Most people know that when it comes to travel (and many other things) what we see on Instagram isn’t always a picture of reality. This doesn’t just apply to videos of seemingly perfect hotel rooms or empty beaches but also tips and tricks to simplify travel. Tricks such as the pillowcase hack.
While sneaky travellers may have used this tactic for years, it first went viral in 2021 via a TikTok video by a woman named Anya Lakovlieva. Titled “The best travel hack ever – pillow flies for free” the video shows Lakovlieva stuffing a pillowcase with clothes and placing it atop her suitcase, allowing her to take extra luggage on board. Posted during a time when lost luggage was at a high and carry-on was king, the clip was viewed more than 25 million times.
However, when others worldwide gave it a try, they quickly found it was far from foolproof and the trick was discredited. One man appears to have missed the memo and ran into trouble with police in Orlando Airport after trying to sneak items onto a flight. A TikTok has captured a tense altercation between a male passenger and airport employees, which ended with Orlando Police escorting the man away.
Posted on June 5 by @natashaorganic, the video shows clips of the man arguing with several employees while she explains what happened in the voiceover. “Stop letting social media give you tips and tricks because sometimes it’s not gonna work,” she said at the start of the video, which was viewed more than 1.8 million t.
