Yeah, at least contact someone, airline, someone, to complain. If it's handled by the government, well, don't know what to expect, but also contact the airline. Might get free flight, or free bump up to first class.
I have my medium sized duffel bag, and backpack when flying. Duffel fits perfectly sideways in the overhead compartment. Southwest Airlines has stopped me once when boarding a plane, and asked me to check-in the duffel bag, and I had no problems.
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