Top travel stresses include carrying heavy bags to airport, holidaymakers say
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.
As a result, one in three usually regret over-packing – with 12% having ended up on the verge of tears out of frustration from having to carry heavy bags to the airport.
Other top travel-related stresses in the lead-up to a holiday include getting through security at the airport, checking-in on time, and leaving something at home.
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Two in five holidaymakers say they would feel less stressed if they had someone to carry their bags to the airport for them (PinPep)And more than half of travellers feel such worries take the glow off what should be a dream trip.
But 41% agree that they would feel less stress if someone carried their luggage to the airport for them – and 62% have squabbled with loved ones about overpacking, because they know they’ll end up carrying it for them.
The research was commissioned by London Luton Airport, to mark the launch of its new connection between Central London and London Luton Airport, via the Luton Airport Express.
A spokesman for the airport, which has also teamed up with American football team, London Blitz, to help passengers make journeys on the service easier, said: “We know that carrying heavy suitcases and bags can make the beginning of a holiday feel like hard work.
“And our research shows that luggage is one of the main causes of contention for travellers before embarking on their next adventure.
“That's why we’ve teamed up with London Blitz, to literally take the weight off their holidaymakers’ shoulders this weekend.”
The research went on to find that 11% of respondents end up doing the packing for themselves, their partner, and the kids, according to the OnePoll.com data.
But 25% have questioned booking a holiday at all, when they think about how much luggage they'll need to take.
The spokesman from London Luton Airport, which is offering complimentary luggage-carrying service for passengers on the Luton Airport Express train from London St. Pancras on Saturday 10th June, added: “With our research finding just how much luggage passengers are carrying – as well as how long it takes to get everything packed – we want our passengers to be able to start their holiday as soon as they board.”
TOP 15 STRESSES WHEN HEADING TO THE AIRPORT:
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- Worrying about getting to the airport on time
- Getting through security
- Carrying heavy luggage
- Carrying multiple bags
- The journey to the airport
- Forgetting something at home
- Checking-in on time
- Unexpected travel delays/cancellations
- Losing important travel documents (e.g. passport, boarding pass, etc.)
- Going over the luggage weight allowance
- Being searched at security
- Keeping the children occupied
- Losing luggage/bags
- Being unable to hold/carry children along with luggage and bags
- Not being able to find a luggage trolley
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