Airlines: Assign overhead bins

The airlines require that we use carry-on luggage that fits into a box provided to measure them [“Carry-On Regulations May Leave Travelers Holding the Bag,” Travel Insider, Dec. 12]. However, when you try to put your bag in the overhead racks, you find that another traveler’s luggage is so large that there isn’t room for yours. It would take little effort for the airlines to have luggage compartments lettered A, B, C, D etc., so you can put your bags into compartments that correspond with the seat letter.

C.A. Hartman

Mission Viejo

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