Flights to Mesilla, New Mexico from NT$8,990

We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight as stress-free as possible. Follow our top tips and you'll be speeding through airport security and discovering Mesilla in no time at all.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a cruisy experience if you carry the right gear. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletries, such as deodorant and a toothbrush, a spare set of clothes and a good book. Secondly, find room in your hand luggage for your phone, tablet and chargers, any vital medications and maybe a cozy neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to take your passport, travel papers and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have a pocket knife hiding in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other restricted items include flammable or explosive goods, like aerosols and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your highest priority when choosing what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear choice with care too, as swelling of the feet and ankles are a common occurrence. Flat shoes which are slightly roomy are always a sensible way to go.
• The serious condition known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can pose a risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clotting due to inactivity and poor circulation. Doing leg and foot exercises while seated helps to prevent this developing. Wearing a good-quality pair of compression socks can also help.

The trick is to be prepared before you arrive at security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Mesilla in no time at all. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a great start:

• Be sure to have your passport and travel documents handy. They're the first things you'll be asked to present to security.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, coat, keys and other items in your pocket, like coins, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn arrives.
• All your electronics, including your tablet and phone, are also required to be scanned separately.
• Can't travel without your favorite hand cream? Not a problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear zip-close bag, it's fine to bring with you in your carry-on luggage.
• Slip-on shoes are a practical footwear choice as you're less likely to be required to remove them when going through security. Hiking boots and other bulky shoes are usually subjected to additional screening.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your carry-on luggage. If you need to bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked luggage.