Little-known £2 trick to skip queues and relax in airport lounges before your summer holiday
HOLIDAYMAKERS are raving over a £2 travel trick that lets you dodge airport chaos and kick back in luxury lounges before jetting off this summer.
Savvy travellers have uncovered a budget-friendly hack that gives you VIP treatment without splashing the cash.
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Brits are snapping up a clever £2 Wowcher hack that gets you into swanky airport lounges without splashing out on a business class seat.
The bargain voucher slashes up to 25% off lounge access for you and up to six mates at major UK airports - meaning you can ditch the noisy terminal for plush seats, free snacks and a cheeky pre-flight tipple.
It's one of the cheapest and easiest ways to add a touch of VIP to your getaway - no first-class ticket or fancy airline needed.
This rare airport lounge deal is open to all travellers, making it a no-brainer upgrade for your summer hols.
Lounges covered by the deal include top spots at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and 15 other UK airports - giving you access to free Wi-Fi, snacks, boozy bevvies, and a comfy seat away from the chaos.
The £2 voucher is valid until 19 September 2025 and can be used for groups of up to seven jet-setters, as long as you book ahead and check for availability.
The £2 airport lounge voucher has already been snapped up by over 29,000 savvy travellers - and it's not hard to see why.
Whether you're jetting off on a cheeky city break or going long-haul, it's a no-brainer upgrade that transforms your airport experience.
Most lounges open around three hours before take-off, and stays may be timed - so if you're flying in peak summer months, get in quick to bag your slot and skip the departure lounge chaos.
Meanwhile, jetsetters have shared a travel hack to get free checked luggage at the airport - but comes with a risk.
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Airlines across the globe have been cutting their hand luggage allowances in recent years, with many charging passengers to bring a large carry-on item onboard.
In an article in Business Insider, one expert revealed a workaround to get a free checked bag.
They wrote: "I ask to check my bag the minute I get to the gate, regardless of whether it's been requested.
"The gate agent almost always says yes, and I get to skip the checked-bag fee."
Henry Harteveldt, the president of Atmosphere Research Group, described this is as a "well-known hack".
He even suggested asking for the bag to be checked at the last minute.
This is because if it is loaded at the last moment, it has a better chance of being first off the plane and first on the baggage belt - although this is not always guaranteed.
However, the hack isn't without its risks.
Passengers who haven't paid for a larger carry-on item may be charged to put their suitcase into the hold.
Additionally, gate staff may measure and weigh the larger carry-on item, leading to additional charges.
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