# Pregnant influencer refuses flight help

> Flight attendant refuses to help pregnant influencer store bag.
- Title: Pregnant influencer refuses flight help · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Flight attendant refuses to help pregnant influencer store bag. Pregnant influencer Dominique Elissa was refused help by flight attendant despite being…
- Keywords: dominique elissa, pregnant, flight attendant, overhead bin, carry-on luggage, pregnancy, travel, big small talk podcast, civil aviation authority, caa, entertainment, culture
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/travel/pregnant-australia-influencer-refused-help-bag-flight-attendant-384187-20261012
- Published: 2026-10-12T17:12:20.707+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dominique elissa, pregnant, flight attendant, overhead bin, carry-on luggage, pregnancy, travel, big small talk podcast, civil aviation authority, caa, entertainment, culture
## Pregnant influencer
Dominique Elissa, 31, an Australian model expecting her first child, shared her travel experience on the Big Small Talk podcast.
## Flight attendant refusal
A flight attendant refused to help her put her four kilogram carry-on luggage in the overhead bin despite her pregnancy.
## Pregnancy injury
Elissa explained she previously injured herself while attempting to lift the bag due to her pregnancy.
## Flight attendant response
The flight attendant stated she could not help because she was unable to lift the bag above her head.

> If you can’t lift...he didn’t lift it up. He goes, 'I can’t help you, sorry'. He said, 'I can’t help you'. It was a man.
## Elissa's reaction
Elissa felt shocked and called for help from a stranger next to her after the flight attendant refused.

> Well, I’m actually pregnant; I’d really appreciate it if you could help me because last time I injured myself.
## Public response
Online comments suggested cabin crew are not responsible for lifting bags regardless of passenger situation.

> It is actually not their job to lift bags, regardless of your situation.
## CAA guidance
The Civil Aviation Authority states cabin crew should avoid lifting carry-on baggage but may assist if necessary.

> Cabin crew 'should provide minimal assistance with passenger carry-on baggage and encourage passengers to stow their own baggage'.
## Key takeaway

Pregnant influencer Dominique Elissa was refused help by flight attendant despite being pregnant and having injured herself previously.