We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight a pleasant experience. Follow our insider tips and you'll be hightailing it through airport security and discovering Karoi in next to no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- First, put in your passport, travel documents, wallet and medications. Next, you'll want some extra in-flight entertainment to while away the hours. A juicy novel and a tablet crammed with your favorite movies are always good options. If you hope to catch a few z's, a quality neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also be useful. Finally, make room for a few toiletry items so you'll touchdown looking fresh and raring to go.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Double-check that you don't have a pocket knife hiding in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive products, such as aerosol cans and bleach, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).
What to wear on a flight:
- The long, narrow aisles of an airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfortable clothing and pack a cardigan as the temperature can drop inside the cabin on long-haul flights. Flat, enclosed shoes are always a good idea too.
- Unfortunately, a risk of long flights is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To prevent this, take every opportunity to stretch your legs and walk around the cabin. Compression socks and tights are another easy way to help reduce this risk.