United's overhead bin charge is confusing, probably on purpose

As if holiday travels aren’t stressful enough already, United Airlines will somehow make it even more annoying to head home. Earlier this month, it announced a new pricing tier, Basic Economy, that’ll let you snag cheaper air fares. Great! The downside? Starting in 2017, any carry-on or personal items you bring that can’t fit under your seat are subjected to a fee.
This has got many consumers understandably bugging out, and even New York Senator Chuck Schumer’s calling fo