Flights to Bourgoin-Jallieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes from NT$2,750

No matter where you're coming from, flying can be an enjoyable experience if you've planned ahead. Take a peek at these handy hints that will get your Bourgoin-Jallieu vacation started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be easy if you've got all the right things. Firstly, you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a clean set of clothes and something to read. Secondly, find a spot in your hand luggage for your phone and charger, medications and perhaps a comfy neck pillow too. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to take your passport, travel papers and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a sharp object hiding in your carry-on luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable products, like aerosols and matches, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your priority when deciding what to wear on board. Loose, breathable clothing is a sensible option, as are enclosed shoes like sneakers.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to poor circulation, so do some gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks or tights.

The trick is to be well organized before you reach the airport security gate. That way, you'll be hopping onto that plane to Bourgoin-Jallieu in a flash. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a spectacular start:

• Keep your boarding pass and passport handy. They're the first things you'll be asked to show at airport security.
• After that, both you and your carry-on luggage must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Items such as your jacket, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your phone and tablet, are also required to be separately scanned.
• Want to bring along your favorite cologne or perfume? As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear zip-lock bag, it's fine to bring with you in your carry-on baggage.
• It's also likely that you'll be required to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a clever idea.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp objects in your carry-on luggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage.