Flights to Pontarlier, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté from NT$4,491

If you're not prepared, traveling can be testing. But there's no need to panic. Follow these helpful hints and enjoy a trouble-free start to your vacation in Pontarlier.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be a comfortable experience if you bring the right stuff. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a good read. Next, find room in your bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, any daily medications and maybe a comfy neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to take your passport, travel documents and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of banned items differs between airlines, the general rule of thumb is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like screwdrivers, drills, fireworks and fuel. Sports equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could harm other people, such as swords and batons, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your priority when choosing what to wear on your flight. Consider your choice of footwear with care too, as swollen feet and ankles can be a side effect of flying. Shoes which are flat and slightly roomy work well.
• Unfortunately, one risk of flying long-haul is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clotting condition caused by lengthy periods of inactivity. To prevent this from happening, take every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression socks and tights are also a great idea to help lower your risk.

As savvy travelers know, the secret is to be prepared before you reach the security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Pontarlier in a flash. Follow these helpful tips and get your vacation off to a flying start:

• Be sure to keep your passport and boarding pass easily accessible. They'll be the first things you'll be asked for by security.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other small items, like coins, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them as your turn draws near.
• All electronic gadgets, including your tablet and phone, are also required to be scanned separately.
• Remove all liquids and gels from your carry-on luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll need to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a wise idea.
• Sharp items are not allowed on board. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked bags.