Flights to Chantemerle, Saint-Chaffrey from NT$3,312

If you're not prepared, air travel can be challenging. But there's no need to panic. Follow these tips and tricks for a worry-free start to your getaway in Chantemerle.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a pleasure if you pack the right things. Firstly, you'll want some basic toiletry items, such as deodorant and a toothbrush, a fresh set of clothes and a magazine or two. Secondly, make room in your bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, medications and maybe a neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to bring your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) lurking in one of the zippers of your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable goods, like aerosols and matches, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your prime concern when choosing what to wear during your flight. Consider your choice of footwear carefully too, as swollen feet can be a side effect of flying. Shoes which are flat and slightly roomy are your best bet.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long flights. The good news is there are ways to significantly reduce the risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, wander around the cabin as often as possible and wear compression socks or tights.

A little pre-planning before your flight will help make your getaway to Chantemerle a breeze. Below you'll find some useful tips and tricks for a swift journey through security:

• Your travel ID and boarding pass will need to be inspected by security personnel. Keep them handy so you don't have to dig around for them.
• After that, both you and your carry-on luggage must be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Personal belongings like your coat, belt and earphones need to go through the machine.
• For just a few moments, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic gadgets will need to be sent through the scanner.
• Remove all liquids and gels from your carry-on bag. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a practical footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Hiking boots and other heavy-style shoes are often subjected to extra screening.
• Sharp or pointed items are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them in your checked luggage.