Quote:...or just let them gate-check the bag for free.  

 

Part of the problem is people refuse to put carry-ons under the seats in front of them.  

 

I always slide my laptop bag under the seat in front of me...and I'm 6'5" and need room to stretch my feet.  I do it anyway to be courteous.  But I am definitely in the minority.

 

I could name a hundred pet peeves from travelling as I did it for a living for 15+ years (thank goodness it's been 3 years since I got out of that racket).  The vast majority just come people being stupid or just flat out rude/discourteous. 

 

Yes, you can do that, but it completely defeats the purpose of a carry-on. People who would never have carried one before are now doing so to avoid the $25 checked bag fee.

 

I was a road warrior at one point in my career and it got old fast, but there is always overhead space when you have airline status, lol

 

Not quite as tall as you, but 6'3", so I feel the same pain. They should remove the decline function from all seats.

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