PASSENGERS flying on British Airways planes this year could be able to take advantage of a slight cabin tweak that makes travelling much easier. A brand new feature has been introduced onto eight new planes set to be launched this year and, despite it being subtle, it's going to relieve a lot of stress for those on board. There's nothing worse than being among the last to board the flight, only to find that the space in your overhead bin has been taken up by other people's luggage.
It leaves you scrambling to find a spot elsewhere on the plane, which then takes ages to find once you've landed. BA's new tweak will prevent that from happening, ensuring there's enough room in each overhead bin for everyone's luggage. Now, instead of passengers having to lay their cases flat to fit into the overhead lockers , they can instead be stowed on their side.
This way, a load more bags can be slotted into the bins, allowing for each passenger to have their own luggage above their head. The new bins could prevent arguments from occurring - with Sun Travel's resident flight attendant saying there are always squabbles caused by people not following the rules when it comes to getting off the plane. They said: "People who try and push their way to the front when getting off the plane are idiots.
"You should just wait in your seat until it's your row's turn to get off the plane, it's much more orderly and, if everyone follows the rules, it's more efficient. "If your luggage is elsewhere because.