As the  holiday season approaches and travel plans come together, it’s a great time to invest in new luggage. Before the busy period of school holidays and annual leave, you can find great deals on family-friendly suitcases.

A fantastic option is the Set of 3 Montreal 4 Wheel Soft Suitcases from Marks and Spencer, which includes small, medium, and large cases for £150. The matching set adds a stylish, professional touch to your travels. With the smaller case meeting size restrictions for Jet2, easyJet, and British Airways, it’s no wonder the set has earned a 4.6 out of 5 rating from travellers.

The Montreal Set includes three soft-shell suitcases designed for practicality and convenience. Each case has four double wheels for smooth movement and a pull-up trolley handle for easy airport navigation.

Grab handles on the top and sides make lifting effortless, while external zipped pockets offer quick access to travel essentials.

Inside, the suitcases provide ample storage with sectioned pouches for better organization. Additionally, all three cases are expandable, offering extra packing space when needed.

The luggage set includes:

• Cabin size: Measures 54cm (H) x 34cm (W) x 25cm (D), with a 40L capacity and weighing 2.45kg.
• Medium size: Measures 66cm (H) x 39cm (W) x 29cm (D), offering a 64L capacity and weighing 3kg.
• Large size: Measures 77cm (H) x 45cm (W) x 33cm (D), providing a 103L capacity and weighing 3.65kg.

The soft sided design helps the case to feel lightweight and easy to pull even when full. If these aren’t quite what you are looking for, Amazon is selling the Showkoo 3-Piece Suitcase Set for £149. Available in choice of colours, the suitcase bundle has over 5000 reviews.

Alternatively, Antler is offering 20% off the Lightest Soft Stripe Luggage Set – an investment piece loved by frequent flyers, the set is on sale for £496.

Customers who have already purchased the three-piece suitcase set from Marks and Spencer have left glowing reviews on M&S.com. One said: “Perfect set. Good quality and size. I’m very satisfied with this purchase”

Another added: “I took my time looking for replacement cases and these fit the bill. With good sizes and having four wheels and a long guarantee this is a great buy.”

One M&S shopper was a little less enthusiastic, however, raising concerns about the manoeuvrability of the cases. “They feel quite awkward to pull on 4 wheels. A bit like a shopping trolley with a mind of its own,” they said.

Most shoppers loved them though, with another exclaiming: “I’m delighted with this set of suitcases. They look strong and have adequate spaces inside for shoes and clothes. A good buy!”

You can explore the Marks and Spencer luggage range here. Always check the luggage restrictions on your ticket before you fly.

A woman has taken to social media to share what she thinks is one of the worst airport habits people have while waiting for a flight. Posting to TikTok, the woman who goes by the name of nicoletravelandlife, said the most annoying thing people do is to queue to get on the plane as soon as it’s ready to board.

She said there are two types of people at an airport, those who wait until the last minute to get on and those who form a huge queue immediately even though the gate isn’t actually open yet. The woman shared her thoughts while waiting for a Ryanair flight to Romania.

There are many common airport habits which often cause issues when people are waiting for their flights.

A commenter said people often try to get on first to ensure luggage space.

The person said: “Also to your first point – people queue to get on first for luggage space nowadays as it’s so tight.”

Another said: “This is why you should always pay for your specific seat.”

One person added: “Does it matter if people queue or not, can people do what they want at an airport please, there is enough stress with flying.”

Another bug-bear for many travellers is when people try to rush to the front of the security line and push in to get through first.

Some people may not be considerate when you are seated next to them on the plane. For example, they may be loud or messy or take up too much space.

Other passengers may fail to properly prepare for security screening, holding up the line by fumbling with their bags and shoes.

And there are those who ignore overhead storage rules, taking up more space than needed and forcing others to scramble to find room for their carry-ons.

To make sure you’re not going to be an annoying passenger, you should be aware of your surroundings when flying.

Make sure to prepare your items for security in advance can help speed up the process and avoid holding up others.

Keep your conversations quiet and avoiding phone calls in shared spaces can make the flight experience more pleasant for everyone.

The woman urged people to be aware of their surroundings to ensure all passengers are happy and comfortable when flying.