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If you’ve never missed a flight before, you’re very fortunate (or very organised). It is extremely humbling to find yourself out of breath, sweating, and even crying at the terminal as you watch the plane you have paid to be on leave without you.

There can be many reasons behind missed flights including delayed connecting flights, unexpected hiccups on the journey to the airport and, actually, how you’ve packed your luggage.

Researchers from Haypp have shared seven common packing mistakes that cause airport delays for passengers.

The common packing mistakes delaying your travel plans

Vapes

Vape devices and e-cigarettes should be packed in carry-on luggage only, with a maximum of 20 batteries. Refills and e-liquids must also be kept in hand luggage with a maximum bottle size of 100ml.

Haypp explains: “Both of these items need to be packed in your

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