Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
Contract & Union issues prohibit FAs from actually lifting your carry-on into the overhead bin, now they may shift stuff around to make room for yours, but they can't physically lift yours up.
Was on a flight from Orlando to Washington and there was a mother with three toddlers. The flight attendant had no problem at all helping her put the bags in the overhead locker. Never knew about the union/contract issues but it is nice to see the flight attendant use her common sense and help.