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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Travel
Sarah Lumley

EXPLAINED: Top travel stresses include carrying heavy bags through airport holidaymakers say - The Real Truth

The top stresses when it comes to preparing to go on holiday include getting to the airport on time (57%) – and having to carry heavy luggage (26%), according to a study.

A poll of 2,000 holidaymakers found that it takes them an average of 2.8 hours to pack for a trip, with the average traveller starting five days before their trip.

But some will start as far as two weeks in advance – and end up packing a combined total of 27.6kg in their checked baggage and hand luggage.

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