A woman has escaped paying extra baggage fees with a simple airport hack that costs just £1.55. Travelling can be expensive, with numerous holiday makers trying to snag a deal before taking off.
However, nothing is more frustrating than reaching the airport once, grabbing a bargain holiday and being hit with a hefty charge at check-in because your luggage doesn't fit under your seat. According to the Independent , airport fees on domestic flights can cost around £15 to £25 for excess baggage up to 32kg and then double for anything that weighs more. Excess weight and oversized bags on international flights are £76, or £152 if over 32kg.
Travel TikTok creator Ms Garn|Travel has shared a major hack with her 325,000 followers online to avoid these fees. She stated: "Do not pay extra baggage fees. Here's an airport secret they don't want you to know.
You can get additional luggage for £1.55. "Let me show you how.
If you're like me and decide to catch a super cheap flight that only comes with your personal bag. Then this is the hack that you need!" The video went on to follow the woman throughout the airport, explaining her secret mission. She said: "Today, I have decided to bring a bag bigger than the requirements, and I know it.
" Heading through duty-free, the woman says you should not exit just yet. She continued: "First thing you're going to do is grab yourself one of these." She grabbed a water bottle that cost £1.
45 and then a duty-free airport bag. The woman explained.