UK holidaymakers are being warned that planning a special 'airport outfit' could backfire and lead to additional baggage charges. With many airlines charging extra for checked bags, being caught out at the airport can add significant costs to a trip abroad.
Experts at Good Business Travel advise ditching the trend of wearing a carefully planned airport ensemble. Natasha Inglis, Client Operations and Success Director, said: “Your airport outfit is one of the most underused packing tools you have. Instead of choosing lighter, aesthetic layers, you should wear the bulkiest items, heaviest trainers, and thickest layers to free up valuable suitcase space.”
Another tip is the 'bed test', where travellers lay everything out on their bed and remove at least a third of items. “It’s a visual shock tactic. Once you see everything together, you realise how much you don’t actually need,” Inglis explained. She also recommends packing cubes and a 3-2-1 carry-on rule: three tops, two bottoms, and one outer layer that all work interchangeably.
“Packing light isn’t about sacrificing comfort. It’s about travelling smarter, avoiding stress, and refusing to pay extra for things you never actually use,” Inglis added.
