In praise of the travel smock

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The multi-pocketed travel smock which looked so ridiculous when Janos modelled it in the office, is now getting mainstream media attention.

"I'm not going through security with you," I told him when he showed it to me. "You look like a suicide bomber."

Now I read that the luggage restrictions on no-frills airlines have led to canny passengers wearing as much clothing as they can to avoid excess luggage charges.

Passing the time in London Stansted departures lounge, in a comfortable seat outside the Kurt Geiger concession, I can't help but notice that no-one is buying shoes at this time in the morning. That is no surprise, since the budget airlines are pretty brutal about charging for excess , and most travellers have already filled up their 55 x 40 x 20 cases with no space at all for an extra pair of platform party shoes.

(photo: Rex)

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