Travel expert says you should 'never' use a suitcase for carry on - what to use instead
If you travel often, you likely have a few hard and fast rules you follow to make things as easy as possible.
One travel expert, who jumps on a plane at least twice a month for work, has revealed he has one rule when it comes to carry on.
And that's to never use a suitcase if you can avoid it.
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Small wheelie suitcases are a popular choice for carry on. Getty
When planning a trip, PR boss Karl Loudon told Netflights travellers should instead use a backpack to store belongings.
"A wheelie trolley case always feels like a clever idea, but they end up being a pain when travelling in cities," he said, according to The Express.
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"Travelling with a backpack that complies with the airline's luggage allowance allows you to pack plenty inside it, and it is much more practical to travel with."
When it comes to choosing the right one, he suggests searching for backpacks online titled "MLC (Maximum Legal Carry-On)".
"[These] are the best luggage to use," he added.
But this expert says a backpack is a much better option. Getty
It comes after another packing expert agreed, previously warning suitcases were not the best option for carry on.
The expert from travel firm Flash Pack claims airports are too crammed these days with everyone and their wheelie bags.
"Canvas duffle bags are a much better choice for your carry-on luggage," they said.
"If you're flying budget, you'll often be asked to place your wheeled suitcase in the hold – whereas a duffle bag will make it through no matter how full the aircraft."
They said it is also more likely you can stow it under your seat, within arm's reach of everything you need "rather than running the gauntlet of overhead lockers".
Stowing carry on can sometimes cause a delay when boarding. Getty
That may come in handy as plenty of airlines are also cracking down on bags which don't fit their strict rules.
Michael O'Leary of the infamous Irish airline Ryanair is considering increasing the bonuses the airline pays to staff who spot passengers trying to sneak oversized cabin bags onto the plane.
Currently, workers who stop travellers boarding with bags larger than the airline's policy get €1.50 ($2.80) for each interception.
That is reportedly capped at €80 ($145) a month.
