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Flight attendant shares how to spot if someone ‘has been in your

She said: “If you want your room completely dark in the morning, without the light coming through the curtains, use a clothing hanger.” Traveller and hotel guest @philharris commented: “The hanger to keep the light out! Game changer. Will definitely be trying this.” In terms of travel adaptors, she said: “Are you in the UK […]

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Flight attendant shares ‘travel essentials’ packing list

Cabin crew often have to pack for a flight quickly and without taking much luggage. Jane Hawkes, a consumer travel expert and former flight attendant, shared her “essential” packing list with Express.co.uk. Jane said: “Aeroplane cabins and high altitudes can really dry your skin out. I always carry a sample size of my favourite hand lotion […]

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Vital hotel room toothbrush hack from flight attendant

One flight attendant named Esther from the hit TikTok account @esthersturrus has shared her useful hacks to make life easier while travelling. Esther is a cabin crew member for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and has stayed in hundreds of hotel rooms so she knows the best tips and tricks for getting the best experience out […]

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Flight attendant shares ‘genius’ way to avoid overweight baggage

More than 37,000 users have liked the useful video, while it has been saved almost 4,000 times for future flyers. TikTok user @jennir28 called the hack “genius”, before asking if the pillow counts as a “personal item” – to which Kat replied no. @bscreationsnmore added to the tip: “Make sure you get a pillowcase with a zipper.” It […]

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Flight attendant advises bringing your own food on a plane

Cierra Mistt on TikTok is on a mission to educate flyers before they set foot on a plane. In a recent video posted to her account, she shared “the do’s and don’ts for your next flight”, and they involve taking extra snacks, being prepared before boarding and clothing etiquette to adhere to. Cierra began the […]

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Flight attendant shares ‘seriously life-changing’ suitcase

Packing cubes act as drawers and allow holidaymakers to separate items into categories – toiletries, underwear, T-shirts etc. Taking organisation a step further, write what each cube contains on sticky labels and place them on the cubes. Kat’s final tip will allow those travelling to keep clean, fresh clothes away from sweaty, dirty ones. When […]

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The Apprentice star ‘axed for drinking on flight to Dubai’

“Producers were unimpressed when he had several alcoholic drinks on the flight even though he was told not to.” They added Lord Sugar was “furious” and couldn’t believe Reece risked his chance at bagging £250,000 for a drink. A spokesperson for The Apprentice told Mirror Online: “Reece was unable to continue in the process, this […]

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Flight attendant shares how to spot ‘hidden camera’ in hotel room

Hidden cameras in hotel rooms are a concern for some travellers and flight attendant Esther shared her top hotel hacks to easily spot a spy camera in the room. The crew member explained that this is “the first thing I do when I arrive at the hotel”. In a TikTok video where she documented the […]

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‘Safest’ flight times for a ‘calm’ journey free of turbulence

Travelling by plane is the quickest way to get to most holiday destinations abroad but it can be a tough journey for those afraid of flying. While there are many ways to calm your nerves before taking your seat, turbulence can be difficult to overcome when you’re already in the air. A frequent flyer has […]

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Flight attendant shares ‘only’ item elderly can get for free

Flight attendant Miguel Muñoz revealed the one thing that can be offered on the plane for free, but only to the elderly passengers who request it. He explained that travellers can “ask for a glass of water” if they “need to take medication” and added: “Don’t be afraid!” The crew member said that most airlines, especially low-cost carriers […]