Free hand luggage is coming to Europe, but there’s a catch for UK travellers

In Europe, hand luggage rules are about to change (Picture: Getty Images)

If you’re a seasoned traveller — especially on short-haul European flights — you’ll likely have tried myriad luggage hacks to avoid paying extortionate airline fees.

From the neck pillow trick, which consists of stuffing your U-shaped pillow with clothing, to using a duty-free carrier bag to sneak extra stuff, there are some innovative ways to bypass the limits.

However, certain passengers may not need to get creative for much longer.

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