
Tip 1. Proper Packing
Start with the suit jacket. Lay it bottom-first into one half of your suitcase, leaving the upper half of the jacket hanging out of the case. Next, place a piece of tissue paper on top of the jacket. Lay your suit trousers or skirt at a 90⁰ angle to the jacket with the waistband in the case and the legs or bottom of the skirt out. Place a piece of tissue between every item of clothing. and build up layers till everything is packed. Finally, fold the upper half of the first suit jacket over the pile. There are no sharp folds in your suit and the tissue paper will prevent creases from forming in your clothes.Tip 2. Keep expensive electrical items in your hand luggage
Sadly, there have been many instances of theft from luggage in transit. As suitcases are now X-rayed at multiple points of the journey, the risk of your expensive gadgets being taken is higher than ever – and most insurance companies won’t cover the loss.Tip 3. Pack a multi-way power adapter
You’re bound to be carrying more than one electrical item that needs to be recharged once in a while. Take a multi-way power adapter. This means you need access to only one electrical outlet, which can be in short supply in hotels, coffee shops and airports.Tip 4. Don’t forget plastic bags
Never go on a trip without packing plastic bags in your suitcase. Gym bunnies take note – for the smelliest of reasons. If you put any dirty washing in your suitcase, pop it in the bag, if only as an insurance measure against making your clean clothes less fresh.Tip 5. Use TSA-approved locks
The US Transport Security Agency (TSA) is authorized to open any luggage and if their inspectors want to search yours they will, whether it’s locked or not. To avoid the risk of arriving at baggage reclaim to find your suitcase cut open and wrapped in clingfilm because it as selected for a random check, use TSA-approved locks. TSA security staff have a tool that allows them to open those locks – sparing you the ignominy of carrying a vandalized suitcase for the rest ofyour journey.