Yes, we’ve all been there; squeezing, squashing and pummelling our travel suitcases just to get the zip done up! And that’s on the outward journey; it’s even worse on the homeward journey having bought all sorts of souvenirs. So, how on earth do we pack a suitcase with ease? How do airline cabin crew and frequent fliers manage to travel so light?
Is there an art to packing a suitcase? Business class fliers manage it, airline cabin crew can do it in their sleep, and frequent fliers handle it with ease. So, what’s their secret? With airlines charging for your luggage on board, we open the lid on a few hot tips to help you pack your suitcase this year.
1. Only pack what you need. How many times have we packed clothes or shoes or other things just in case we need them on holiday? Truth is, we usually come back from holiday and those items are still sitting at the bottom of the suitcase untouched. So, be strict with yourself and only pack what you will need.
2. Learn how to fold clothes. From rolling jeans to folding clothes flat, the neater your clothes are folded the less room they will occupy.
3. Use bags for shoes. Put your shoes in lightweight bags to avoid contact with your clothes and eliminate the possibility of stains. Also, utilise the empty space within your shoes for socks and other small items.
4. Tie up your charger cables. In today’s technological world, you never go far without a charger for your mobile phone, laptop or tablet. Keep them neat with cable ties and pack then into a bag.
5. Pack your toiletries. Make sure you have plenty of clear plastic bags for your liquid toiletries before you get to the airport, there’s nothing more frustrating than having to do it under pressure before catching your flight.
6. Keep your clothes fresh. If you’re travelling on a long trip, place draw liners or fabric conditioner sheets, or a small bag of pot pouri, in your suitcase.
7. Keep essentials in easy to reach hand luggage. Although there are mobile boarding passes, ensure you keep important documents, such as passport, itinerary and credit cards, in a safe, easy to reach place. You may also find it handy to have a change of clothes, spare luggage tags, mini sewing kit, tweezers and other such items in hand luggage.
With these tips, packing for your holiday this year should be a walk in the park!
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