12 Essential Travel Must-Haves Inspired by Flight Attendants
Who would know better about how to travel like a pro than the exploration of the skies? Flight attendants (130,300 in the U.S. as of 2023) are the world’s true globe trotters, ready for anything, always so perfectly organized, and always breezing through congested airports and long customs lines with a grace that is no doubt enviable.
What if you actually had their secret arsenal of travel must-haves at your disposal: Things that help you jet set not only more efficiently but infinitely more enjoyable? Here are the 12 must-haves inspired by the stars in the sky! Whether you’re in your hotel suite for a week, a month, or an overnight business trip.
Compact Carry-On Suitcase
Your travel companion is a trusty carry-on that alleviates stress at airports. Flight attendants advise on suitcases that are both lightweight and durable and have swiveling wheels — like Samsonite or Away. And by optimizing the built-in compartments on your suitcase, you can fit more items into that compact space.
Packing Cubes for Organization
They are lightweight fabric organizers that pack neatly in your luggage. Regular packing cubes are mainly for organizing clothes efficiently rather than consolidating clothing to make more room in a piece of luggage.
Noise-Canceling Headphones
If Bose or Sony noise-canceling headphones block out the screaming baby in aisle five, they can help, too. You just never know who you’ll sit next to Silent Sam or Nattering Nate, so pack those noise-cancelling headphones.
When you put on a pair, your neighbors get a strong visual cue that you’d rather zone out than get caught up in the small talk. So if your neighbor decides to chat to another passenger, all you’ll get is your music, film or podcast. They can reduce incoming noise by around 30 dB.
Portable Charger
Portable chargers are largely needed because flight attendants often have to manage multiple devices at the same time. With so many travelers being plagued with dead battery anxiety, a compact power bank will help charge your gadgets as you explore.
Portable chargers can endure for around 2 to 4 years with regular use. They make sure you have the power you need to stay connected.
Hydration Essentials
When you’re flying, it’s important to keep hydrated. Aerospace Medical Association recommends drinking roughly 8 ounces of water per hour in flight.
On the heels of this, reusable water bottles such as Brita, instead of having to pay the expensive airport prices and the single-use plastic, help you. Fun fact: jet lag effects can be decreased by drinking water.
Versatile Layered Clothing
When dealing with ever-changing climates, unpredictable weather is a thing, and you need a temperature-controlled wardrobe. Lightweight jackets or scarves layering over allows you to stay warm without having to pack so much. Experts in fashion even recommend fabrics like merino wool, which is breathable and gives good insulation.
Travel-Sized Toiletries
You have to travel with toiletries requiring airline sizes because airline rules only allow certain liquid sizes. Complying the 3-1-1 rule means grabbing refillable containers and fill them with your favorite products. Don’t forget minty toothpaste and voluminous face wipes work as divine friends post-flight.
Healthy Snacks
Avoid overpriced airport food by packing healthy snacks like nuts, dried fruits and protein bars. To reduce fatigue, nutritionists say it’s important to maintain healthy energy levels. Plus you won’t be hungry during your layover.
Portable Stain Remover Pen
Accidents happen. Pack a trusty pen like Tide to Go to fight a fight stain on the go. This small investment prevents the ruin of your outfit; otherwise, it is good for its weight in gold (or its weight in coffee stains).
Travel Pillow
A good travel pillow is needed for personal travel care. It is twofold in its benefit of use (first, it maintains the normal physiological curvature of the cervical spine, and second, it promotes blood circulation in the neck and reduces fatigue and discomfort in the shoulders and neck region.
Multi-Purpose Travel Wallet
Travel wallet that serves as multi purpose uses for keeping your passport, boarding passes, travel insurance, credit cards and other important documents in one spot. It makes everything more convenient to locate, and also less stressful to feel like you have to frantically rummage through pockets and bags at security checkpoints or even when boarding a flight.
Eye Mask
If you are traveling somewhere to help improve sleep, a sleep mask is a good tool to use. They block out the light so that you can rest, and create a calm state of mind.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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