TikTok introduced us to many useful packing hacks over the years, but none of them attracted as much attention as the viral pillow hack. This hack suggests you should pack extra luggage inside a pillowcase to avoid pricy baggage fees when traveling light, but does it really work and should you give it a shot?
Respect the Rules
Only consider packing your luggage inside a pillowcase if the airline’s rules allow you to bring a pillow on board in the first place. Luckily, most airlines – even the low-cost ones – allow one personal item per passenger, but you should always familiarize yourself with the rules to avoid possible hiccups at the airport.
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Weight Issue
Wave comfort goodbye if you’re thinking of trying this viral hack. In addition to carrying a heavy backpack on board, you’ll also have to deal with the added weight of your fake pillow, so decide for yourself if this is the price you’re willing to pay to avoid extra baggage fees.
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Don’t Be Suspicious
Discretion is key when it comes to trying this hack in real life. Bringing a full-sized pillow on a two-hour flight will seem pretty suspicious, so try to stick to packing your clothes inside a compact neck pillow with a zipper closure to avoid drawing unwanted attention to yourself.
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