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10/07/2008
Post Office Survey Backs 'Greener' Holiday Packing
Almost two-thirds of Northern Ireland holidaymakers claim they would consider taking less luggage on holiday to reduce the amount of fuel used by their aircraft and help the environment, a new study by Post Office Travel Services reveals.
However, the same study revealed that 44% of NI holidaymakers admit to being messy, disorganised or 'over-packers', with almost one in four (22%) admitting they pack too much taking an outfit for every occasion, and 12% confessing to 'throwing it all in and hoping for the best.'
Many of those questioned also admitted to being confused by baggage regulations and restrictions - 31% are unsure how big their hand luggage case should be, and 44% are unfamiliar with the restrictions on carrying liquids and food.
Post Office Travel Services has teamed up with expert packer Fraser Russell of HeadConcierge.com, to launch a packing guide to help people pack a leaner, greener holiday suitcase this summer.
Fraser Russell said: "These results paint a picture of a nation of confused and bewildered holiday-goers. Packing needn't be the headache it always is though - I've worked with the Post Office to put together a few simple rules to follow that will help us all pack quickly, efficiently, and hassle-free, giving us more time to look forward to our holidays."
Packing for holidays, it would seem, is a particularly female curse. More women than men struggle with deciding what to pack (55% compared to 34%). It's no wonder they find it such a challenge, as almost a third of women have to do all the packing for themselves and their partners, while only 3% of men ever return the favour.
Helen Warburton, Head of Travel Services at the Post Office, said: "The way we travel has changed in recent years. Rising security concerns mixed with increased charges for checking hold luggage has created a sense of confusion. Packing is no small part of that.
"We could all do with a hand in overcoming some of the confusion around what we can and can't take, not only so we can keep costs down at check-in, but also to help people in their environmental concerns."
See: www.postoffice.co.uk/perfectpacking
(BMcC)
However, the same study revealed that 44% of NI holidaymakers admit to being messy, disorganised or 'over-packers', with almost one in four (22%) admitting they pack too much taking an outfit for every occasion, and 12% confessing to 'throwing it all in and hoping for the best.'
Many of those questioned also admitted to being confused by baggage regulations and restrictions - 31% are unsure how big their hand luggage case should be, and 44% are unfamiliar with the restrictions on carrying liquids and food.
Post Office Travel Services has teamed up with expert packer Fraser Russell of HeadConcierge.com, to launch a packing guide to help people pack a leaner, greener holiday suitcase this summer.
Fraser Russell said: "These results paint a picture of a nation of confused and bewildered holiday-goers. Packing needn't be the headache it always is though - I've worked with the Post Office to put together a few simple rules to follow that will help us all pack quickly, efficiently, and hassle-free, giving us more time to look forward to our holidays."
Packing for holidays, it would seem, is a particularly female curse. More women than men struggle with deciding what to pack (55% compared to 34%). It's no wonder they find it such a challenge, as almost a third of women have to do all the packing for themselves and their partners, while only 3% of men ever return the favour.
Helen Warburton, Head of Travel Services at the Post Office, said: "The way we travel has changed in recent years. Rising security concerns mixed with increased charges for checking hold luggage has created a sense of confusion. Packing is no small part of that.
"We could all do with a hand in overcoming some of the confusion around what we can and can't take, not only so we can keep costs down at check-in, but also to help people in their environmental concerns."
See: www.postoffice.co.uk/perfectpacking
(BMcC)
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