Originally Posted by
Thruster763
Only practical answer is to stop cabin baggage bigger than will go under a seat, enforce it 100% and remove the ovehead bins. The airlines are never going to do this though.
It really does seem this would be the ideal solution, for a number of reasons. Not only is it safer in an emergency, but it's going to make it easier and faster to get through security. I can understand wanting to keep your phone/laptop/meds/papers/etc with you, but personally, the last thing I'd want is to lug all my clothes and whatnot around with me. Seems like it would make things easier for the flight attendants, too - people not blocking the aisles accessing their suitcases while FA's are trying to serve drinks, etc.