If the flight attendants don’t feel comfortable helping you, you can always ask another passenger for assistance. People who are taller and possibly stronger than you may not mind helping you out at all. Also, be sure to look for the little placard beside or inside the overhead bin that tells you whether your bag should be stowed horizontally or vertically—this way, you’ll get your bag in correctly the first time and won’t needlessly have to lift it up a second time.
Another pro tip: It never hurts to try lifting your bag above your head at home before heading to the airport. Packing lighter can help alleviate this issue altogether, and it also makes it easier to abide by the TSA carry-on rules. Or you can take some heavier items out of your carry-on and place them in your personal item or under-seat luggage, which goes under the seat in front of you.
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