Manchester Airport has called for the HS2 rail line to be built in full as promised - from London to Manchester.
20.09.2023 - 13:02 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Anyone who's been to an airport knows how hectic it can be, especially one as big as Manchester's.
With so many passengers passing through there each day, one can only imagine how much luggage is dealt with. When it comes to keeping tabs on your own, it's not always that easy is it, especially when so many bags look the same.
That's why I decided to travel with one of Matalan's patterned cases this year, which just so happened to have a bee theme to give it that Manchester vibe.
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Not only was it the perfect size to share with my daughter for our week-long holiday - the zippered expander section providing up to 25% additional space sure came in handy - but its distinctive design meant it stood out from all the other cases.
At both ends of our trip, in both Greece and upon returning to Manchester Airport, I was able to spot it within seconds of it hitting the conveyor belt.
Its lightweight design meant it wasn't too heavy to lift off either, and its four wheels were a godsend for those treks to and from the car.
The outer shell is 100% PC and scratch-resistant, which seemed to stand it in good stead. There was the odd scratch here and once we'd got home, but the instructions to 'wipe clean with a soft damp cloth' seemed to do the trick.
The large IT Luggage Blue Bee Print Suitcase costs £75 from Matalan, with matching medium case £60 and cabin case £55. Each case comes with a 10-year warranty.
You can see the full range of Matalan suitcases on the website, where a pink Disney Minnie Mouse range is also proving popular.
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