A FORMER flight attendant has revealed three common packing mistakes holidaymakers should avoid.
There are several items travellers shouldn’t pack in their carry-on to avoid baggage misery.
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Ex-cabin crew member Saskia Sekhri recently shared three packing mistakes with the clothing company Joules.
Packing efficiently with limited space is much easier in the summer when clothes aren’t as thick and bulky.
But one former flight attendant has revealed how to make the most of limited hand luggage space when jetting off on a winter city break.
Don’t pack winter boots
She told the team at Joules: “Winter boots are a must in chilly destinations, but they can take up a lot of luggage space.
“Passengers often forget that they can wear their heavier boots on the plane, saving room in their suitcase and preventing them from being forced to check their luggage.”
Don’t pack coats into cases
Another bulky item holidaymakers should wear rather than pack is their coat.
She added: “Your coat is one of the bulkiest items you’ll pack for a winter break, yet many travellers opt to stash it in their suitcase rather than wear it to the airport.
“Wearing your coat can free up precious carry-on space and keep you cosy.
“If you get really cold on flights and are travelling to a cooler destination I’d recommend wearing a gilet underneath your coats, which is fashionable and practical!”
Don’t overpack on layers
In addition to wearing bulkier items, Saskia Sekhri also believes holidaymakers often overpack layers when flying to a cold destination.
The former flight attendant explained: “People tend to throw multiple thick jumpers into their bags when packing for wintery trips, however smart layering is key.
“Packing fewer, thinner but warmer layers, such as thermal tops or heat-retaining materials, can help save space without compromising on warmth.”
When it comes to travelling with just hand luggage, the former flight attendant shared four other packing tips.
Saskia recommended using compression packing cubes to save on space by compressing bulky items like jumpers and scarves.
Aim to pack neutral colours or monochrome outfits to create a capsule wardrobe, which means you can pack less.
The ex-cabin crew member also suggested checking to see if an accommodation provider has an iron, so you don’t have to worry about clothing items getting creased.
Meanwhile, this travel pro showed how to fit a week’s worth of clothing into hand luggage.
And Sun Online Travel’s resident flight attendant explained why cabin crew aren’t necessarily bothered by Tiktok packing hacks.
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How to fit more into your suitcase
FORMER A Place in the Sun presenter and expert packer, Danni Menzies, has shared her top tips for savvy packing.
- Decide on a capsule wardrobe – make your clothes work for you
- Decide your make-up looks in advance to streamline your make-up bag
- Wear multiple layers and/or your bulkiest clothes so you don’t need to pack as much
- Buy vacuum-packed bags to create more room
- Use packing cubes for effective packing
- Stuff socks in shoes so they don’t get squashed
- Put toiletries in socks so they don’t leak onto clothes
- Put shoes in shower caps so dirty soles don’t cause a mess
- Pack from the corner inwards
- Put heaviest items by the wheels
- Line the suitcase with water-resistant items
- Decant full-sized toiletries into small things
- Keep your essentials in a carry-on tote
Here are some of the other packing tips we’ve rounded up before you next go on holiday.
One flight attendant revealed how to pack like a professional, while some mums have put together a list of tips for travelling with kids.
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