A TRAVEL expert who has flown thousand of miles has revealed the luggage gadget he swears by to avoid being stung by fees.
Ben Rice, who has flown through most of the world’s time zones, said the device will allow you to have a stress-free trip and avoid forking out a few extra pounds to cover your overweight luggage.
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Nothing tees up a woeful journey more than the overweight suitcase at the check-in.
The sprawl of shame below the counter can become a nightmare for passengers.
Squeezing all the extra outfits you swear will be worn during your trip into your hand luggage – while everyone else in the queue waits for you to be done.
To avoid the suffocating stress, the packing expert recommends using a hanging digital luggage scale.
“There are ways around this, but nothing beats a hanging digital luggage scale,” Ben wrote at WealthofGeeks.com
“These are cheap and easy to use, but most importantly, you will never sprawl again.”
The travel expert also recommended the best time to take a flight to avoid any sky-high nightmares.
“Of course, the airline you use is a dealbreaker,” Ben said.
“My tip: don’t fly at night when people are more likely to drink before flying or in the early morning when they are irritable.
“However, it’s a jungle out there — be safe!”
A three-layer packing system can also save passengers money on their hand luggage.
Airlines boost their revenue by charging customers extra for bigger bags, meaning passengers have to be clever with their packing.
Packing suitcases in layers to maximise as much luggage space as possible and reduce the likelihood of clothes creasing.
Arranging items in layers can also equally distribute the weight of the suitcase and keep it from tipping over, protecting delicate belongings like necklaces, earrings and other accessories.
A £16 holdall from Amazon can help you pack everything you need when it comes to the ever-stricter hand luggage rules from budget airlines.
The bag in question is the Kono 35x20x20 Holdall Cabin Luggage, and is currently on sale for £15.99 on Amazon.
It says is accepted on several airlines including easyJet and Ryanair.
The hand luggage bag can hold up to 20 litres, and comes with adjustable straps, a mounting sleeve on the rear of the bag for sliding over a trolley handle, and several compartments.
The bag has become a TikTok viral sensation, thanks to its Mary Poppins-ability to carry a week’s clothes and still fit under the plane seat in front – therefore avoiding Ryanair’s £6 – £30 charge for large bags that go in the overhead locker.
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