Flights to Lochgilphead, Scotland from NT$28,817

No matter where you're coming from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're well prepared. We've put together a list of top travel tips that will help get your Lochgilphead vacation started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a pleasure if you bring the right gear. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a spare pair of socks and a good read. Next, find room in your bag for your electronic gadgets, chargers, your important medications and perhaps a blow-up neck pillow as well. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure to bring your passport, travel documents and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Leave all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by security. Sharp objects, like your trusty Swiss Army knife, and dangerous goods which are explosive or flammable, such as flares, bleaching agents and fireworks, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

• The narrow aisles of your plane are no fashion runway. Layer yourself up with comfortable clothes and remember to take a sweater as the temperature can drop in the cabin on long-haul flights. Enclosed, flat shoes are also a good idea.
• Caused by sustained periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers on long-distance flights. But the great news is there are ways to reduce the risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, wander through the cabin wherever possible and wear compression socks or tights.

A little pre-planning before your flight will help make your trip to Lochgilphead a pleasure. Below you'll find some handy tips for a stress-free journey through security:

• Security personnel first need to see that you have a valid passport and matching boarding pass before you can proceed any further. Have them close by, ready for inspection.
• Next up, both you and your carry-on luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that might trigger the alarms. Items like your coat, belt and headphones need to go through the machine.
• For just a few moments, you'll need to unplug from technology. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic devices will also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Remember to remove gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a single quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• There's a good chance you'll be asked to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a clever idea.
• Sharp items such as knives and scissors are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so pack them in your checked bags.