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Travel experts warn against social media 'pillowcase hack' when flying abroad

Travel experts warn against social media 'pillowcase hack' when flying abroad

As airlines are getting stricter with their baggage restrictions, travellers are coming up with inventive ways to pack more while paying less - but there's one trick experts are urging people not to risk doing

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