Passenger Injured by Falling Suitcase Sues United, Saying Cabin Crew Should've Helped Put Luggage in Overhead Bin

Passenger injured by falling suitcase sues United, saying cabin crew should've helped put luggage in overhead bin

Eugenia Lyashenko's lawsuit says United's crew should have ensured the suitcase was stowed safely.KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty ImagesA United Airlines passenger says she was injured when a suitcase fell on her.The lawsuit says the flight crew should have intervened or assisted so that it was stowed properly.Eugenia Lyashenko has suffered from stress and depression since the incident, it adds.A passenger is suing United Airlines, saying flight att…

Flyers' biggest irritations include people reclining their seat and crying kids

Flyers' biggest irritations include people reclining their seat, crying kids - and drunk passengers. A poll of 2,000 air travellers also found people using devices without headphones, talking too loudly, and taking ages to put their bags in the overhead lockers were other major annoyances. But it is children kicking the back of their chair that was most annoying, according to 36 per cent. Sitting next to a chatty stranger, having to queue for th…

Passenger Sues United Airlines Because Flight Attendants Don't Help Lift Heavy Luggage Into Overhead Bins

A United Airlines passenger is suing the Chicago-based carrier because flight attendants won’t help lift heavy carry-on bags into overhead bins–leading to passengers struggling to stow their own luggage, which can lead to injuries. Eugenia Lyashenko says she was seriously injured when a heavy piece of hand luggage fell on top of her head as a passenger struggled to put it into the overhead bin during the boarding process of a United Airlines fli…