Cheap Flights to Lebanon from HK$6,984

Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be a seamless experience if you've prepared well enough. Follow these handy travel tips that will help get your Lebanon escape started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a stress-free experience if you pack the right things. Firstly, you'll want a few basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a fresh set of clothes and something to read. Secondly, find room in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, any vital medications and maybe a blow-up neck pillow as well. Lastly, remember to take your passport, travel documents and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Leave all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated. Sharp objects, like a pocket knife, and dangerous products which are flammable or explosive, such as flares, chemicals agents and poisons, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• The aisles of your airplane are no place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and take a cardigan as it can get chilly in the cabin during long-haul flights. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are also a good idea.
• The serious condition by the name of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can pose a risk on long-distance flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation and inactivity. Doing foot and leg exercises in your seat helps to prevent this developing. Wearing a quality pair of compression tights or socks can also help.

The secret is to be prepared before you arrive at the security gate. That way, you'll be stepping onto that plane to Lebanon in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your vacation off to a fantastic start:

• Airport security personnel first need to verify that you have a valid passport and matching travel documents before anything else. Have them ready to show.
• The X-ray machine is up next. Remove anything metal on you that is likely to set off the scanner's alarm. This includes items like headphones or earphones, as well as bulky coats or jackets. They'll need to be placed on the conveyor belt for screening.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your laptop and phone, are also required to be separately scanned.
• Remove all gels and liquids from your carry-on bag. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a single quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag.
• Slip-on shoes are a good footwear choice as you're less likely to have to remove them when passing through security. Safety boots and other bulky 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, pack them safely away in your checked luggage. They won't be allowed in the cabin.