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Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
I tried flight attendant's luggage tip to avoid airline baggage fees
As a budget-conscious traveller, Angela's always on the lookout for ways to save money on flights and avoid those pesky extra luggage fees Excess baggage charges can mount up rapidly, transforming your dream getaway into a costly and nerve-wracking nightmare. Since I wasn't keen to splash out much on my trip to Poland this month, I travelled with budget carrier Ryanair and simply chose the complimentary baggage option - a small personal item - which restricts your cabin luggage allowance, reports the Express. Nevertheless, this can prove challenging when flying with Ryanair, particularly when I fancied bringing home treats from the break, alongside having a compact cross-body bag with me. Cabin crew member Miguel Muñoz previously shared a shrewd travel trick where travellers can utilise the duty-free shopping bag approach, since "duty-free bags don't count as carry-on baggage" and gate staff won't question it. I even noticed numerous TikTokers travelling on a shoestring budget suggesting this trick, so I was eager to test it out. Breaking down the hack, Miguel explained: "If you have something that doesn't fit in your suitcase or you want to bring an extra bag on board, here's the trick. "All you have to do is carry a duty-free bag. Or ask for one at the duty-free shop, and you can place whatever you want in the shopping bag." Prior to stepping onto the aircraft, I was anxious that the crew wouldn't permit the bag aboard as it was quite packed, but remarkably, they waved me straight through. Ryanair luggage charges span from £12 to £59.99, so I was chuffed not to face additional costs. This trick proved brilliant for the extra bag and jacket that I couldn't squeeze into my main luggage. While this trick did work for me, a few people have mentioned that airline staff have asked to take a look inside their bag. To avoid this, if you've purchased anything from the duty-free, place it on top. Also, always ensure that your airline permits you to bring duty-free items on board in this manner. Having had success with this trick, I'm eager to see if the neck pillow packing hack would be equally effective. This essentially involves replacing the pillow insert with small clothing items. However, it's worth noting that some passengers have been previously caught out with this hack, with some being denied boarding as a result.
Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
I discovered how to dodge extra baggage fees with flight attendant's 1 clever hack
Flying with just a small personal bag can be a struggle when it comes to packing light, but a flight attendant has shared a handy hack that could help avoid extra fees Excess luggage charges can quickly escalate, turning a dream getaway into a costly nightmare. Keen to keep my Poland trip this month on the cheap, I flew with no-frills carrier Ryanair and stuck to the complimentary baggage allowance – just a small personal item. The challenge arises when you're keen to bring home souvenirs, on top of having a compact cross-body bag. Flight attendant Miguel Muñoz previously shared with a nifty loophole, noting that "duty-free bags don't count as carry-on baggage" and are usually overlooked by gate staff. This tip has even been echoed by thrifty TikTokers, so I was eager to try it out. Miguel outlined the trick: "If you have something that doesn't fit in your suitcase or you want to bring an extra bag on board, here's the trick. "All you have to do is carry a duty-free bag. Or ask for one at the duty-free shop, and you can place whatever you want in the shopping bag." Boarding the plane with my bulging duty-free bag had me anxious, but to my relief, the crew waved me through without a hitch. With Ryanair's baggage fees stretching from £12 to £59.99, avoiding that extra charge felt like a victory. This trick was a lifesaver for the extra bag and jacket that I couldn't squeeze into my main luggage. While this method did work wonders for me, a few folks have mentioned that airline staff requested a look inside their bags. To sidestep this, if you've made any duty-free purchases, place them on top. Also, always ensure your airline permits carrying duty-free items onboard in this manner. Having triumphed with this hack, I'm eager to test out the neck pillow packing hack. This essentially involves replacing the pillow stuffing with small clothing items.
