Flights to Slaton, Lubbock from

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

• Air travel can be a comfortable experience if you've got all the right things. First things first, you'll need basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare set of clothes and something to read. Next, leave space in your bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, any medications and perhaps a comfy neck pillow too. Lastly, be sure to bring your passport, travel docs and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don't have a pocket knife hiding in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable goods, such as fuel and matches, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your number one priority when deciding what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear choice with care too, as swollen feet and ankles are quite common. Roomy, closed-toed shoes work well.
• The result of lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clotting condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. But the good news is there are proven ways to lower your risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, get up and walk around the cabin wherever possible and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

The trick is to be prepared before you get to airport security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Slaton in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your vacation off to a terrific start:

• First things first. Your boarding pass and passport will need to be inspected by security personnel. Keep them handy so you don't hold up the queue.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that might set the alarms off. Items such as your belt, jacket and earphones need to go through the machine.
• Your electronic gadgets like phones and laptops will also have to go on a tray for inspection. Don't worry though, you'll be back online soon enough.
• Remember to remove gels and liquids from your carry-on bag. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each product 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.
• Choosing your footwear wisely can save you several precious minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on shoes are usually not.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp objects like a pocket knife or tools, pack them in your checked baggage. They won't be allowed on board and will be confiscated.