Cheap Flights to Dal from HK$556

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're well organized. Follow these top travel tips that will get your Dal escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be a great experience if you've got all the right gear. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a fresh change of clothes and something to read. Secondly, make room in your hand luggage for your electronic gadgets, chargers, medications and maybe a comfy neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to bring your passport, travel papers and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Make sure you don't have a pocket knife lurking in one of the zippers of your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable goods, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The long, narrow aisles of your plane are no place for a fashion parade. Don comfortable layers and pack a sweater as it tends to get cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Closed-toed, flat shoes are also a good choice.
• A condition known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can pose a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation. Walking around the cabin and doing regular foot and leg exercises while seated helps to prevent this from happening. Wearing a good-quality pair of compression socks or tights also helps reduce the risk.

It's easy — be prepared. We've compiled some tips and tricks for a stress-free trip through security. Look out Dal, here you come:

• Airport security personnel first need to make sure that you have a valid ID and matching travel documents before you can proceed any further. Have them within easy reach, ready for inspection.
• 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. Items such as your coat, belt and headphones will be required to go through the machine.
• For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronics also need to go through the scanner.
• Traveling with your favorite cologne? No problem. As long as the volume is no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a zip-lock bag, you're allowed to bring it with you in your carry-on bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you valuable minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked luggage. They won't be allowed on board.