A warning has been issued to airplane passengers not to attempt a viral packing hack, as a man was recently stopped at the airport for trying it out.
In order to avoid paying extra baggage fees, travelers have been utilizing a viral packing hack on TikTok where they film themselves packing clothing items into a pillowcase, zipping it closed, and concealing the contents. This allows them to present the pillow as a regular item during security checks.
Despite this, a man attempted the pillowcase method at Orlando International Airport in Florida and was stopped by airport security at the gate. Authorities were called in to handle the situation.
A TikTok video of the incident was posted by Natasha, who warned fellow holidaymakers to not rely on social media for tips and tricks as they may not always be effective.
The man was attempting to bring in a pillowcase filled with clothes and other belongings, claiming it was just a regular pillowcase. However, his friend pointed out that it was obvious to everyone that it was not a pillow at all.
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Despite being given the opportunity by airport staff to pay for checked items, the passenger waited until the doors were about to close. The content creator revealed that he then attempted to board the plane forcefully, but was reminded by the staff that he had already been given a chance to pay for his items.
Natasha concluded by stating that the man had to be escorted out after they were forced to contact the police. She emphasized the importance of not believing everything on the internet.
The video has become extremely popular, amassing over 1.4 million views. Numerous individuals have shared their opinions in the comments section. One user voiced their concern, asking if others are not worried about committing felonies and being placed on the no-fly list while in an airport.
One person commented, “I am always ready to fight, no matter where or when, except for at the airport. Being put on the ‘no fly list’ is worse than having a poor credit score.”Another individual, who works at the airport, stated, “When I first saw the video, I knew it would never work…I am glad to see that it actually happened.”A third person also expressed happiness about the incident coming to fruition.
Despite its popularity, this travel hack has also faced criticism from flight experts who caution against a viral napping technique on planes that may result in a concussion.
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