I myself flying Delta JFK to Port of Spain in what appeared to be a full flight, was asked at the door of the aircraft to give up my carry on. It was tagged and I received a receipt for it. I had one small briefcase containing only a laptop which could fit under the seat in front of me and one carry on which was smaller and lighter than stipulated for carry ons. I didn't really mind and the agent did ask me first if I had any valuables or medication in the carry on. I am allowed one carry one and one personal item which could be a briefcase.
My point is that some passengers may be exceeding their limit and filling up the overhead bins, but for passengers who were not exceeding any limit, why should they have to give up their carryons. Although I didn't mind, some passengers did.
Another man was in front of me was asked to give up his carry on at the door. He objected and the agent said to him, 'But you have three bags". He said, no, i have one carry on one small bag with personal items and this third plastic shopping bag is just my coat folded up. To illustrate he took out the coat and put in on and sure enough the plastic bag was then empty. The agent said, "im sorry, but there is no more room for carry ons except what can fit under the seat' and took the carry on.
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