Flights to Groot-Gelmen, Sint-Truiden from

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you've prepared well. We've put together a list of essential travel tips that will help get your Groot-Gelmen vacation started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a cruisy experience if you bring the right gear. First of all you'll need basic toiletries, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a spare change of clothes and something to read. Next, leave space in your carry-on bag for your laptop, a charger, any daily medications and maybe a proper neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to bring your passport, travel docs and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp or pointed objects lurking in one of the compartments of your carry-on luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable substances, such as fuel and matches, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your priority when picking what to wear on board. Consider your footwear with care too, as swollen feet are quite common. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are always a sensible way to go.
• Unfortunately, one risk of long-distance flying is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To prevent this, take every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression tights and socks are another great idea to help minimize this risk.

Being organized before you arrive at the airport can make your trip to Groot-Gelmen quick and painless. We've compiled some handy tips and tricks for a stress-free journey past security:

• Be sure to have your travel documents and passport someplace easily accessible. They're the first items you'll be asked to present to airport security.
• Your coat, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronic gadgets also need to go through the scanner.
• Remove gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a single quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on shoes usually aren't.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp objects like a pocket knife or tools, pack them safely away in your checked suitcase. They won't be allowed on board and will be confiscated.