Wherever you’re coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you’re well prepared. Follow these essential travel tips that will help get your Double Bay holiday started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Flying can be a cruisy experience if you bring the right stuff. Firstly, you’ll want some basic toiletry items, such as toothpaste, a toothbrush and some deodorant, a spare pair of socks and a few magazines. Next, find room in your carry-on bag for your phone, tablet and chargers, any vital medications and perhaps a quality neck pillow too. Last, but definitely not least, be sure to bring your passport, travel papers and your bank cards.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of prohibited items differs between air carriers, the general guide to follow is avoid carrying anything sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes knives, scissors, fuel and fireworks. Sporting equipment like ski poles, and objects that could harm passengers, such as guns and swords, are also banned from the cabin.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your goal here is to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Layer up in natural-fibre clothing and take a pullover just in case you get chilly. Always go with well-fitting, flat shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell a little during the journey. Leave the high heels and heavy hiking boots in your luggage.
- The result of sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect passengers on long-haul flights. The great news is there are numerous ways to lower your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, get up and walk around the cabin as much as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.