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Pregnant influencer ‘shocked’ after flight attendant refuses to lift her 9-pound carry-on bag
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- Pregnant wellness influencer Dominique Elissa shared on a podcast that a male flight attendant refused to lift her nine-pound carry-on bag during a flight, telling her she needed to check it instead.
- Elissa expressed feeling "shocked" and disrespected, highlighting concerns about the treatment of pregnant women by airline staff.
- Flight attendants responded on social media, explaining they are not permitted to lift passengers' bags before boarding due to liability and workers' compensation issues.
- Industry experts confirmed that flight attendants are trained not to lift baggage to avoid injuries and potential flight delays or cancellations.
- Public reactions were mixed, with some criticizing Elissa for not checking her bag and others sympathizing with her situation and criticizing the attendant's refusal.
