Passenger gets banned from flight for using viral packing trick

An incident at Orlando International Airport involving a passenger attempting a viral TikTok hack to avoid paying for an additional carry-on ended with him being escorted out by police. The passenger had filled a pillowcase with his belongings, hoping to bypass the airline's carry-on rules, but his plan failed.

The incident was recorded by a TikTok user named Natasha, who shared the video on her account. In the video, she advises against relying on such social media hacks, as they can lead to trouble. Natasha narrates that the man insisted the pillowcase was simply a pillow, but airport staff did not accept his explanation. He was offered the option to pay for the extra items, but he initially refused. By the time he agreed to pay the fee, the gate had already closed, and he was unable to board his flight.

Following the incident, Natasha and anonymous Reddit users warned others not to attempt similar tricks, sharing that such attempts often do not succeed and can result in inconvenience or penalties.