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Hand-luggage trick on TV: When an idea becomes a provocation for Ryanair

Can Multiple Jackets Help with Airline Baggage Rules?

A look at the jacket trick seen on TV and why it is unlikely to work with strict airline baggage checks.

Published: April 22, 2026
Hand-luggage trick on TV: When an idea becomes a provocation for Ryanair

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Can you really wear multiple jackets to get around airline baggage rules?

People have shown that several jackets can be zipped together to look like one larger garment, but that does not make it a safe or reliable way to avoid baggage rules. Airlines such as Ryanair are well aware of these kinds of tricks, and they may still refuse them at the gate.

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