On a recent flight my wife and I managed to board and load our Rimowa carry-on without incident.

Another passenger to our left was not so fortunate. The door had just closed, the aircraft was moving, and he was still having trouble with his soft case in the overhead.

Along comes the athletic FA, sizing up the situation. She took over politely, shoving the bag in vigorously, with each shove punctuated by a word.

" HERE - (push) -LET (push) -ME (push) -HELP (push) !

Then she rushed back to her crew seat.

Thinking about our carry-on, I didn't see it as funny either.


There is of course a solution to avoiding dents and scratches in your new luggage.

Never fly.