Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you're well organized. Check out these essential travel tips that will help get your Ité Ibaté escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Air travel can be a cruisy experience if you take the right things. Firstly, you'll want some basic toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, find a spot in your hand luggage for your electronic devices, chargers, any daily medications and maybe a blow-up neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, remember to take your passport, travel documents and your bank cards.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of prohibited items can differ between airlines, the general rule of thumb is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes screwdrivers, drills, spray paint and flares. Sporting equipment like ski poles, and items that could harm other people, such as firearms and swords, are also banned from the cabin.
What to wear on a flight:
- Comfort should be your number one priority when choosing what to wear on your flight. Consider your footwear carefully too, as swollen feet and ankles are quite common. Flat shoes which are slightly roomy work well.
- Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. But the good news is there are ways to lower your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, walk around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.