'Genius' travel hack to avoid extra luggage fees of up to £60 is praised by passengers
A plane passenger has devised a 'genius' way to avoid excess baggage fees when flying with budget airlines - and it all starts and ends with a common clothing item.
The traveller-turned-designer noticed passengers being charged for exceeding the carry-on limit and created a crafty hack to avoid fines – which can be as much as £75.
Instead of shoving clothes into a case or bag and hoping gate staff won't notice, the creator suggests carrying a few extra bits in a specially designed hoodie that doubles up as a backpack.
Known as @traxexhoodie on Instagram, the flyer showcased the convenience of a Travex hoodie, which features a backpack seamlessly built into the back of the garment.
The clothing item is currently on sale for £44.99 on the Travex website - with affordable dupes found elsewhere on the likes of Amazon - and is available in unisex sizes M to 4XL in both black and grey.
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The clothing item is currently on sale for £44.99 on the Travex website - with affordable dupes found elsewhere on the likes of Amazon - and is available in unisex sizes M to 4XL in both black and grey
Men's Travex Backpack Hoodie - Black £27.99
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Quikflip 2-in-1 Reversible Backpack Hoodie £46.86
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The video, accompanied with a caption that reads, 'Sir, you're only allowed to bring two bags on board,' has since amassed over 130K likes and 1100 comments.
In the clip, the male passenger can be seen on the tarmac queueing to board the plane with a small suitcase by his side and a backpack slung on his shoulders.
He then removes the backpack to give a sneaky peek of the Travex hoodie underneath.
In a follow-up scene, he demonstrated how much storage the garment's two zipped compartments have, as he effortlessly fitted several t-shirts, shorts, an Apple MacBook, a pair of trainers and a spare toothbrush inside.
Though many hailed the garment as 'absolute genius,' some social media users were a little more skeptical.
One person quizzed: 'How did he get that jacket through security? I'm sure they would question the passenger and make him remove the items in the huge pocket.'
Another asked, 'How do you get it off in the airplane though when you have to sit down?' while a third commented, 'Straight denied boarding when the airline finds out.'
A fourth added, 'Why just one backpack? Make one with two backpacks, one in the front and one in the back,' while a fifth said, 'Make it more invisible please why did u make it like a backpack.'
A number of other users showed enthusiasm for the garment, as one said, 'This is diabolical... Where can I buy this,' while another wrote, 'This is absolute genius.'
The Daily Mail has reached out to Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet and Jet2 for further comment.
Though many hailed the garment as 'absolute genius,' some social media users were a little more skeptical
Meanwhile, one mother is on hand to share her 'best' method for keeping fine jewellery tangle-free in luggage whilst travelling.
Sana, from New York, U.S., is a content creator on TikTok who regularly shares 'mom' hacks with her 9,000 followers, ranging from cooking, to crafts, to cleaning.
In a recent video, uploaded to her page @sanamotherhood, she demonstrated how she used a plastic straw to prevent her necklace tangling.
The mother simply threaded one end of the necklace through the straw, before fastening it to the clasp and inserting the tube seamlessly into her jewellery bag.
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