Flights to Devens, Harvard from NT$6,029

If you're not prepared, air travel can be overwhelming. But don't hit the panic button just yet. Follow these tips and tricks for a pleasant start to your time in Devens.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be a cruisy experience if you bring the right stuff. First of all you'll need basic toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a few magazines. Secondly, make room in your hand luggage for your mobile phone, a charger, your medications and maybe a quality neck pillow as well. Lastly, and most importantly, don't forget to take your passport, travel docs and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Pack all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won't be allowed on. Sharp or pointed objects, like your Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are explosive or flammable, such as aerosols and strong acids, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your priority when picking what to wear on your flight. Consider your footwear carefully too, as swollen feet are quite common. Roomy, closed-toed shoes work well.
• Most of us have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by reduced mobility or inactivity. There are numerous ways to minimize your risk. Don a pair of compression socks, stay hydrated and move your legs and feet. Do a few laps of the cabin or perform some stretches in your seat.

It's all about being prepared. We've pulled together some helpful hints for a fuss-free trip through security. Watch out Devens, here you come:

• Airport security personnel first need to check that you have a valid passport and travel documents before you're allowed to proceed any further. Have them in your hand, ready for inspection.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn arrives.
• All your electronic devices, including your laptop and phone, must also be scanned.
• Want to bring along your favorite perfume? No problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a zip-close bag, you're permitted to bring it with you in your carry-on baggage.
• Lightweight sneakers are a good footwear choice as you're less likely to be asked to remove them when passing through security. Big boots and other bulky shoes are often subjected to additional screening.
• Pocket knives and other sharp items are not allowed on board. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them in your checked luggage.