabin. Only the small personal item. I believe part of the reason was the certified W/B program was based on only the small personal item.
07-05-2017 | 08:24 AM
#9449
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I nominate the Delta baggage handler or TSA agent who took the time to untie a tightly knotted, heavy cloth ribbon attached to the handle of my girlfriends roller bag, remove two charms and then sloppily retie it.
The ribbon was tied right next to her "Delta Flight Crew" luggage tag.
The ribbon was tied right next to her "Delta Flight Crew" luggage tag.
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