Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're well organized. Follow these essential travel tips that will get your Elmton escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having a pain-free travel experience is to pack ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, travel docs, cash and daily medications. Next, bring on board items that'll help keep you busy, like some electronic devices or a thrilling novel. It's also a wise idea to bring your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earphones. And of course, be sure to squeeze in toiletries like a toothbrush, deodorant and a spare change of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Put all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won't be allowed on. Sharp objects, like your pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as flares, chemicals agents and strong acids, are also banned.
What to wear on a flight:
- The narrow aisles of an aircraft are no fashion runway. Wear comfortable clothes and don't forget to bring a sweater as the temperature can drop inside the cabin during longer flights. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are also recommended.
- The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that can affect passengers during long flights. But the good news is there are proven ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, walk up and down the aisles as often as possible and wear compression tights or socks.