This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The mum says she has been using packing cubes 'for years' to maximise space (Image: Getty Images) A mum of three has shared her top packing tip to help boost how much space you have in your luggage with just one simple item. With airlines increasingly employing stricter luggage restrictions, particularly for those travelling with hand luggage only, packing for the family can be a headache if you don't want to pay for extra bags.
READ MORE Holidaymakers should always take ‘a large piece of cling film’ on holiday [EXPLAINER] What's worse, if you turn up at the airport with a bag which exceeds the airline's specified allowance, you could be hit with extra fees of up to £60 with select airlines. For example, Ryanair can charge up to £38 for priority and two cabin bags when purchased last minute at the gate. If this is unavailable, you are forced to check a bag in at the desk, this cost rises further.
A 10kg check-in bag purchased at the gate can cost up to £35.99, while a 20kg bag purchased at the gate could set you back £59.99.
Over at easyJet , you can be charged an "airport bag fee" for an oversized cabin bag totalling up to £48. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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