We’ve rounded up all the info you need to make your flight an enjoyable experience. Follow our tips and you’ll be speeding through the airport and exploring Mentone before you know it.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The secret to having a pain-free travel experience is to pack ahead. Start with the essentials: passport, travel docs, credit cards and daily medications. Next, bring items that’ll help while away those hours, like your laptop or a few magazines. It’s also smart to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of headphones. Finally, be sure to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a clean set of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of banned items can differ between air carriers, the general rule of thumb is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes knives, scissors, aerosol cans and flares. Sporting equipment like ski poles, and objects that could harm other people, such as firearms and swords, can’t come on board with you either.
What to wear on a flight:
- The long, narrow aisles of an airplane are not the best place for a fashion parade. Layer yourself up with comfortable clothes and take a sweater as it can get quite cool in the cabin during long-haul flights. Enclosed, flat shoes are also a good choice.
- Most travellers have heard about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot condition caused by reduced mobility or inactivity. There’s plenty you can do to reduce your risk. Don a pair of compression tights or socks, stay hydrated and get your legs and feet moving. Walk the aisles of the cabin or try out some simple stretches in your seat.