We've rounded up all the info you need to make your journey as pain-free as possible. Follow our insider tips and you'll be zooming through the airport and enjoying Mikhaylovka before you know it.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- A plane trip can be a great experience if you carry the right gear. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletries, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare change of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, leave space in your carry-on bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, medications and perhaps a blow-up neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, don't forget to bring your passport, travel papers and some money.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Put all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won't be allowed on. Pointed or sharp objects, like your Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosol cans, flares and fireworks, are also not allowed.
What to wear on a flight:
- The narrow aisles of your airplane are no fashion runway. Layer yourself up with comfortable clothes and take a cardigan as it tends to get cool inside the cabin on long-haul flights. Closed-toed, flat shoes are also a wise idea.
- The result of sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers on long-haul flights. But the great news is there are ways to reduce your risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, walk up and down the aisles as often as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.