We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your flight a stress-free experience. Follow our tips and you’ll be hightailing it through airport security and seeing the best of Saskatoon in no time flat.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- First, pack your passport, travel docs, wallet and vital medications. Next, you’ll need some entertainment to while away the hours. A juicy book and a tablet filled with your favourite shows are some terrific options. If you intend to take a quick snooze, a neck pillow and some noise-cancelling headphones will also be useful. Finally, leave some space for a toothbrush and some cleansing wipes so you’ll touchdown looking and feeling fresh.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- While the list of restricted items differs between air carriers, the general rule to follow is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like box cutters, razor blades, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sports equipment like hockey sticks, and objects that could harm other people, such as pepper spray and firearms, can’t come on board with you either.
What to wear on a flight:
- The long, narrow aisles of your plane are not the place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a cardigan as it can get quite cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are always a good choice too.
- Caused by sustained periods of immobility, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. But the great news is there are proven ways to significantly reduce the risk of developing it. Keep your fluids up, wander around the cabin whenever possible and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.