Is responsibility for your own bag too much to ask?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You just don't always know ahead about the plane configuration. I'm very little both in height and weight but can handle my carryon for domestic flights. We recently went overseas and I was taken surprise with the height and off set of the overhead. Couldn't reach the latch at all. Unfortunately, the DH was an aisle over and could only gaze at the growing back up. Fortunately, there was a taller (and older)woman already in her seat who helped without being asked and saved the day. The stewardess wanted to assist but she was shorter than me! After that, men took over and were quite solicitous upon disembarking. I was okay with that. Many is the time I've opened doors for men, women, young, old loaded down with stuff, or struggle with the heavy glass ones. It never occurred to me to expect people to be 100% self-sufficient 100% of the time.

+1 Happened to me a few years ago as well. Never had a problem reaching the overhead before or since.

I just step on the seat to reach the bin latch. I can put the bag up there, but trying to open the bin latch can be an issue if it's up too high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

No, we'd just steamroll past her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

No, we'd just steamroll past her.

And sigh and roll our eyes because the flight attendants can't close the doors until she stows her luggage and sits down, whether she likes her seats or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

Even if she checked bags, she still has to deal with the stroller and some carryon bags. You think a mom of a baby and toddler can fly without some carryon bags?

Some of you people are seriously aholes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

Even if she checked bags, she still has to deal with the stroller and some carryon bags. You think a mom of a baby and toddler can fly without some carryon bags?

Some of you people are seriously aholes.

When was the last time you've flown? No one brings their stroller on board, they are gate checked.

You're literally just making up excuses with scenarios that don't even exist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

Even if she checked bags, she still has to deal with the stroller and some carryon bags. You think a mom of a baby and toddler can fly without some carryon bags?

Some of you people are seriously aholes.

A stroller and a backpack is easy to manage. Everything else is checked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

No, we'd just steamroll past her.

And sigh and roll our eyes because the flight attendants can't close the doors until she stows her luggage and sits down, whether she likes her seats or not.

She should have preboarded. Yes we’re side eyeing her for her stupidity

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

+1, even when I'm struggling, I'd offer to help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

You need formula, snacks, food, sippy cups, bottles, water for formula if its not liquid, diapers, wipes, clothing for everyone, medications, etc.

We were getting off our flight and a couple with a baby's flight was canceled and they were stranded about to finally get on board after about 14 hours at the airport and out of supplies. We saw them in a panic waiting for our stroller at the gate. Thankfully, I had extra in my car at the airport so I could clean out my stuff and give it to them, but you always need to pack at least 2-3 times what you think you need as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

You need formula, snacks, food, sippy cups, bottles, water for formula if its not liquid, diapers, wipes, clothing for everyone, medications, etc.

We were getting off our flight and a couple with a baby's flight was canceled and they were stranded about to finally get on board after about 14 hours at the airport and out of supplies. We saw them in a panic waiting for our stroller at the gate. Thankfully, I had extra in my car at the airport so I could clean out my stuff and give it to them, but you always need to pack at least 2-3 times what you think you need as well.

All of that can fit in a bag that goes under the seat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

You need formula, snacks, food, sippy cups, bottles, water for formula if its not liquid, diapers, wipes, clothing for everyone, medications, etc.

We were getting off our flight and a couple with a baby's flight was canceled and they were stranded about to finally get on board after about 14 hours at the airport and out of supplies. We saw them in a panic waiting for our stroller at the gate. Thankfully, I had extra in my car at the airport so I could clean out my stuff and give it to them, but you always need to pack at least 2-3 times what you think you need as well.

And all of that can fit in one underseat bag. A toddler can drink out of a cup. You need one bottle. The plane has bottles of water. You're not going on a month long South Pole expedition. I have 3 kids and have flown alone. I get it. Check the rest. You don't need to be superwoman doing it all. You can hold the baby, push the stroller and manage 3 bags and you don't need to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a tall woman. I've put up and taken down plenty of suitcases for other people, particularly the elderly. I'm sympathetic as I have a 5'0" mom (tall Dad) and I've been getting stuff off shelves for her since I was 10.

+1 as a tall man. I'm happy to help. It's also way more pleasant than going through life being angry at people about their luggage.

Thank you. Lots of really selfish people around here. DH is very tall; I'm super short. DH helps people he sees struggling, whether with their bags or in the grocery store trying to get stuff on the top shelf. He's a kind person. My kids (17 and 20) are tall, and even they have helped people in the airplane with their bags.

If I saw a mom with a baby and toddler trying to deal with bags and such, I'd help her. Aholes would just tell her that she shouldn't fly to go see her family.

A mom with a baby and toddler is asking for trouble trying to carry all those bags and deal with all the kids. There’s a simple solution to check the bags. It’s stupid to make things harder than they have to be.

You need formula, snacks, food, sippy cups, bottles, water for formula if its not liquid, diapers, wipes, clothing for everyone, medications, etc.

We were getting off our flight and a couple with a baby's flight was canceled and they were stranded about to finally get on board after about 14 hours at the airport and out of supplies. We saw them in a panic waiting for our stroller at the gate. Thankfully, I had extra in my car at the airport so I could clean out my stuff and give it to them, but you always need to pack at least 2-3 times what you think you need as well.

And all of that can fit in one underseat bag. A toddler can drink out of a cup. You need one bottle. The plane has bottles of water. You're not going on a month long South Pole expedition. I have 3 kids and have flown alone. I get it. Check the rest. You don't need to be superwoman doing it all. You can hold the baby, push the stroller and manage 3 bags and you don't need to.

Sorry I meant you "can't" do all of that alone.

[Anonymous]

We fly private and the porters handle all the luggage/carry on items.