How to bag a bargain in premium economy: Here's how to get up to 63 per cent off your holiday flights - with extra leg room, superior food and speedier boarding too
In the 1990s airlines realised they were missing out on an 'inbetween' market for those with a little more to spend but not a fortune. In 1991, the Taiwanese airline EVA Air led the way by introducing Evergreen Class. Virgin was quick to follow, calling its offering Mid Class, before the name changed to Premium Economy in 1994. BA introduced its version, World Traveller Plus, in 2000.
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F1 drivers to get trophies made of LEGO at British GP
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Ben Shelton's sister booed by Wimbedon crowd when job revealed
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The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Parents race to Home Bargains to pick up kids five-piece luggage set for £19.99 just in time for the summer holidays
WITH the summer holidays just around the corner, many families will be jetting abroad. And even if you haven't got your luggage sorted yet, there's no need to panic as Home Bargains is selling the kit you need. 2 2 The budget retailer currently has a five-piece luggage kit for children in stores. Included in the kit is a carry-on suitcase as well as a backpack to fit all of their clothes and toys inside. But that's not all, it also comes with a travel pillow if you get lucky enough for them to snooze on the flight. It also comes with a lunch bag so that you won't have to spend a fortune on airport food. It's also perfect for long haul flights so they can help themselves to snacks. Last but not least, the set comes with a smaller zippable pouch where the kids can keep their valuables or smaller toys so they won't get lost. The luggage sets come in three different designs, camo print, sharks and rainbows so there's something for everyone. The best part is that the set costs just £19.99, so you best head to stores soon if you want to grab the deal. The item was shared on the Facebook group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, which boasts over 2.6 million members. Parents were eager to get hold of the kits for their tots. Shoppers rush to snap up Primark's 'underseat suitcase' which is perfect for holidays & it also has removable wheels if you need it to be even smaller One person wrote: "I'll keep a look out when I get paid." Another commented: "These are good." "Look at this," penned a third. Someone else added: "Need to get a pink one, how good for our little travels." Holiday packing tips Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: 'My girls are getting older, they're 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say 'this is what you need' and they follow the list. 'And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them 'you can have whatever you want in there as long as it's not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that's their 'home away from home' items.' 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you've just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you're trying to get a lot of items into your case, it's a space saver. 'Packing cubes are great - for example, I'm going on holiday with my three kids and we're all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we've arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: 'When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. 'Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don't leave it." More Bargain Buys It's not the only bargain buy shoppers are going wild for in Home Bargains. The Tommee Tippee First Tastes weaning starter kit, is currently priced at just £5.99. On the Home Bargain sign it said that the pack is usually priced at £15.99, meaning you save £9.01. Included in the kit is a Roll 'n' Go bib comes with a crumb catcher. It also has a number of Easiscoop feeding bowls, which stack inside each other to save on space. They are said to be safe to use in the microwave, and BPA free - as well as being dishwasher safe. There are also a number of ergonomically shaped spoons which are 'easy to hold, without getting your fingers messy.' Meanwhile, the kit also comes with a weaning sippy cup to help develop tipping and sipping skills whilst preventing spills.
