Originally Posted by SquareDanceGuy
On a recent flight during the repeated announcements while boarding, the very professional and courteous FA said "if you can't live your carryon into the overhead bin and if it doesn't bit underneat the seat in front of you, then it's no longer a carryon and it must be checked".
Agreed with exceptions. Please note I said it was an elderly woman. I'm not sure she could have lifted a bag of feathers. And yes, if I was near her (the FA was between the lady and I) I would have helped. It's just common courtesy.
Secondly, would the FA say a handicapped person isn't allowed a carry on because they couldn't lift it? She's just politely saying she's lazy and not willing to help a fellow human. It has nothing to do with a job requirement.