Originally Posted by
AAway
Regarding the AA F/A's not able to assist with putting luggage in overhead bins, I suspect the reason is that this company policy decreases worker's comp insurance premiums.
(FWIW)
APFA bargained for it, claiming that FAs are regularly injured lifting carry-ons into the overhead bins. The FAs, themselves, claim that it is "dangerous". Amazing that these injuries don't seem to be as prevalent on other airlines, or on international routes (where most of my flying is). On QR, JL, and CX, for example, part of the cabin crew's responsibility is assisting passengers with getting their carry-ons into the overheads.