Security expert's zipper trick will help keep your luggage safe when travelling

If you're taking carry-on luggage on the plane, the likelihood is that you have some seriously important items in there.

From medication to outfits you love to expensive electronics and more, the last thing you want is for someone to help themselves to your items when you're not looking.

But TikTok user and security expert @cathypedrayes has taken to the site to share things you can do to keep your things safe while travelling.

She recommended that you "put your zippers towards the back" on the case or in the bag, so that it's harder for other passengers to mess with them and get into your bag.

She said "It's not as accessible" that way.

Another tip is to "put the luggage in the bin across the aisle from your seat so you can keep your eye on it".

This is rather than it being above your head and passengers in front and behind being able to access your bag without you realising it.

If you have "valuables" in your bag as well, she recommends that you keep them "at the bottom".

She also recommended that it's "even better" if you can keep your valuables on your person.

For example, if you have an expensive watch, keep it on, rather than putting it in your bag so that nobody has an opportunity to nab it.

In the comments, someone said they'd "never had issues knock on wood", but they "like the videos" she does. Another added that they "love an airport safety tip".

Someone shared that they've "learned so much" from her videos. While others simply said "thank you" for the knowledge she imparts during her videos.

Someone in the comments also made a request that she speak about "preventing theft at theme parks" in the future.