Do these favourite TikTok travel hacks actually work?

Do these popular TikTok travel hacks actually work?

We've collected five of the leading TikTok hacks and done the hard yards for you, to determine if these travel-focused tips are actually worthy of your time and attention.

The DIY neck pillow

TikTok user Kristen Black attracted plenty of applause for her take on the traditional travel pillow.

Would this one work for you? It's dependent on your airline. While there's a chance you'll be able to board with jumpers tied around your neck, airlines with stricter baggage allowances may not be so supportive of your extra garb.

Search flights incognito

TikTok user @sightseeingsenorita believes clearing your cache and searching for flights using an incognito window can help slash the cost of your booking.

Is this true? Well, the user's claims have been backed up online with hundreds of people agreeing with her internet sleuthing.

Fly on Monday or Tuesday

@kingcredit claims the cheapest day to fly is consistently at the start of each week.

But we've found this incorrect when you look at airline websites. There's very little change in terms of flight costs across the week internationally.

Change your destination to 'Everywhere'

@mylifeisatravelmovie pointed out that if you place your destination as 'Everywhere' in Skyscanner, it will showcase the cheapest stops within reach, all year through.

Bring a coat

TikToker Imogen Blow swears by sneaking excess baggage into your carry on. She shaved off 5.5 kg of luggage by placing nine smaller jackets into a black puffy winter coat she was carrying.

Can this really work? It has potential, but you must be heading off to a winter destination, and travelling with an airline lenient with on-board baggage.

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