Because you don't have to retrieve your bag from the overhead locker, you can get straight off the plane and to passport control/immigration quickly.

What gets my goat is when people bring massive backpacks and stuff them in bins, taking the space of 1. For example, Singapore Airlines limits passengers (including in premium cabins) to carry-on bags weighing up to 7kg (~15lbs). Before leaving it at the door of the plane, attach the straps and bring a bungee cord to double secure it. I have to bring insulin pump supplies and insulin with me, which are not supposed to be separated from my person.Made of a durable, yet lightweight water-resistant fabric, it offers maximum protection and security. Protecting your child’s car seat from dirt, germs and damage when checked at the airline gate it is made easy by the bag’s large size (fits almost ALL car seats), lockable draw-string closure, carry handle, reinforced seams and attached stretch pouch that makes unfolding and refolding quick and easy. I did find it annoying one time when they "hit the limit" right as I reached the ticket taker and required all other bags to be checked.

L. Childress Deluxe Gate Check Travel Bag for Car Seats and Strollers is compatible with ALL car seats, most single strollers and some double strollers. JL Childress brand Gate Check Travel Bags are designed to protect your prams, strollers and car seats from dirt, germs, scratches and damage, offering extra durability and added convenience to your travel either by air, train, car or bus! A few months ago I paid to check my bag as I wanted to try to sleep as well as possible on my flight and wanted to have the area under the seat in front of me clear. In reality boarding is slowed down by people crowding the gate area, but that doesn’t seem to be how psychology works for most people.I had a person one time (regional jet, and in FC), ask if I could put mine under the seat because he needs space for both of. Most companies recommend small umbrella-type strollers that fold and many of them have size and weight limits.

Just curious what others think if you only have a personal item is it alright to go in the overhead bin or does it HAVE to go underneath the seat? Almost all the time when I'm asked to check-in my carry on at the gate (usually due to lack of bulkhead space as flight is full), I'll just delare that my carry-on has high value items (my laptop etc) and some essential medication. Not an option for everyone I understand, but if you fly a full-service airline Business or FirstClass, you will rarely be asked to weigh either carry-on, and never both. I've been on flights where it is announced that overhead bin space is limited and anyone who has a bag they would like to "gate-check" is invited to .

However, this allowance does not extend to passengers who try to bring a full-sized carry-on item on board when their fare type does not permit them to do so.

Providing tips on how to circumnavigate a rule that in parts is for safety reasons (bags falling from overhead bins can cause a lot of damage) and partly for reasons of convenience (allow as many guests as possible to take their carry ons with them) is irresponsible. The company does not assume any responsibility for any damage that might occur to strollers or car seat that are not checked at the check-in counter packed in a box.Some companies, such as United Airlines, [3] JetBlue, [4] and Southwest Airlines, [5] assume no liability for any damage produced to gate-checked strollers. Oh, and to those poster that think there’s some Heidi hole in the plane for your bag there may not be!