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)
Emilie Cooke-Martageix, Air France flight attendant, shares her packing tips She offers tips for saving space and tips for packing faster. READ MORE: Cunard's latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton
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 has teamed up with Emilie, Air France flight attendant. Cooke-Martageix and asked him to share his 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're a frequent traveler
Emilie suggests having the essentials on hand, explaining: "If you're a frequent traveler frequent or if you tend to vacation regularly, set aside travel essentials in your backpack or weekend bag. For example, power banks, plug adapters, travel toiletries, medicines and sunscreen. Having these essentials close at hand and within reach...
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 has teamed up with Emilie, Air France flight attendant. Cooke-Martageix and asked him to share his 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're a frequent traveler
Emilie suggests having the essentials on hand, explaining: "If you're a frequent traveler frequent or if you tend to vacation regularly, set aside travel essentials in your backpack or weekend bag. For example, power banks, plug adapters, travel toiletries, medicines and sunscreen. Having these essentials close at hand and within reach...
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