Travelling with hand luggage only is popular with passengers who want to save money. Many airlines now enforce stringent hand luggage restrictions which, if flouted, can result it a sizeable fee. This is particularly true of budget airlines, who often make up for the low costs of tickets with additional fees for everything from seat selection to in-flight refreshments.
However, frequent fliers are increasingly finding ways to pack everything they need while avoiding extra expenses.
Some of these packing techniques may seem like common sense, however, some travellers are thinking outside of the box.
One passenger explained their unique packing technique which even they thought was “idiotic” when they first heard it.
Sharing their savvy tip on Reddit the travel enthusiast said: “I stopped rolling and folding, and my clothes are less wrinkled when I arrive and I can carry more in the same space.
“I can also pack for a week in just a few minutes.”
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The advice may seem hard to wrap your head around at first but apparently allows up to five days worth of clothing.
The traveller continued: “I lay the first item on the bed or floor.
“Then I lay the next item rotated 90 degrees on top of that.
“I keep rotating 90 degrees and layering until I have everything in a pile. I finish with my underwear and socks on top in the middle.
“Then I fold all four corners and shove it in my suitcase.
“I packed this way for my first trip to Europe and was able to pack 5 days worth of clothing, two pair of shoes, non-liquid make-up and toiletries (travel size) in an international-sized carry-on.”
They add: “I thought it sounded idiotic when I read it, but it worked for me.”
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However, it is important to be in the know about not only the hand luggage measurement guidelines for your chosen air carrier, but also the weight.
Increasingly, different airlines have varying guidelines which means that while a baggage trick could work for one airline, it may not for another.
What are the hand luggage guidelines for popular UK airlines?
Some of the UK’s most loved airlines include Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, British Airways and Virgin.
Each of these airlines sets out a hand luggage policy, however, they are all different.
Ryanair
Non-priority passengers are allowed one bag with measurements 24cmx40cmx20cm.
Meanwhile, only priority boarding passengers are permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge.
easyJet
easyJet passengers are allowed to bring one piece of hand luggage as a carry on that will travel with them in the cabin. One of the perks of the orange-tipped carrier is that there are no weight restrictions on this baggage, however, it must be 56cm x 45cm x 25cm including handles and wheels.
Jet 2
Travellers flying with Jet2 have a maximum cabin baggage weight allowance of 10kg. Bags must be no bigger than 56 x 45 x 25cm.
British Airways
All customers are permitted to carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item, including a laptop or handbag on board. According to the BA website: “Hand luggage must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and the small item must be no bigger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Both items can weight up to 23kg each.”
Virgin Atlantic
Hand luggage. Virgin Atlantic travellers can all take a cabin suitcase onboard that is up to 56cm x 36cm x 23cm, A personal bag is also allowed onboard, such as handbag or purse that is not deemed baggage. The weight depends on the fare ticket; economy and premium travellers are allowed up to 10kg.
