Baggage handler shares four common items that holidaymakers should avoid packing in their checked luggage

For most Brits, jetting off abroad is an enjoyable experience, whether they're going away for a week in the sun, skiing in the winter or to see friends and family abroad. There are lots of things to remember, though, including your passport, insurance documents, flight times and all the rest.

While many meticulously pack their suitcases days or even weeks in advance, others often throw their belongings in their luggage mere hours before the flight. However, there are some things that should be avoided being packed into checked luggage at all costs.

There are less restrictions for checked bags compared to the strict rules for carry on luggage, but that doesn't mean holidaymakers should throw all caution to the wind. While things like flammable liquids and lithium batteries are completely prohibited, acceptable items such as food can cause chaos for baggage handlers.

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One of these baggage handlers posted to Reddit pleading with passengers not to pack food in their checked bags, as the Express reports. He said: “They rot, break or leak, open. It smells, especially alcohol. Then I smell all day after picking up a bag that leaked.”

They added that perfumes and colognes are the same - so if you’re picking up something in the duty free make sure it's properly wrapped to avoid any mishaps

Another thing that should never ever be packed in your checked baggage is a little less intuitive. If you have medication you need to take, it may seem wise to put it in your checked bag to keep it safe but this is a huge no no.

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