The gate area was crowded by the time we made it through security and down the concourse. "Folks," they were saying from the counter, "this flight is full. Anyone who would like to check your carry on bag, please see us up here at the podium."
I scanned my fellow passengers to see if anyone would react, but most of them seemed quite confident that there would be room for their suitcase, at least. I continued to be a little skeptical of the guy with the huge hard-sided cello case next to him. Even when he picked it up and slipped his arms through straps that turned it into a nifty backpack, I still could not imagine how it was going to fit into any overhead bin I have ever seen.
I needn't have worried, because as we filed down the aisle to our seats we passed him just as he was securely seatbelting his instrument into the next seat. I'm still not sure why the cello got the window, though!
I scanned my fellow passengers to see if anyone would react, but most of them seemed quite confident that there would be room for their suitcase, at least. I continued to be a little skeptical of the guy with the huge hard-sided cello case next to him. Even when he picked it up and slipped his arms through straps that turned it into a nifty backpack, I still could not imagine how it was going to fit into any overhead bin I have ever seen.
I needn't have worried, because as we filed down the aisle to our seats we passed him just as he was securely seatbelting his instrument into the next seat. I'm still not sure why the cello got the window, though!
Seriously? I'm so glad to hear he got a seat for it - must be close companions!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! It must be expensive for him to travel!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I once sat next to someone had a presentation using posters. He purchased a seat for the posters. Because he had once checked them and never saw them again. That's not good for a presentation. More expensive, but certainly more of a sure thing. Plus, I'd rather sit next to a cello than someone who will fall asleep on my shoulder!
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious! He must love that cello a lot! :)
ReplyDeleteHow funny! I've often wondered about people with musical instruments. I know I wouldn't want to trust an expensive instrument to the baggage handlers. Now I know what the solution is!
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