Depending on where you’re coming from, your journey to Addo could be completely stress-free or it could drag on forever. We’ve rounded up some useful tips that will help you start your next big adventure on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having an amazing flight experience is to be prepared. So, let’s start with the essentials: passport, boarding pass, bank cards and important medications. Next, bring on board items that’ll help keep you occupied, like your laptop or a few magazines. It’s also a wise idea to bring your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. Last but not least, don’t forget to chuck in toiletries like a toothbrush, lip balm and a spare change of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by security. Pointed or sharp objects, like your pocket knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosol cans, flares and fireworks, are also not allowed.
What to wear on a flight:
- The key to a comfortable flight is often as simple as your choice in clothes. Prepare yourself for varying temperatures by layering up. This will keep you nice and warm if the cabin gets too cold. Shoes like high heels and sandals are best left in your checked suitcase. Instead, go for flat, closed-toed footwear like sneakers. Your feet will appreciate it.
- The result of sustained periods of immobility, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. The good news is there are ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, wander around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.