The first step to ensuring you’ll be able to lift your suitcase into the overhead bin is selecting a lightweight carry-on with convenient (and sturdy) side handles.

Regarding “The Fallout Over Carry-ons,” On the Spot, by Catharine Hamm, April 14: I have no sympathy for little old ladies who cannot put a piece of luggage in an overhead bin.

She previously told Insider that the biggest packing mistake she sees is an overstuffed carry-on. Travelers need to be able to lift it into the overhead bin. It's not a flight attendant's job to ...

Stowing items in the overhead bin isn't as straightforward as it might seem. There are certain tricks and rules to the bins that cabin crew wish passengers knew.

Why a flight attendant won’t lift your bag into the overhead bin Even the most helpful and courteous flight attendants are unlikely to help you lift your bag into the overhead bin.