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Premium luggage that costs less than an Uber to the airport: Why shoppers swear by this budget range available at Big W
When it comes to luggage, names like Samsonite, American Tourister, Antler and July are the ones that are typically thrown around in in-the-know circles. But one new Aussie brand is attempting to disrupt this status quo, with premium affordable luggage that costs less than your trip to the airport. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The new brand, available online and at Big W, aims to make premium luggage and travel essentials accessible to everyone with sleek, tough ABS shell suitcases starting from just $39. Designed to look, feel and most importantly roll like a first-class ticket holder, the brand wants to create good-looking luggage that works but won't set you back thousands. You can get a carry-on suitcase for just $39, a medium check-in suitcase for $55 and a large check-in suitcase for $79. While it might be hard to believe given their affordable prices, the Fly First suitcases boast all the features you know and love from a more high-end brand. Think smooth, dlouble spinner wheels, TSA locks, premium lining and expandable inner zips for those inevitable European shopping sprees. Crucially, they are also lightweight. The medium-sized suitcase, for instance, weighs just 3.5 kilograms, while also swallowing a week's worth of outfits into its 63-litre capacity. While the large case weighs 4.6 kilograms and can hold up to 93 litres. It's not just suitcases that Fly First has on offer either, as there is also a range of premium accessories. Type A travellers who love a good packing system will be taken with the Fly First Packing Cubes (3 or 7-piece sets), which cost just $8. While others will love the extra TSA locks, silicone luggage tags, straps, and the comfiest memory foam neck pillow this side of the cabin curtain. Reviews are scant for the Aussie products right now given it's a new brand, but the label already has nearly 85,000 followers on Instagram and there is a five-star rating on the Big W website.
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Aussie retailer removes MAGA hat from sale after backlash
A major Australian retailer has pulled a hat sporting a popular US slogan from US President Donald Trump from sale after it was listed on its third-party platform. The red 'Make America Great Again' cap was available on Big W Marketplace, where Aussies can shop items from third-party sellers online alongside the department store's in-house offerings. It was described as a 'Donald Trump party Costume Hat'. The listing sparked reaction among online commenters when a screenshot of the divisive product was shared by activist Jeff Kissubi. 'Australian global retailer Big W selling MAGA Trump party costumes, as if Trump's policies haven't harmed real people in real life and to be profiting off oppression of others is wild,' Mr Kissubi captioned the clip. A Big W spokesperson confirmed the item has been removed from sale. 'The item was listed for sale by a third party seller on Big W Market, it was not sold in Big W stores. It has now been removed from sale,' the spokesperson said. There were some who called out the listing, asking why it was listed in the first place. 'Absolute filth,' one person commented. One social media user wrote: ''Party hat' as if it's some ironic gag.' 'Looks like it's been removed from their site. It is appearing in Google searches but not on their site. Shame on you @bigwaustralia. Good job team,' another commented. A screenshot of the item being sold was also shared to Reddit, with a number of people calling out the Marketplace platform for 'cheapening' the Big W brand. Followers have also started commenting on the retailer's social media accounts, posting anti-Trump gifs and memes on recent Instagram reels shared by the retailer. Previously, it has been reported that Big W regularly conducts product reviews to determine if items uploaded by third-party sellers align with the brand, as well as met health and safety standards. Big W Marketplace isn't the only platform seen to be selling item such as this — MAGA costumes have started popping up on several Australian retailers in recent months. It's not the first time that an item has fallen through the cracks when it comes to the third party platform. Last year, an at-home tattoo kit was available for $111. Due to the fact it was online, it meant there were no age requirement checks. At the time, Big W assured customers that the item was 'not categorised correctly' and that 'no orders had been filled'.
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