I’m a flight attendant – the much-loved type of bag you should always avoid when checking luggage

TRAVELERS should be careful to avoid taking a much-loved type of suitcase with them on holiday, a flight attendant has warned.

Suitcase is considerably less durable than other types and is more likely to break during transport in the cargo hold.

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16-year-old flight attendant Emilie Cooke-Martageix said Travelers They should never take a hardcover suitcase on a flight if they choose to check their luggage.

She told retailer House of Fraser: “Passengers tend to think that rigid suitcases are stronger than fabric suitcases, but it’s actually the opposite.

“Hard covers can easily break under the pressure of other suitcases since they are all packed in the hold.”

The Air France flight attendant added: “To avoid damaging your suitcase, I always recommend choosing a fabric suitcase as they are actually more durable.

“Choosing one in a bright color can help you locate your bag more quickly during luggage drop-off. Avoid white as it won’t stay that color for long!”

Another common mistake people make with suitcases, according to Emilie, is opting for a suitcase with four wheels.

She said: “They are never as durable or reliable as a two-wheeled spinner and I always avoid them.”

Travel expert Gavin Lapidus previously revealed a little-known luggage tip that could save you money on flight bookings.

He said it is crucial for jetsetters to purchase luggage at the right time as prices can fluctuate significantly.

Ryanair, for example, offers the option of purchasing a priority ticket that includes a hand bag and 10kg luggage in the price.

But Gavin said package prices vary greatly – between £6 and £24 – depending on the timing and how many people have purchased the option.

If travelers prefer to travel with carry-on luggage only, there are tips and tricks they can use to make the most of the smaller space.

The best technique may be the classic folding technique, using four different suitcases, according to a study carried out by Which?

Where which? managed to fit 67 pieces of clothing in a suitcase under the seat, the brand was only able to fit 60 pieces when using vacuum bags.

And only 66 items can fit using packing cubes, as the technique left “gaps between each cube”.

A total of 129 items fit into the four bags – two under-seat and two carry-on bags – during lamination, compared to 121 lamination, 118 using compression cubes and 113 using vacuum packaging.