Flights to Thomasberg, Lower Austria from NT$4,125

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 handy tips that will help get your Thomasberg vacation started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be easy if you've got all the right gear. Firstly, you'll want some toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare set of clothes and a good read. Next, leave space in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, any vital medications and perhaps a blow-up neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, don't forget to bring your passport, travel documents and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items can differ between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes screwdrivers, drills, fuel and fireworks. Sporting equipment like bows and arrows, and items that could injure passengers, such as firearms and swords, are also banned from the cabin.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your prime concern when choosing what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear carefully too, as swollen feet and ankles are a common side effect of flying. Flat, slightly roomy shoes work well.
• The condition by the name of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a potential risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clotting due to poor circulation and inactivity. Walking around the cabin and doing regular leg and foot exercises while seated helps to prevent this occurring. Wearing a quality pair of compression tights or socks is also recommended.

The simple answer is — be prepared. We've rounded up some tips and tricks for a stress-free trip through airport security. Look out Thomasberg, here you come:

• Airport security personnel first need to determine that you have a valid passport and travel documents before anything else. Keep them within easy reach.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag must be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, take off anything that might trigger the alarms. Personal belongings like your belt, coat and headphones will be required to go through the machine.
• All your electronic devices, including your phone and tablet, must also be scanned separately.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or toothpaste, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a sensible footwear choice as you're less likely to have to remove them when going through security. Hiking boots and other heavy-style shoes are often subjected to additional screening.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked suitcase. They won't be allowed in the cabin.