Flight attendant shares packing method to carry more that's a 'game changer'

'Three-quarters (73%) of Brits opt for cabin bags over checked luggage.' (Image: Getty) Research shows that while three-quarters (73 percent) of Brits opt for cabin bags over checked luggage, more than a third (36 percent) of travellers have paid overweight fees for their luggage at the airport. NEXT has partnered with ex-cabin crew member Saskia Sekhri to offer tips on how to make the most of your luggage allowance while following protocol and through clever packing.

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