I'm a flight attendant — here are the packing tips I've learned from 16 years of working in airplane cabins (including why you should avoid hard-shell, four-wheel suitcases)

Flight attendant Emilie shares her packing tips She offers tips and advice on how to save space so you can pack faster. READ MORE: Cunard's latest £500m liner, Queen Anne, arrives in Southampton

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor

Published: 1:46 p.m. BST, May 2, 2024 | Updated: 1:29 p.m. BST, 7 May 2024

Summer holidays are approaching, which means packing season is near.

And for many, it's still difficult to get through this without making fundamental mistakes.

Even frequent travelers are prone to packing unnecessary items in a suitcase that would never fit in an overhead compartment.

To help reduce stress , the retailer teamed up with flight attendant Emilie and asked her to share her packing tips. She has worked in airplane cabins for 16 years. So she's no amateur in the art of suitcase management.

Scroll down to see her best tips, including life hacks to save space and ensure you never leave anything essential behind - and the dangers of a hard case.

Try this tip if you are a frequent traveler

Emilie suggests having the essentials on hand, explaining: “If you are a frequent traveler or tend to When vacationing regularly, stash essential travel items in your backpack or weekend bag. For example, power banks, plug adapters, travel toiletries, medicines and sunscreen. Having these essentials on hand and ready to go can help you pack quickly for your next trip.'

Deploy this tactic and there's unlikely to leave anything behind.< /p>

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