Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're prepared. Take a peek at these handy tips that will help get your Carbon Cliff escape started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- It's easy — first, put in your passport, travel documents, wallet and daily medications. Next, you'll need some in-flight entertainment to while away the time. A thrilling book and a phone crammed with your favorite shows are some great options. If you intend to take a quick nap, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also be useful. Finally, find room for a toothbrush and some facial wipes so you'll hop off the plane looking fresh and ready to go.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Make sure you don't have a sharp object lurking in one of the zippers of your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable products, like aerosols and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).
What to wear on a flight:
- The aisles of your aircraft are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and take a cardigan as it can get quite cool inside the cabin during long-haul flights. Flat, enclosed shoes are always a good idea too.
- Unfortunately, a risk of long-distance flying is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To prevent this, make the most of every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression tights and socks are also a great idea to help minimize this risk.