How to get help with luggage at DCA?!

[Anonymous]

Arriving with a baby/stroller, diaper bag, purse, and heavy, large checked bag after having been out of town for a month. I physically can't manage all of those things to get to my car (I had help from my husband on the way out). The airport information desk said the airport doesn't have porters hanging around baggage claim to help with bags (which I was counting on). The airline (American) also says they can't help. Any ideas? I feel desperate.

[Anonymous]

So what about your husband? Why can't he meet you?

[Anonymous]

Use a car service to get home from the airport? The driver could help you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So what about your husband? Why can't he meet you?

How about answering the question or keeping mum if you have nothing to add?

[Anonymous]

OP here, husband is out of town now, and I don't really know anyone in the city (just moved). I could use a car service for the luggage, I guess? The baby has to be in a car seat, which is in the car (in the parking lot).

[Anonymous]

So did your dh leave the car in the airport parking lot for you? Perhaps post it as a job on TaskRabbit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So did your dh leave the car in the airport parking lot for you? Perhaps post it as a job on TaskRabbit?

Yes, he did! I know very little about TaskRabbit, does this job seem within the realm of jobs you can post?

[Anonymous]

See if you can leave the checked bag with an attendant. Maybe someone at lost and found. Make one trip to the vehicle. Return, retrieve the luggage and go back to the vehicle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So did your dh leave the car in the airport parking lot for you? Perhaps post it as a job on TaskRabbit?

Yes, he did! I know very little about TaskRabbit, does this job seem within the realm of jobs you can post?

Totally. Task Rabbit people will basically do anything, as long as it's legal, and of course this is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So did your dh leave the car in the airport parking lot for you? Perhaps post it as a job on TaskRabbit?

Yes, he did! I know very little about TaskRabbit, does this job seem within the realm of jobs you can post?

No.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:See if you can leave the checked bag with an attendant. Maybe someone at lost and found. Make one trip to the vehicle. Return, retrieve the luggage and go back to the vehicle.

I thought about this, but it's the large bag and stroller I can't move together at once. Maybe someone will be willing to wait with the bag by the curb while I get the car and come for the bag...

[Anonymous]

Do you have a baby carrier?

Could you load everything (including the stroller, without the baby of course!) on a luggage cart, and push that with baby in a carrier to your car?

I'd also try calling Traveler's Aid to see if they have suggestions. http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/information-desks

[Anonymous]

I'd wager that if you discuss with the airport concierge or airline in person there will be assistance available.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So what about your husband? Why can't he meet you?

How about answering the question or keeping mum if you have nothing to add?

How about you shut your trap and stop being a dick. Nowhere did OP say her husband wasn't available. The answer was responding to the question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you have a baby carrier?

Could you load everything (including the stroller, without the baby of course!) on a luggage cart, and push that with baby in a carrier to your car?

I'd also try calling Traveler's Aid to see if they have suggestions. http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/information-desks

A cart! Good idea! That could work. I don't have a carrier, but I think with all the bags on the cart, I could push the art and carry the baby in my arms at the same time (assuming the cart is easier to maneuver than the large bag, which I bet it is). Thank you!