Don't give up on Southwest! I too get irritated with the people who bring a steamer trunk onboard and expect it to fit in the overhead bins. I liked your idea about special priveleges for those that do not have carryon luggage. I don't use the overhead bins at all (I cannot reach them) and only take what will actually fit under the seat. Perhaps you could have called a flight attendant for your middle seater and said " can you help this lady/gentleman with her/his extra bags, apparently they would not fit and I think she/he is reticient to ask"
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