Flights to Fontenay-sous-Bois, Paris from NT$17,635

If you're poorly prepared, air travel can be overwhelming. But there's no need to panic. Follow these handy tips and enjoy a worry-free start to your vacation in Fontenay-sous-Bois.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be a comfortable experience if you bring the right things. First things first, you'll need basic toiletries, such as deodorant, toothpaste and a toothbrush, a spare change of clothes and a good read. Secondly, leave space in your bag for your phone and charger, any daily medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, don't forget to take your passport, travel documents and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don't have sharp or pointed objects lurking in your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive products, such as fuel and matches, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your main priority when deciding what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear with care too, as swollen feet and ankles are a common occurrence. Shoes which are flat and slightly roomy are always a good idea.
• A condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can pose a risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clots forming due to poor circulation. Doing foot and leg exercises while seated helps to prevent this happening. Wearing a good pair of compression socks or tights also helps reduce the risk.

The trick is to be well prepared before you get to the airport security gate. That way, you'll be stepping onto that plane to Fontenay-sous-Bois in a flash. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a great start:

• Have your travel documents and passport close by. They're the first items you'll be asked for by airport security.
• 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 your turn draws near.
• All electronic devices, including your phone and tablet, will also need to be scanned separately.
• Don't forget to remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner 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-close bag.
• Lightweight sneakers are a practical footwear choice as you're less likely to be asked to remove them when going through security. Big boots and other heavy-style shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your carry-on baggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, pack them in your checked baggage.