The Pat Kenny Show Holiday prep advice with Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent travel editor
Jun 30, 2025
Join Pol Ó Conghaile, the Irish Independent Travel Editor, as he shares essential last-minute holiday tips. He offers savvy packing strategies to minimize luggage fees and navigate airline policies smoothly. Discover the importance of the EHIC card for health coverage abroad and how to use Revolut to dodge currency fees. Pol also emphasizes the need to check passport validity and pre-book car hire to avoid unwanted upsells. Get ready for stress-free travel with these expert insights!
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Check Carry-On Sizes Early
- Measure your carry-on bag before traveling to avoid hefty gate check fees.
- Ryanair allows a 10kg bag with max size 55x40x20 cm; Aer Lingus rules differ slightly.
Bag Pooling Saves Fees
- Use bag pooling if traveling with someone on the same reservation to balance luggage weight and avoid fees.
- Airlines like Ryanair allow two bags total weight pooling as long as on same reservation.
Pack Light, Bring Soft Bag Back
- Pack light going out and bring a foldable soft bag for return to avoid double luggage fees.
- This saves money when bringing back extra shopping or laundry inside your main case.