We’ve rounded up all the info you need to make your journey as stress-free as possible. Follow our tips and tricks and you’ll be cruising through airport security and exploring Karlstad before you know it.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having a pain-free travel experience is to pack in advance. First up, the essentials: passport, travel docs, credit cards and any vital medications. Next, bring items that’ll help keep you occupied, like some electronic devices or a good read. It’s also wise to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Finally, don’t forget to toss in toiletry items like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a spare change of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner in your checked luggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) won’t be allowed on. Pointed or sharp objects, like your precious Swiss Army knife, and dangerous products which are explosive or flammable, such as spray paint, flares and poisons, are also banned.
What to wear on a flight:
- The main aim is to be as comfortable as possible. Layer yourself up in natural-fiber clothing and bring a sweater in case it gets chilly in the cabin. Pick well-fitting, flat shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell during the flight. Leave the high heels and heavy boots in your checked luggage.
- Unfortunately, a risk of long-distance travel is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To avoid this, make the most of every opportunity to wander around the cabin. Compression socks and tights are another simple way to help minimize this risk.