Shrewd travellers "making most of hand luggage allowance" by Cheap Flights Booker UK

Canny travellers are wearing clothes with large pockets and storage spaces when boarding flights in order to make the most of their free hand luggage allowance and avoid paying extra to put bags in the hold, according to research.

Retailer Debenhams revealed that sales of coats and jackets with multiple pockets have increased by up to 350% over the summer holiday period.

Reports from the shop floor suggest that holidaymakers are opting to store items such as books, cameras, towels and even netbook computers in their clothing rather than in an extra bag.

Debenhams spokeswoman Carie Barkhuizen said: "Worn strategically, multi-pocket coats and trousers can offer up to ten pockets to stow everything from spare pants and socks to bikinis and sarongs. It"s travelling light like we have never seen before.

"Our sales assistants have even reported some customers coming in with specific items like netbooks and paperbacks, to check if they will fit in the pockets before they buy the coat or jacket."

The company highlighted research from Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com, who encourages travellers to make sure they are wearing their heaviest clothes when boarding the plane and to squeeze as much as possible in their pockets.


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