Why This Traveller Always Packs Two Identical Suitcases
A FREQUENT traveller has revealed why she always packs two identical suitcases whenever she goes anywhere.
The Importance of Two Identically Packed Cases
Anyone who’s ever lost their luggage will know how much of a pain it is to track down replacement items and essentials while waiting for their suitcase to be located.
Bettany Hughes’ Travel Tip: The Mirror Suitcases
That’s why Bettany Hughes always travels prepared with an extra identically packed bag, in case of any problems.
Bettany Hughes’ Travel Routine
The historian and TV presenter’s job takes her all over the world and during her travels she’s picked up one or two ideas about how to make life better for herself when on the road.
The Reason Behind the Extra Bag
Among the steps she always takes when she travels is taking bags containing more or less exactly the same stuff, to make sure she isn’t left without the items she needs when she arrives.
The Lesson Learned
She revealed why she started carrying two bags and the problems she’s encountered when she hasn’t followed her own advice.
The Unusual Travel “Hack”
Bettany’s travel “hack” is certainly an unusual one, and is one that will cost people a lot more money, if they’re having to pay for two checked suitcases.
Travelling with Hand Luggage
However, there are ways passengers can ensure their luggage doesn’t go missing, without having to fork out extra money.
Tips for Not Losing Your Luggage
They can also minimise their chances of losing their suitcases by avoiding connections as much as possible. Luggage goes missing a lot less often on direct routes.
Hand Luggage Rules for UK Airlines
Sun Online Travel’s resident flight attendant said those two methods are the easiest ways in which passengers can increase their chances of getting their luggage to its destination.
Additional Travel Tips
They said: “Connections double the risk of your luggage going missing, so take direct flights if you can.”
The Bottom Line
“If you’re in charge of all your luggage at every step of your journey – then you only have yourself to blame if it ends up getting lost.”
Final Thoughts
Meanwhile. these are some of the best packing hacks for travellers.