I agree the situation depends on the person and travel.
My mother in law recently bought herself a stylish spinner that she was going to use as a carry on. I asked her to lift it (empty) up above her head, and she couldn't. That's when I told her to get the United Explorer Visa and check her luggage from now on. She can keep her meds in her purse, and my brother in laws can help carry her luggage at the other end.
I feel she shouldn't depend on her fellow passengers or the flight attendant to do the heavy lifting for her.
Last edited by frankmu; Feb 28, 2015 at 1:17 pm