tacomasailor
I suggest you get your life in order and not depend on your computer bag. certainly a US passport will fit in your pocket along with driver's license, money and even a cell phone.
IF I ordered an evacuation and ordered you to not take your bag AND YOU DID NOT COMPLY and anyone was hurt due to this I WOULD HOPE MY COMPANY WOULD SUE THE HELL OUT OF YOU>
There are FEDERAL LAWS about following the instructions of the flight crew.
and if you are so big that you can't put your wallet in your pocket, buy first class seats or two coach seats.
Sorry, airliners are built for average size people. Get over it. I'm big too and my shoulders stick out in the aisle when I am deadheading . Deal with it.
And flying 40 years ago? Fine. Contact your congressman and reinstate the regulated airline environment
There is one boss on the plane, the captain. The others are his representatives on the spot. Copilot, Flight Attendants and so forth.
And if you don't want to fly with me, fine.