The recent move by airlines to restrict overhead bin usage is not well received. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the move to restrict overhead bin space for low-fare travelers. He indicated he will seek to legislate against such practices.

Two major U.S. airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines, started charging passengers extra for storing carry-on bags in overhead bins. Schumer predicts other airlines may follow suit.

“You don’t have to know how to read the tea leaves to see that when it comes to new airline fees, the future looks turbulent for consumers,” Schumer said. “Yet again, and as predicted, another major airline just made it harder for everyday consumers to fly by banning the free use of the overhead bin for some travelers.”

“The airlines that have adopted this policy should hit the eject on this plan and allow free use of the overhead bin for all fare classes and for all customers,” Schumer said.

“I’m going to lead a push to … add provisions so they don’t allow these extra fees for the overhead and for some other things — because enough is enough,” Schumer was quoted by AMNY.

“Jet fuel prices are low; competition is narrow because there are so few airlines. Profits are way up and they’re gouging the consumer.”