A trick shared by a TikToker about acquiring additional luggage on flights without charge has been criticized as “risky” by professionals following its reemergence on the internet.
Tips for streamlined travel have consistently garnered attention on the web. People are always seeking the quickest methods to organize their belongings for a trip, locate budget-friendly airfare options, and breeze through security checks with minimal delays.
Occasionally, some of these tips have proven useful, but others have received minimal attention or even been criticized by professionals in the field.
2023 saw TikToker Jay Steinberg gain popularity with his clever tip to secure additional luggage on a flight without incurring extra charges. His method involved arriving at the airport ahead of time and leaving a second piece of luggage out in the open. After staff weigh your other bag and check it onto the plane, you would then return for the second bag and carry it aboard with you.
TikToker’s ‘unethical’ travel hack downplayed
On TikTok, under the handle @TravelWithJayBerg (formerly known as Steinberg), an older video of his has gained renewed attention. Even though it was first posted more than two years ago, its relevance has been revived due to recent criticism from experts.
Lifting your bag onto the weighing scale at the airport, finding out it surpasses the weight limit, and having to pay more can be quite irritating. However, this trick that some people use isn’t just dishonest; it’s potentially risky,” as explained by travel expert Adam Ewart from Send My Bag to Indy 100.
Always keep an eye on your luggage while at the airport. Leaving it unattended not only puts it at risk of being stolen, but it could also cause significant security issues leading to evacuations. The potential problems greatly exceed the hassle of paying for a little extra weight.
As a fellow enthusiast, I couldn’t help but join in the chorus of disapproval towards this seemingly unethical act. “I’ve always been grateful for the freedom to travel with my carry-on luggage and a personal item, such as a backpack, that can fit comfortably under the seat,” I found myself saying.
“In Dubai, someone near the gate is checking again,” another added.
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2025-06-11 14:48