Don’t wing it.

If you’re hoping to get overhead bin space on the airplane so you don’t have to check your bag, there’s one thing you can do to better your chances.

Passengers with disabilities who require special assistance have the opportunity to board first by law . Depending on the airline, other groups such as families with young children or active military members may also get early boarding.

After that, passengers must wait for their boarding group to be called, which typically is dependent on the kind of airfare you booked or your status with the airline.

Those in later boarding groups are usually at risk of needing to check their bags at the gate due to a lack of overhead space. 3

According to experts, there’s one hack that will secure you a coveted bin.

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