Wherever you’re jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you’ve prepared well. Check out these handy tips and tricks that will get your Eastpoint vacation started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Traveling on a plane can be a cruisy experience if you carry the right things. Firstly, you’ll want some basic toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and hairbrush, a fresh change of clothes and a magazine or two. Next, find room in your hand luggage for your electronic gadgets, chargers, any daily medications and maybe a quality neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, don’t forget to take your passport, travel documents and some money.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of prohibited items differs between airlines, the general rule of thumb is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes screwdrivers, blades, fuels and bleaching agents. Sports equipment like ice skates, and items that could harm passengers, such as pepper spray and guns, are also banned from the cabin.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your number one priority is to feel as comfortable as possible. Dress in loose, natural-fiber clothing and remember to pack a jacket in case it gets cool in the cabin. Go for a pair of roomy, flat shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell a little during the flight. Leave the high heels and heavy hiking boots in your main luggage.
- The condition known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation and inactivity. Walking up and down the aisle and doing leg and foot exercises in your seat helps to prevent this developing. Wearing a high-quality pair of compression socks is also a wise idea.