Pregnant Influencer Sparks Debate After Flight Attendant Refuses Help

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A pregnant wellness influencer said she was “shocked” and felt disrespected when a male flight attendant refused to lift her nine pound carry-on bag in the overhead compartment for her.

Dominique Elissa, 31, recounted the incident on the “Big Small Talk” podcast last week, telling host Sarah Jane Adams that the crewmember told her she needed to check her bag if she couldn’t lift it.