From wearing extra layers at the gate and stuffing spare clothes into pillowcases to cramming pockets with underwear, Brits are going to extreme lengths to avoid baggage fees this summer. New research from cleaning experts Dr. Beckmann reveals that the average family of four will end up paying almost double what they expect in luggage costs (£318 compared to an anticipated £152).
Instead of resorting to wild travel hacks, there is a simpler way to avoid both heavy baggage fees and post-holiday laundry drea). Here are the top luggage-saving tips according to holiday expert Rob Brooks.
1. Pack for the holiday you’ve actually booked
Are you the type who tends to pack everything but the kitchen sink, just in case? 'Write down what you’re genuinely doing - pool days, dinners, excursions - then pack around that,' advises Brooks.
While we are often told it is better to be safe than sorry, that mindset gets expensive when hit with excess baggage fees. Before trying to force your entire wardrobe into an overhead carry-on, take an honest look at your itinerary and pack only what you know you will use.
