When buying airline tickets, travelers have two options: either choose only a small hand luggage, which is included in the price, or pay extra and take more things with you. The catch is that in the case of cheap flights, the amount for an additional suitcase sometimes exceeds the amount we will have to pay for the ticket itself. So what do travelers do? They come up with new ways to pack more things without having to pay extra.
How to take more stuff on a plane? Put it on yourself
The most popular trick for taking more stuff with you is to dress in layers. This is simply putting on several layers that would normally be in your luggage. Why hide a sweater, jacket or sweatshirt there, which take up a lot of space, when you can wear them? Even though it is not very convenient (and in extreme cases also unhealthy!) method, many people are able to survive such a flight, just to not pay extra. Often, another trick is used, which consists in filling all the pockets with necessary items. Just remember that if you do it before check-in, you will have to take most of it off and put it on the belts during check-in.
How to take more stuff on a plane? How to take more stuff on a plane? Photo: Private archive
Does duty free shopping count towards your carry-on baggage allowance? Not always
Many airlines allow you to bring a bag of duty-free items on board. Anyone who checks in has access to it. At some foreign airports, this is a great opportunity to buy a product at competitive prices. However, some people look for another opportunity here, namely additional space for luggage in the net that you will receive at the checkout. It is worth mentioning here, however, that not every company allows you to bring one on board, and their use can also be problematic. Some stores they issue closed bagswhich open involves tearing them apart, and they are often simply transparent. That is why it is better not to risk it, especially since there are situations when even passengers who only have shopping in them are forced to stuff them into their hand luggage. Otherwise, they will have to pay for .
What can’t you take on board a plane? No more pillows in some places
Recently, a very popular trick has been the use of pillows, which could be brought on board many airlines’ planes. Travelers would take out their original fillings and put additional batches of clothes inside. Even the extremely vigilant staff were unable to notice the trick, and passengers gained additional space for their clothes for free. However, the trick it got so carried away by social media that now it doesn’t always work. Some airlines, including Ryanair and WizzAir, have decided to change their regulations and bringing pillows is no longer allowed. Unless (of course) you pay extra. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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