Flights to Servignat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes from NT$8,347

Wherever you're coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you've prepared well enough. Follow these handy tips and tricks that will get your Servignat escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First, pack your passport, official ID, wallet and vital medications. Next, you'll need some entertainment to while away the time. A juicy book and a phone crammed with your favorite movies are good options. If you hope to catch forty winks, a neck pillow and some earplugs will also come in handy. Finally, squeeze in a few toiletry items to ensure you step off the plane feeling fresh and ready to go.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of banned items can differ between airlines, the general rule to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like tools, metal cutlery, aerosol cans and flares. Sports equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could harm passengers, such as firearms and ammunition, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Your goal here is to feel as comfortable as possible. Dress in loose, natural-fiber clothing and pack a jacket in case it gets cool in the cabin. Opt for roomy, flat shoes as your feet may swell a little during the flight. Leave the high heels and heavy boots in your checked luggage.
• Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a condition that can affect passengers on long-haul flights. But the good news is there are numerous ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Drink plenty of water, get up and walk around the cabin as often as possible and wear compression socks or tights.

Being prepared before you get to the airport will help make your getaway to Servignat a pleasure. Read through our handy tips and tricks for a stress-free journey through security:

• Have your boarding pass and passport someplace easily accessible. They're the first things you'll be asked to present to security.
• The X-ray machine is up next. Remove anything metal on you that is likely to beep. This includes things like earphones or headphones, as well as heavy coats or jackets. They'll need to be placed on the conveyor belt for screening.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your laptop and phone, will also need to be separately scanned.
• Any liquids or gels, such as toothpaste or perfume, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you a few precious minutes. Boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers are usually not.
• Avoid taking prohibited items in your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp objects like a pocket knife or tools, put them in your checked suitcase. They won't be allowed on board and will be confiscated.