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Flight attendants are the unsung heroes of travel.
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Even during turbulent times, they keep us comfortable, safe, well-fed, and hydrated.
Most importantly, they do all of this with a smile on their face.
Still, us passengers dont always get the memo, and mistakes happen.
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Again, not all superheroes wear capes.
Some are disguised as cabin crew.
Even if you use a real tag, its useless when it comes to tracking your bag.
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On Amazon,one traveler wrotethat it saved their vacation.
So youll save space by wearing your largest shoes during your flight.
It can be something as simple as a granola bar, notes flight attendant Shea Kepler.
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Wilkes says they often give passengers who give them gifts complimentary snacks.
To save space in her bag, she rolls her clothes, a trick many flight attendants swear by.
For a layer that will keep you warm but isnt bulky, consider theMongolian Cashmere Full-zip Hoodiefrom Quince.
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Its made of sustainable cashmere, is incredibly soft, and it goes with pretty much everything.
Of course, it helps to have a separate smaller bag for these items you want on the plane.
And, a set of three costs less than $20.
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This is especially true if youre flying on discount airlines that will penalize you with hefty checked baggage fees.
Instead, considerTravelpros Maxlite 5 International Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Suitcase.
One phenomenon she witnessed was passengers using bags that were either low quality and/or on their last legs.
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At $895 its not cheap, but it has protective bumper rails and impact-resistant side panels.
It also comes with a five-year limited warranty.
However, his airline is in the process of retiring them.
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They are not as trendy or in style anymore, Wilson explained.
So we are going to be using hardshell plastic luggage.
They weigh less, look better, and are less prone to liquid damage.
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Of course, that can be avoided if you think ahead.
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