We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight a stress-free experience. Follow our top tips and you'll be speeding through airport security and exploring Milton in no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- Travelling on a plane can be a stress-free experience if you carry the right stuff. Firstly, you'll need basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a spare change of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, leave space in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, any medications and maybe a quality neck pillow too. Lastly, be sure to take your passport, travel docs and your credit cards.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3null4 ounces (100 milliliters) won't be allowed on. Sharp objects, like your beloved Swiss Army knife, and dangerous goods which are flammable or explosive, such as flares, bleaching agents and poisons, are also prohibited.
What to wear on a flight:
- The narrow aisles of a plane are not the place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and pack a sweater as it can get quite cool in the cabin. Enclosed, flat shoes are always a good choice too.
- Caused by sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that can affect some passengers on long-distance flights. The good news is there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, walk up and down the aisles as much as possible and wear compression tights or socks.