HOLIDAYMAKERS have been issued an URGENT warning after one passenger was banned from their flight - over a viral packing hack. The trick, which has been hailed on social media for its inventiveness, didn't turn out to be such a smart move. 2 Holidaymakers have been issued a stark warning ahead of travelling Credit: Getty 2 A man was stopped at the airport after trying to follow a viral packing hack Credit: @natashaorganic/TikTok According to TikTok users, the packing 'tip' involves hiding clothes in a pillow case to prevent you having to pay for an extra carry on bag.
It was thought that because a pillow is taken on as a comfort item, it wouldn't count as baggage. But, a traveller using the 'pillow case hack' was stopped by airport security - and officials resorted to calling the cops. The chaotic scene appeared to unfold in Orlando International Airport at gate 17.
Fellow traveller Natasha posted the ordeal on Tiktok. The clip , shared on her platform @natashaorganic, amassed hundreds of thousands of views and likes. She said: "Stop letting social media give you tips and tricks because sometimes it's not gonna work.
"This dude was trying to take in a pillowcase full of clothing and other items which he is stating was simply just a pillowcase and the dude was was like bro, everybody can see it's not a freaking pillow, like come on. Most read in Travel DONE DEAL Rangers sign AC Milan defender on free transfer as Ibrox club win race FATAL SMASH Gang boss kills 3 pals in horror .