We've pulled together all the info you need to make your flight a pleasant experience. Follow our insider tips and you'll be zooming through the airport and discovering Chalupki in no time at all.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Flying can be a pleasure if you take the right things. Firstly, you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a spare set of clothes and a good novel. Next, leave space in your bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, any medications and perhaps a neck pillow too. Lastly, be sure to bring your passport, travel papers and some money.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of prohibited items differs between air carriers, the general guide to follow is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes knives, scissors, fuels and bleaching agents. Sporting equipment like bows and arrows, and items that could injure passengers, such as swords and batons, are also banned from the cabin.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your goal here is to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Layer up with loose, breathable clothing and bring a jacket in case you get cold. Always go with roomy, flat shoes as it's possible that your feet and ankles will swell a little during the flight. Leave the stilettos and heavy boots in your main luggage.
- The result of sustained periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clotting condition that can affect passengers on long-distance flights. But the great news is there are proven ways to significantly reduce the risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, walk around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression socks or tights.