This woman's carry-on baggage trick will leave you in stitches!
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It seems like everyone has a story about being fleeced by airline baggage fees.
Between carry-ons and checked bags, flying can get expensive fast if you need to bring more than a small personal item.
But one viral video is proving that creativity and humour can help travellers beat the system.
Traveler Shewana McGee recently shared her unconventional method for avoiding an airline’s $90 AUD carry-on bag fee.
In her post humorously captioned ‘Brazilian Butt Lift Hack’, McGee successfully sidestepped the charge by concealing her oversized carry-on bag in her pants.
She then added a text in her video that reads: ‘When you're flying Frontier and they say your personal bag is too big.’
Social media users praised her audacity and resourcefulness, with many calling her idea brilliant.
Surprisingly, she managed to get away with it without any questions from the airline staff.
‘I'm hollering! I bet they didn't even question it,’ one person wrote, to which McGee replied ‘Nope’ followed by a series of laughing emojis.
One user commented, ‘Girl, I'm cracking up at this!’ while others declared her trick ‘genius’ and celebrated her as the day's internet victor.
Even more astonishing was the size of the bag, which viewers noted. Some had been charged $100 for similar-sized bags in the past, making McGee's trick seem like a goldmine.
‘I got stopped with this same exact bag and charged the $100, then the flight attendant asked me to put it under the seat. ABSOLUTELY NOT,’ one person shared.
McGee's creativity isn't unique, though. Last year, another traveller received widespread praise for ingeniously packing her belongings into a travel pillow to bypass baggage fees.
A full video of a US passenger saving money by hiding a bag in her pants' backside. Video source: TikTok (@theonpoint1)
But while these hacks might seem clever, it's important to remember the rules and regulations set by airlines for safety and fuel efficiency.
Excess weight on an aeroplane affects fuel requirements and can lead to offloading excess cargo or passengers to maintain safe weight limits.
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, for instance, mandates a 7kg carry-on baggage limit per person for safety reasons.
Attempting to bypass these rules can compromise flight safety and lead to boarding hassles due to weight checks.
In conclusion, these inventive solutions to avoid baggage fees may be amusing, but they should be approached with caution.
While they might work in some cases, travellers should always prioritise safety and adhere to airline regulations.
Members, do you find this trick ingenious or just amusing in concept? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Between carry-ons and checked bags, flying can get expensive fast if you need to bring more than a small personal item.
But one viral video is proving that creativity and humour can help travellers beat the system.
Traveler Shewana McGee recently shared her unconventional method for avoiding an airline’s $90 AUD carry-on bag fee.
In her post humorously captioned ‘Brazilian Butt Lift Hack’, McGee successfully sidestepped the charge by concealing her oversized carry-on bag in her pants.
This woman cleverly hid her bag in her pants to dodge fees. Image source: TikTok ((@theonpoint1)
She then added a text in her video that reads: ‘When you're flying Frontier and they say your personal bag is too big.’
Social media users praised her audacity and resourcefulness, with many calling her idea brilliant.
Surprisingly, she managed to get away with it without any questions from the airline staff.
‘I'm hollering! I bet they didn't even question it,’ one person wrote, to which McGee replied ‘Nope’ followed by a series of laughing emojis.
People were initially surprised by the woman's genius hack, snapping a photo of her bag inside her pants. Their amazement grew as they realised how spacious the bag was. Image source: TikTok ((@theonpoint1)
One user commented, ‘Girl, I'm cracking up at this!’ while others declared her trick ‘genius’ and celebrated her as the day's internet victor.
Even more astonishing was the size of the bag, which viewers noted. Some had been charged $100 for similar-sized bags in the past, making McGee's trick seem like a goldmine.
‘I got stopped with this same exact bag and charged the $100, then the flight attendant asked me to put it under the seat. ABSOLUTELY NOT,’ one person shared.
McGee's creativity isn't unique, though. Last year, another traveller received widespread praise for ingeniously packing her belongings into a travel pillow to bypass baggage fees.
A full video of a US passenger saving money by hiding a bag in her pants' backside. Video source: TikTok (@theonpoint1)
But while these hacks might seem clever, it's important to remember the rules and regulations set by airlines for safety and fuel efficiency.
Excess weight on an aeroplane affects fuel requirements and can lead to offloading excess cargo or passengers to maintain safe weight limits.
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, for instance, mandates a 7kg carry-on baggage limit per person for safety reasons.
Attempting to bypass these rules can compromise flight safety and lead to boarding hassles due to weight checks.
In conclusion, these inventive solutions to avoid baggage fees may be amusing, but they should be approached with caution.
While they might work in some cases, travellers should always prioritise safety and adhere to airline regulations.
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gloves on already bring it on
DING, DING......let's have a nice clean fight.....ROUND 1. 
