do you need a hand ?   no , I can handle it . Thanks anyway .   are you sure you don't need any help ?   well , maybe just a little . I can't seem to make it fit .   I swear , the overhead compartments on these planes just keep getting smaller and smaller !   that's so true . thanks for your help . Are you in the aisle seat in this row ?   yes . What about you ?   I'm in the middle seat . 