We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your flight as pain-free as possible. Follow our top tips and you’ll be cruising through airport security and exploring Hurricane before you know it.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The secret to having an awesome flight experience is to be prepared. Start with the essentials: passport, official ID, cash and daily medications. Next, bring on board items that’ll help keep you busy, like your laptop or a magazine. It’s also wise to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. And of course, don’t forget to chuck in toiletries like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a clean T-shirt.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Double-check that you don’t have a sharp object lurking in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive products, such as aerosol cans and bleach, and gels and liquids in containers larger than 3null4 ounces (100 milliliters).
What to wear on a flight:
- Comfort really should be your priority when selecting what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear choice carefully too, as swollen ankles and feet can be a side effect of flying. Slightly roomy, flat shoes work well.
- Unfortunately, a risk of long-haul flights is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To prevent this from happening, take every opportunity to walk around and give your legs a stretch. Compression tights and socks are also a great idea to help minimize this risk.