Cheap Flights to Eastlake from HK$1,083

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you're well organised. We've put together a list of essential travel tips that will help get your Eastlake escape started on the right note. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Air travel can be a pleasure if you've got all the right things. First of all you'll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a spare set of clothes and something to read. Secondly, make room in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, any daily medications and maybe a proper neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, don't forget to take your passport, travel documents and your credit cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp objects (like a knife or scissors) hiding in one of the compartments of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive goods, such as fuel and matches, and gels and liquids in containers with a volume of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your main priority when deciding what to wear on board. Loose, breathable clothing is a wise choice, as are roomy, closed-toe shoes.
• You've probably heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of sitting. To lessen your risk on board, stay hydrated, consider wearing compression socks or tights and move your legs and feet often.

As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be prepared before you reach airport security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Eastlake in the blink of an eye. Follow these helpful tips and get your holiday off to a flying start:

• Airport security personnel first need to determine that you have a valid ID and matching travel documents before you can proceed any further. Have them in your hand, ready for inspection.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them before your turn.
• All electronic gadgets, including your phone and laptop, will also need to be separately scanned.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or hairspray, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll need to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a smart idea.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp objects in your carry-on baggage. If you must bring these kinds of items, pack them safely in your checked luggage.