Checking in hand luggage on a Basic Fare

[Tom]

I think BA need to tighten up their hand baggage policy or at the very least enforce their existing policy. I travel with a medium backpack on a mixture of economy and business class tickets. I’m often asked to put my backpack under the seat in front of me. This doesn’t sound like a lot to ask but it does annoy me a bit. I’m 6’ 3” and having the backpack under my seat makes the whole journey less comfortable. All because some people bring a huge wheelie case, another bag and a huge puffer jacket.

I understand why cabin crew ask me to move my bag as there is limited overhead space, but I also feel that I should be entitled to a proportionate amount of overhead space and penalising me for bringing a small bag is harsh.