Travellers Get Creative to Avoid Airline Fees with Neck Pillow Hack

Travellers are finding increasingly inventive ways to make the most of their cabin baggage allowance, with one clever hack recently catching attention. Chelsea Dickenson shared how she avoided paying an extra £20 for luggage on a Wizz Air flight by stuffing clothes into a neck pillow. What might seem like a quirky trick highlights a wider challenge many passengers face. Which is how to travel light without getting stung by unexpected fees!

With airlines charging for even the smallest extras, people are experimenting with packing hacks, from clever folding techniques to hiding items in plain sight. While some of these ideas are more practical than others, they show the lengths travellers will go to feel in control of their trip and their budget.

Darren Johnston from Send My Bag commented:

“Travellers are naturally going to get creative when airline fees feel unclear or inconsistent. The neck pillow hack is a harmless example of that, but it really shows a bigger point: people just want straightforward, reliable options when it comes to taking their belongings with them.

Whether that’s packing smart, sending items ahead, or travelling ultra-light, passengers want to enjoy their journey without worrying that a jumper or pair of shoes will cost extra at the gate. At Send My Bag, we help travellers ship their items quickly and securely, taking the stress out of planning a trip. It’s all about convenience and peace of mind so you can focus on enjoying your holiday with affordable shipping prices.”

While hacks like these can be amusing, they can also be stressful if the airline questions what you’re carrying. For many, sending baggage separately offers peace of mind without the risk, letting travellers focus on enjoying their trip rather than fretting about fees or gate checks.

As Christmas travel picks up and airports get busier, stories like this show that passengers are looking for solutions that make travel easier, more flexible, and less stressful. And while the neck pillow trick may not suit everyone, it certainly gets people talking and thinking creatively, about how to pack efficiently during the festive season.

For those wanting a more straightforward approach, shipping luggage ahead of a trip is becoming an attractive alternative to last-minute baggage fees or overstuffed cabin bags. It lets travellers focus on the journey itself, whether it’s flying home to see family or heading off on a festive getaway.