When you're going on holiday , the last thing you want is for your suitcase - or its contents - to arrive damaged. This can really put a dampener on your trip before it has even begun, but unfortunately, it's an all too common occurrence. Packing the wrong things in your suitcase is an easy mistake to make, especially if you've done it in a mad rush before you headed off to the airport .
But taking some extra care and time to perfect your packing can help you avoid any unfortunate slip-ups where your luggage is concerned. One baggage handler says that a very common item can wreak havoc on the contents of your bag. Taking to Reddit , one ramp agent for American Airlines issued some important advice for holidaymakers keen to keep their belongings as safe as possible when travelling.
They said that aerosol cans can pose many problems, so it could be worth ditching these in favour of toiletries in tubes or jars instead. In the post, they cautioned: "Pressure does weird things. Decreased atmopheric pressure at altitude can cause pressurized bottles and cans to leak.
I have had to clean the better part of an entire can of shaving cream out of my toiletry kit before." However, if you do want to bring any aerosols with you, then there's an extra measure you can take to ensure they stay safe. According to the UK Civil Aviation Authority , any release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means, in order to prevent the accidental release of the contents.
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