Most low-budget airlines only allow you to travel with a bag or backpack of pretty limited dimensions free of charge. That’s why many travelers turn to pretty questionable hacks to save some space in their bags, and we tested the three most popular ones so you wouldn’t have to.
Layering Clothes
Wearing several layers of clothes to save some space in your luggage usually works, as long as you don’t go overboard and raise eyebrows with your outfit. The tricky thing about this hack is that you feel pretty uncomfortable all layered up, especially when you’re traveling during warmer seasons.
Pillow Hack
TikTok’s viral pillow hack suggests packing extra clothes inside a pillowcase and bringing them with you on a plane. Many budget travelers swear by this hack, but we suggest using a compact travel-size pillow so you won’t raise suspicion and carry too much extra weight with you.
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Duty-Free Bags
In addition to a backpack, you’ll be allowed to bring a duty-free bag on board with you. Many travelers use this perk to sneak some extra baggage on the plane in regular plastic or paper bags. If you want to be extra sure, buying something at the airport or getting a duty-free bag is always an option, but it’s highly unlikely airline staff would inspect the content of these bags.
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