Flights to Centerville, Massachusetts from NT$55,898

If you're poorly prepared, air travel can be overwhelming. But there's no need to worry. Follow these helpful hints for a trouble-free start to your time in Centerville.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be a cruisy experience if you pack the right things. First of all you'll need basic toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare change of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, find room in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, any daily medications and perhaps a quality neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, don't forget to take your passport, travel docs and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of banned items can differ between air carriers, the general rule to follow is avoid carrying anything flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like screwdrivers, drills, spray paint and flares. Sporting equipment like ski poles, and objects that could harm passengers, such as swords and guns, are also banned from the cabin.

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of your airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfortable clothing and take a sweater as it can get chilly inside the cabin. Enclosed, flat shoes are also a good choice.
• The result of sustained periods of immobility, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a serious condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. The great news is there are numerous ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, get up and walk around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression socks or tights.

As savvy travelers know, the secret is to be well prepared before you get to security. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Centerville in no time at all. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a flying start:

• Airport security personnel first need to check that you have a valid ID and boarding pass before anything else. Keep them close by.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other contents of your pockets, like coins, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
• All your electronic devices, including your phone and laptop, must also be separately scanned.
• Don't forget to remove gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you valuable minutes. Boots and heavy shoes are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on shoes usually aren't.
• Pocket knives and other sharp items can't be taken on board. They'll be seized at security, so pack them safely away in your checked luggage.