Firstly, choose your hand luggage carefully. I definitely recommend you get yourself some nifty luggage with compartments which has four wheels (it saves you from carrying it on your shoulder or dragging it behind you, which, let's face it, when you're rushing from A to B is a god send). I bought this cabin case from 'It Luggage'.
I have the large IT Luggage suitcase with 4 wheels too which is how I know that 4 wheel luggage is a necessity. Just FYI, I'm not being sponsored nor was I sent anything from IT Luggage.
So what's in my hand luggage?
Electricals
I have a whole compartment dedicated to Electricals because quite frankly, I don't want the airline to loose them, they're too important to my holiday. I pack my;-
- Phone
- Phone Charger
- Plug & Adapter
- Portable Charger & Cable
- Camera
- Camera Cable & Spare Battery
- Memory Card x 2
- Beats Solo Headphones
- Kindle Fire & Charger
Beauty
I don't wear makeup when I'm traveling #BasicBitch but here are my beauty essentials for flying:-
- Aspirin (prevents blood clots - ask your GP before consuming)
- Hairbrush (Mini Denman), Bobbles & Kirby Grips
- Toothbrush, Mini Toothpaste, Mini Mouthwash
- Lip Balm (Forever Living Aloe Lips)
- Make Up wipes (tut tut - bad beauty blogger!)
- Mini Face Wash (Bliss Foaming Facial Cleanser)
- Tea Tree Eye Gel & Face Serum (Boots)
- Anti Bacterial Hand Gel
- (Not Shown) Deodorising Wipes & Mini Deodorant
- (Not Shown) Mini SPF
Snacks & Others
Surprisingly, I'm a fussy eater. I only eat chicken and Fish in terms of meat and literally everything I eat on a plane for vegetarians is disgusting. I will never understand why they don't serve pizza on a flight but never mind! Anyhoo, I always take my own snacks on the plane and wanted to include a few other things I take too:-
- Doritos - Droooool
- Doublemint Individually Wrapped Mints (for take off and landing - #DemEars)
- I also take Another bag of crisps or something else from the airport that's bad for me and does not constitute a meal. Oops.
- Sunglasses (hides them black bags after landing)
- Contact Lenses & Solution
- Purse (With Foreign Currency & some cards)
- Passport & Boarding Pass
- Flight Socks (Prevents swelling and DVT which is super important)
- Handbag! (I put all my necessities in it so when I'm at the duty free, I just whap out the bag instead of rummaging through the whole hand luggage)
- Plimsoles or Slippers (not pictured, perfect for making a comfy Flight)
- Always take a bottle of water on (buy it after security checks!) to help hydrate you as you board your flight
- Don't wear your Overhead headphones during take off. I always find the suction hurts my ears and makes them pop more.I just pop them on roughly 5 minutes after the seat belt light is turned off.
- Wear fight socks! They genuinely stop swelling and of course DVT which, particularly during long haul flights, is really important.
- Look around. If you're like me and are afraid of flying, then look around at the other passengers and flight attendants. It always soothes me seeing small children or elderly people who are laid back and relaxed, if they can get through it, so can I!
- Be mindful of the people behind and in front of you. Don't recline your chair unless the seat behind you is empty. It minimizes the legroom the passenger behind you has which can make their flight particularly uncomfortable,
- Be nice to the Air Hostesses! It's a long flight for them too and they are probably jet lagged AF. If you're really nice to the hostesses/stewards then you make their job easier and it makes for an all round more pleasant flight. I flew to NYC on Thanksgiving and felt so guilty that the attendants were working. I bought them some sweets and magazines from the Duty Free to say Happy Thanksgiving. It was so gratefully received and I felt like a better person for it.
- ENJOY THE FLIGHT! yes, it's stressful sometimes, but it's the beginning of your holiday and you should always start as you mean to go on. Grab some sleep if you can and really energize yourself for the upcoming festivities.
All My Love
H x
