We've got the lowdown on how to make your flight a pleasant experience. Follow our tips and you'll be hightailing it through the airport and having a ball in Veintiséis de Octubre in no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The secret to having a pain-free travel experience is to pack in advance. Start with the essentials: passport, boarding pass, cash and vital medications. Next, bring items that'll help while away those hours, like your laptop or a few magazines. You'll also want to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. And of course, be sure to chuck in toiletries like a toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a clean T-shirt.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Put all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3null4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated. Sharp objects, like your treasured pocket knife, and products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosols and poisons, are also banned.
What to wear on a flight:
- The long, narrow aisles of an aircraft are not the best place for a fashion parade. Don comfortable layers and remember to take a sweater as it can get quite cool in the cabin on long-haul flights. Closed-toed, flat shoes are also recommended.
- Most travellers have heard about deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by long periods of inactivity. There's lots you can do to lower your risk. Wear compression tights or socks, stay well hydrated and keep your legs and feet moving. Walk around the cabin when possible or perform exercises in your seat.