Let's be honest, plane travel is awful most of the time.
Unless you're paying top dollar for first class, you're probably tempted to look to social media for travel hacks. But there's just one problem.
Of course, you can't trust everyone online.
TikTok airport pillow hack
It seems like every few months, another TikTok user posts a travel hack that claims to alleviate all your packing worries.
This is a pretty simple thing and will help you stick to your luggage weight limits.
If you're over the weight limit and don't want to check your luggage, TikTok suggests lightening your load by stuffing some clothes into an empty pillowcase.
Boom! The TSA will think it's a pillow.
Unfortunately, many of those attempting this hack didn't consider that TSA agents are also watching TikTok.
Passengers banned from flying after attempting travel hacks
TikTok gives, TikTok takes away.
A recent viral TikTok video filmed by a traveler at Orlando International Airport shows others why pillowcase travel hacks are not a good idea.
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TikTok account @natashaorganic posted a video showing police and gate agents trying to defuse a situation with a Frontier Airlines passenger.
“Please don't rely on social media to give you tips and tricks because it might not work,” she said, filming frustrated passengers who were denied boarding passes.
The passenger had allegedly stuffed something that was clearly not a pillow into the pillowcase, and somehow, no one noticed as they went through security – until an eagle-eyed gate agent noticed.
Frontier Airlines eventually called police and reportedly escorted the passenger from the gate area, and TikTok users said the man was not allowed to board the flight.
Next time, maybe try layering your clothes on it instead of trying to treat it as a lumpy pillow.
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