Wherever you’re coming from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you’re prepared. Check out these essential travel tips that will get your Atkinson escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having an amazing travel experience is to plan ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, travel documents, cash and any vital medications. Next, bring items that’ll help while away those hours, like your laptop or a magazine. You’ll also want to pack your chargers, a quality neck pillow and a pair of headphones. And of course, be sure to chuck in toiletries like a toothbrush, lip balm and a clean T-shirt.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Double-check that you don’t have a sharp object hiding in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable products, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).
What to wear on a flight:
- Your number one priority is to make yourself as comfortable as you can. Layer up with loose, natural fibers and don’t forget to pack a cardigan in case it gets chilly in the cabin. Always opt for flat, slightly roomy shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell during the flight. Leave the high heels and heavy hiking boots in your checked luggage.
- The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers during long-haul flights. The great news is there are ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, get up and walk around the cabin whenever possible and wear compression socks or tights.