Carl made his way down the crowded aisle, scanning the rows overhead for his seat assignment. Finding his row, he attempted to lift his carry-on into the crammed overhead bin, jammed full of other passengers’ luggage. After several attempts, he managed to shove it in, the metal edges of the bin cutting into his fingers.
Sucking in a deep breath, he plopped down in his seat. His knees immediately hit the seatback in front of him. Carl tried to make himself comfortable, but with his knees jammed against the seat in front of him, it was futile. He twisted and turned, attempting to find a position that didn’t leave his legs throbbing in pain.