No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a pleasant experience if you're well organized. We've compiled a list of top travel tips that will get your Dougherty vacation started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Traveling on a plane can be a pleasure if you take the right stuff. First things first, you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a fresh set of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, find room in your bag for your laptop, a charger, your medications and maybe a quality neck pillow as well. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to take your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of restricted items differs between airlines, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like box cutters, razor blades, fuel and fireworks. Sports equipment like baseball bats, and objects that could harm other people, such as swords and batons, are also banned from the cabin.
What to wear on a flight:
- The long, narrow aisles of an airplane are not the place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and remember to take a cardigan as it can get quite cool inside the cabin during long-haul flights. Closed-toed, flat shoes are also a wise idea.
- Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers on long-distance flights. But the good news is there are proven ways to lower your risk of developing it. Drink plenty of water, walk around the cabin wherever possible and wear compression socks or tights.