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How Airline Baggage Fees Changed the Way I Pack
7 Jul 2026

How Airline Baggage Fees Changed the Way I Pack

by Jessica Fisher | posted in: Sustainable Travel, Travel Planning & Advice, Travel Trends | 0

More travellers are choosing to travel with hand luggage only as airline baggage fees continue to rise. Here’s why I do it, how recent trips cemented my thinking, and my simple packing tips.

Cabin Bags, Hand Luggage, Packing Tips for Travel

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Jessica Fisher is the travel advisor behind Marmaladies Travel, helping curious midlife travellers plan thoughtful journeys around the world.

She specialises in responsible travel, cultural experiences and small-group adventures — shaping holidays that feel more personal, more enriching, and far removed from the ordinary.

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