It’s an all-too-familiar scene: You’re boarding your flight, searching for space in the overhead bin as you make your way to your seat. You notice an opening and try to hoist your carry-on luggage into the bin, but suddenly you realize your bag is way too heavy. So you politely ask a flight attendant to pop it up there for you. Chances are, though, the flight attendant won’t take over for you. But why? And what’s a flier to do? The answer may surprise you.
Keep reading to find out why the friendly, hardworking flight attendants on your aircraft won’t lift your bag for you—and what you should do instead if you find yourself in need of assistance.
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Why a flight attendant won’t lift your bag into the overhead bin
