Flights to Luang Manis, Kota Kinabatangan from NT$953

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you've prepared well. We've put together a list of top travel tips that will get your Luang Manis escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be a comfortable experience if you carry the right gear. First of all you'll need basic toiletry items, such as deodorant and a toothbrush, a spare pair of socks and a few magazines. Next, find room in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, any daily medications and maybe a proper neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, don't forget to take your passport, travel docs and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp objects (like a knife or scissors) hiding in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive substances, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your prime concern when choosing what to wear on board. Consider your choice of footwear with care too, as swollen feet and ankles are a common side effect of flying. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are your best bet.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that can affect passengers on long-distance flights. The good news is there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, get up and walk around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

It's all about being prepared. We've pulled together some handy tips and tricks for a fuss-free trip through security. Look out Luang Manis, here you come:

• Security personnel first need to establish that you have a valid ID and matching travel documents before anything else. Have them ready to show.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like your earphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, tablet and any other electronics also need to go through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to bring on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll need to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a wise idea.
• Airlines won't allow any pocket knives or other sharp items to come on board with you. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.