Don’t pay for the carry-on suitcase! Stewardess shares trick to save on luggage

If you are one of those who travel frequently, you will know that luggage can become a real headache, especially in terms of additional costs for carry-on suitcases that exceed the permitted weight or size.

Fortunately, a experienced stewardess has revealed a secret that could help you avoid these charges: make the most of the suitcase space so you don’t have to pay for additional luggage.

Although previously all airlines allowed you to travel with a carry-on bag, even the low-cost ones, things have changed and now some airlines charge you for this suitcase and only allow you to travel with one personal item.

It is worth remembering that in Mexico the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) assured that it is your right to travel with your hand luggage; however, Long live Aerobus and Volaris They promise much cheaper prices because you agree to travel only with the personal item.

TRAVEL: Stewardess reveals trick to save on hand luggage

So,how can you carry all your itemss without having to pay for an additional carry-on bag? Here we reveal the secret shared by an experienced flight attendant.

The pursers or crew spend many hours flying and do not always return home to spend the night. For this reason, they are experts in packing and unpacking suitcases with everything you need to be away from home for a couple of days.

This is because their carry-on suitcases usually have very small measurements and, in addition, they have to keep a spare uniform in case they suffer any setback during their work day.

Before revealing the definitive trick to maximize the space in your carry-on suitcase, it is important to follow some tips that are very common among flight attendants, pilots and people who travel frequently:

– Plan your outfit for each day and avoid carrying “case covers”, which take up unnecessary space.

– Follow expert tips to fold clothes efficiently, like the Marie Kondo method.

– Take bulky items of clothing, such as sweaters, coats or shoes, with you to maximize space in your luggage.

– Use accessories such as caps, helmets, glasses or belts, since they take up less space if you wear them.

If, despite following these tips, you cannot fit all your items in your suitcase, it is time to discover the definitive trick that a flight attendant has shared with us.

You can purchase special backpacks that comply with all regulatory measures and perform vacuum compression, reducing luggage in a surprising way. These backpacks are available online on platforms such as Amazon, AliExpress or Temu.

I have a degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Since 2022, I have worked as an editor for Debate.com.mx, where I share stories and news from my home state, Zacatecas, and its municipalities, as well as entities such as San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, among others. My passion for travel leads me to publish publications about tourism, World Heritage Cities, Magical Towns and Archaeological Zones. I also share travel tips, recommendations for destinations such as the beaches of Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Yucatán; attractions in Querétaro, Jalisco, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and more; as well as recommendations and details of concerts from the main fairs in the country. Additionally, I write about cheap flight offers from airlines such as Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico, as well as details of the new Mayan Train.

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