If you're poorly prepared, travelling can be tough. But don't hit the panic button just yet. Follow these helpful hints and enjoy a stress-free start to your time in Cape Fatuosofia. What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having an awesome flight experience is to pack ahead. So, let's start with the essentials: passport, boarding pass, bank cards and important medications. Next, bring items that'll help while away those hours, like some electronic devices or a few magazines. It's also smart to bring your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. Finally, be sure to pop in toiletry items like a toothbrush, facial wipes and a spare set of clothes.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any gels or liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) will be confiscated by authorities. Pointed or sharp objects, like your pocket knife, and products which are explosive or flammable, such as flares, chemicals agents and fuels, are also restricted.
What to wear on a flight:
- Your main aim is to feel as comfortable as possible. Go for slip-on footwear, dress in loose, natural-fibre clothing and remember to take a sweater in case it gets cold in the cabin.
- Most of us have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of inactivity. To lower your risk on board, drink plenty of water, consider wearing compression tights or socks and keep your legs and feet moving.