Refusing to handle other people's luggage in the overhead bin?
Aug 1, 2018, 7:01 pm
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Aug 1, 2018, 8:30 pm
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I figured. I was chuckling at the 6ft 4' thing. It's probably a typo, or a difference between us and Europe like how we use commas and decimal points in numbers differently. But I have a friend who is 6' 7", and when little kids ask him how tall he is, he tells them 5' 19".
Aug 1, 2018, 8:58 pm
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All jokes aside, I've helped out with the lifting when their bag has been easily accessible, but expecting someone to crane back a row or two and pull a bag out is really asking a little much. The right answer in that case is "I can't reach back and get that without possibly injuring myself. You may want to ask a flight attendant for help after everyone else has deplaned."
Aug 2, 2018, 8:34 am
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All jokes aside, I've helped out with the lifting when their bag has been easily accessible, but expecting someone to crane back a row or two and pull a bag out is really asking a little much. The right answer in that case is "I can't reach back and get that without possibly injuring myself. You may want to ask a flight attendant for help after everyone else has deplaned."
Aug 2, 2018, 9:20 am
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I've actually had the FA multiple times ask me as they were too short or feeble. For them I've broken down for goodwill, sad some of them exceed my age limit for help any many were height challenged too to not be capable to do this very simple but important task, sad never happens on the Asian carriers, LOL
I've actually had the FA multiple times ask me as they were too short or feeble. For them I've broken down for goodwill, sad some of them exceed my age limit for help any many were height challenged too to not be capable to do this very simple but important task, sad never happens on the Asian carriers, LOL
I know this is tha case at a few airlines as I made recommendations of an FA career to candidates with soft skills and interest who will make great FAs but they could not close the bins by themselves even with the boarding/deplaning heels on.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:24 am
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I have witnessed exit row pax moved due to their request for baggage assistance and their inability to lift the bags. The FA's reply is "you are unfit to preform exxit row duties based on your request for assistance". (On AA)
Aug 4, 2018, 6:00 pm
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Some newer airline seats (not limited to Asian carriers) have steps built into the side of the aisle seat, presumably specifically to help shorter people reach the overhead bins. In the example below, the aisle seat with the step is on the right side of the image (but would be on the left side from the point of view of someone sitting in it).
Aug 5, 2018, 2:49 am
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As someone who’s bags are often much heavier than they look, and as someone who generally thinks quickly before taking action, I help when I can but do so with adequate caution as to not get injured or injure from removing or placing bags in the overhead bin. Also, I would rather help than see myself or someone else have something fall on a head, shoulder, limb, or part of a limb/hand/foor.
Aug 5, 2018, 6:51 pm
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A good read about helping with luggage, or refusal should I say, LOL
Husband, 10 & 12 year old daughters kicked off flight and abandoned in Rome
Husband, 10 & 12 year old daughters kicked off flight and abandoned in Rome
Aug 6, 2018, 5:57 am
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I rarely get asked because I am female, but if asked I lend a hand. I may be in that place one day. With baggage restrictions being so onerous, people are forced to pack heavy. Many people may not be able to fly if they have to be able to heft their luggage over their heads. Again, that could be me one day. I am 60 and I specifically added a few weight exercises to my routine so I could more easily handle luggage. So far so good, but I'd hate to be grounded because I can't shoulder press 50 lbs. The friend I travel with can't manage her luggage at times, and although I do think a regimen at the gym wouldn't hurt, I help her. It's just the neighborly thing to do.
Aug 6, 2018, 7:47 am
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I've read a few threads where people - mostly men - have been asked to retrieve a case from an overhead locker by a women. I think it must be harder for women to lift weight above their heads. It's not a good look on a women either :-)
My husband always stows the luggage in the overheads but if I had to do it myself sometime I would probably ask the FA or consider putting it into that place where they put the suitcases (can't remember what it's called!!)
My husband always stows the luggage in the overheads but if I had to do it myself sometime I would probably ask the FA or consider putting it into that place where they put the suitcases (can't remember what it's called!!)
Aug 6, 2018, 7:56 am
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If someone can’t manage their carry-on, no way I want them responsible for getting the door open.