Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishThere’s nothing worse than bagging a cheap flight only to be hit with an oversized baggage fee at check-in. And it’s a common issue. A Ryanair passenger recently shared how she was charged €75 by the budget airline because her bag’s wheel slightly stuck out of the bag sizer. A travel expert has now urged passengers to ‘bend the rules’ to beat hand luggage regulations on budget airlines. Ian McIlrath, managing director at ski operator Ski Solutions, advised passengers to use a duty-free hack to get extra space on their flight. He says: ‘If you are struggling for space and you haven’t brought any additional luggage with you other than a cabin bag, or if you are worried that it will be oversized, it is worth buying a bag from one of the shops or duty free to pack any excess items. ‘Typically, goods bought in an airport won’t count towards your baggage allowance, including click-and-collect orders, so you could bend the rules a little bit here by packing a little more into a shopping bag, provided that it’s from a retailer within the airport and not just any old supermarket bag.’ The travel expert also recommends wearing your ‘bulkier clothing’ on the flight to save room in a small hand luggage bag. He says: ‘Airlines won’t count your ski jacket towards your baggage allowance, as long as it’s out of your bag and you’ll have a much easier time trying to pack for your holiday when you aren’t contending with a coat taking up 90 per cent of your space. A travel expert has now urged passengers to ‘bend the rules’ to beat hand luggage rules on budget airlines Ian McIlrath, managing director at ski operator Ski Solutions, has advised passengers to use a duty-free hack to get extra space on their flight’By doing this, you could also conceal smaller, more portable cross-body bags under your jacket, to store your personal belongings such as your phone, passport, keys and travel documents.’ One traveller recently shared a very sneaky way that she managed to get around Ryanair’s baggage rules with a bulky outfit. But Ian warns that the best way to avoid an oversized bag charge is to ensure your luggage fits within the size limits. He says: ‘Some airlines will charge up to £75 for a slightly oversized hand luggage bag at the boarding gate, even if yours is just a centimetre or two out of the allowed dimensions.’You can find airline specific cabin bags online, typically for less than £7 on retailers such as Amazon. ‘These are designed to be the maximum size specification certain airlines will allow on board, meaning you get optimum luggage space but don’t end up having to fork out any extra baggage charges at the gate. Spending £7 to later save yourself £75 feels like a good decision!’ Ian also recommends investing in an ‘inflatable travel pillow’ for flights. He says: ‘Although many airlines may have now caught onto the viral pillow hack, an inflatable travel pillow will provide both comfort and additional luggage capabilities for your next flight. The expert says: ‘If you are struggling for space and you haven’t brought any additional luggage with you other than a cabin bag, or if you are worried that it will be oversized, it is worth buying a bag from one of the shops or duty free to pack any excess items”Ensure the pillow isn’t inflated and then simply open the pillowcase and store items of clothing here, giving you more room in your main carry-on baggage. ‘On the flight, you can remove the clothing and re-inflate the pillow. It’s simple, but it works!’ While these hacks might work to save you money on excess luggage fees, Ian warns that success isn’t guaranteed. The travel pro warns: ‘While these tips can be used for packing inspiration, they can never be guaranteed to work, particularly some of the riskier ones, and airline staff unfortunately reserve the right to refuse you service should you be in clear breach of their terms and conditions.’
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