Budget airlines are ruthlessly restrictive with luggage allowances, but don’t let that put you off your holiday.

Most airlines will let you check-in between 20 and 25kg (44-55lb), although that can drop to 15kg on certain such as carriers such as Ryanair.

Shaving a few kilos off is easy with a little common sense, advanced planning and backbone. We run through the best space savers for bank holiday weekend getaways.

Other key items that should not be packed included beanie hats, excessively large photographic equipment and ‘family sized’ aerosols or shaving foams.

Men were asked the same question and requested women didn’t pack excessive medication, large or embarrassing headgear or kettles with them when they travelled.

On the clothing front, jeans are also a worst offender, alongside corduroy. If you don't have much space, jeans are unnecessarily bulky and take a long time to dry when washed.

Source: Daily Mail