There are a lot of factors that go into a day of airplane travel.

And a lack of overhead bin space is increasingly becoming one of them.

It’s a rookie move that could derail your entire travel day.

Young businesswoman places carry on in airline bin

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The root of the problem is a lack ofoverhead binspace.

The result was more demand for the limited overhead bin space.

Pay for priority boarding.

When you have a tight connection, purchasing priority boarding may be worth it.

Buy luggage that fits under the seat.

And the good news is that some of thebest underseat bagsare surprisingly roomy.

Volunteer to gate check your bag.

You’ll pick it up at baggage claim upon arrival.

Stow your bag a few rows up from your seat.

Ask the flight staff for help.