We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight as stress-free as possible. Follow our tips and you'll be speeding through airport security and discovering Farmersville in no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Traveling on a plane can be a stress-free experience if you carry the right gear. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a fresh change of clothes and a magazine or two. Secondly, leave space in your hand luggage for your phone and charger, any daily medications and maybe a comfy neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to take your passport, travel documents and some money.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of prohibited items can differ between air carriers, the general rule of thumb is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like tools, metal cutlery, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sporting equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could harm other people, such as pepper spray and guns, can't come on board with you either.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your aim here is to make yourself as comfortable as you can. Layer yourself up in breathable clothing and take a sweater in case it gets cool. Go for a pair of flat, slightly roomy shoes as it's possible that your feet and ankles will swell during the journey. Leave the high heels and heavy hiking boots in your luggage.
- A condition known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to inactivity and poor circulation. Walking around the cabin and doing regular leg and foot exercises in your seat helps to prevent this occurring. Wearing a high-quality pair of compression socks or tights can also help.
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