WHEN it comes to flying on a budget airline, having to shell out for extra luggage significantly increases the price.
So people are constantly thinking up clever ways to get around the restrictions – with a new one leaving shoppers stunned.
In fact, you can pack enough in there to last for a 10-day trip[/caption]
The jacket can carry up to 15.4lbs – the same as a standard carry on[/caption]
And the nifty hack is so good that “Ryanair hates it”, according to the manufacturers.
They took to TikTok to demonstrate how the FlyOn jacket works, as the video began with a woman wearing the coat in question as she walked through the airport.
While it looks like any other trench from the outside, it’s actually lined with pockets – inside which is enough space to fit almost all of your belongings.
In fact, it can carry up to 15.4lbs in weight – the same amount as a standard carry-on.
In the TikTok, the woman was seen loading tops, trousers and accessories into the coat, before zipping up the pockets.
“Holds everything you need for a 7 to 10 day trip,” the makers wrote over the top of the video.
And you don’t need to worry about getting pulled to one side, as it also “goes smoothly through security control”.
Once on the plane, the traveller popped the coat into a handy bag, before showing how it comfortably fit under the seat in front of her.
“You will never find a better way to avoid carry-on fees while travelling,” the caption read.
“Light and effortless!”
People were quick to praise the jacket in the comments section, with many insisting they needed to buy one for upcoming trips.
“Best idea ever, this!!!” one wrote.
“BRAVO!! This is when our intelligence stands against (bad) rules!!” another added.
“I truly wanna buy this,” a third said.
“So…… a wearable bag?” someone else questioned.
“Yeahhhh that avoids carry-on fees, makes you travel hands free, it’s water proof, and wind breaker,” they replied, calling it “so multifunctional”.
“And in the summer????” another asked.
Luggage Rules for Major Airlines
British Airways
- Cabin Baggage: 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 45 x 25 cm) and 1 personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), total weight up to 23 kg.
- Checked Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy, Business, and First Class allow more.
EasyJet
- Cabin Baggage: 1 small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm), no weight limit but must fit under the seat.
- Checked Baggage: Fees apply, up to 23 kg per bag. Passengers can pay for additional weight up to 32 kg.
Ryanair
- Cabin Baggage: 1 small bag (max 40 x 20 x 25 cm). Priority boarding allows an additional larger cabin bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg).
- Checked Baggage: Fees apply, options for 10 kg or 20 kg bags.
Virgin Atlantic
- Cabin Baggage: Economy and Premium allow 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg). Upper Class allows 2 bags.
- Checked Baggage: Economy Light has no checked baggage. Economy Classic, Delight, and Premium allow at least 1 bag up to 23 kg. Upper Class allows 2 bags.
Emirates
- Cabin Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag (max 55 x 38 x 20 cm, up to 7 kg). Business and First Class allow 2 bags (total up to 12 kg).
- Checked Baggage: Economy Class varies by fare type (from 20 kg to 35 kg). Business and First Class allow up to 40 kg and 50 kg respectively.
“In the summer you put it in the SmartTote to get to the airport and take it out only to pass the gate!” they responded.
Not everyone was on board with the jacket idea though, with one writing: “Paying for a flight and than not wanna pay for luggage is ridiculous!”
“What I think is ridiculous is to pay €20 for the flight and €240 for the carry on,” they hit back.
“7 days i don’t think so!” another added.
“It depends on how much you pack but I have traveled for 10 days with it,” the manufacturer insisted.
“All that will happen they will charge for large jackets,” someone else said.
“You’re just shifting the cost onto everyone.”
“According to International standards, you don’t pay for what you wear,” the FlyOn pros insisted.
The jacket is available to buy for £222, through a Kickstarter project page.
And goes inside a little bag to fit comfortably under the seat in front[/caption]
