The One Place You Should Never Store Your Carry-on Bag on a Plane

""Storing your bag behind you often means you'll be forced to wait for nearly every other passenger to deplane before you can reach it. That can turn what should be a swift exit into a slow, frustrating slog,""

""may try to walk upstream in a crowded cabin. Not only does that delay the offender, but it also slows down the rest of the passengers trying to get off the plane.""

""Practically speaking, it's just easier on the body. Reaching backward or twisting around other people to grab a bag is awkward and strains muscles. Keeping it in front is simply safer, smoother, and less stressful for everyone.""

Neatly packed belongings, proper TSA-compliant liquids, and correct carry-on dimensions signal good travel preparation. Never store a carry-on behind you on a plane. Storing a bag out of immediate reach forces passengers to wait for others to deplane, turning a quick exit into a slow slog. Passengers attempting to walk upstream to retrieve rear-placed bags create additional delays for everyone. Out-of-sight bags increase the risk of accidental mix-ups or theft. Reaching backward strains muscles and is ergonomically worse. One exception is placing a bag behind you rather than checking it to avoid waiting at baggage claim.

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