Passengers will fight tooth and nail, even pay an exorbitant fee, to secure an aisle seat on an airplane. However, travel experts argue that overhead bin space is even more sought-after than a cushioned seat with extra leg room. On a full flight, a spot for your carry-on bag can be hard to come by. Here’s what the pros recommend doing to secure yourself a spot.

Opt in for priority boarding to secure an overhead bin space for your carry-on bag.

If you’re in the last boarding zone, the likelihood that there’s still overhead bin space by the time you get on the jet bridge is pretty slim. However, depending on your travel plans, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

In the case of a short layover, it may benefit you to have your bag checked to your final destination. Even if there’s still ove

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