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15 Ultimate Essential Air Travel Items Recommended by Flight Attendant

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Looking to enhance your air travel experience? Discover the ultimate guide to the 15 essential items recommended by flight attendants. From packing tips to must-have gadgets, this comprehensive list ensures you're prepared for a smooth journey. Learn...
 
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This is just an unpopular opinion from me as a former flight attendant, wearing comfortable shoes to board the plane not only provides comfort for you, but it also provides safety. Why? Let's say if there is an emergency and we need you to run from t...
Comfortable Shoes
 
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I know there are so many smart luggage with batteries, whether it's removable or not. But in my opinion, it will be easier for you to go with non-battery luggage. Because I know some airlines are forbidding smart luggage with batteries. Even there's ...
Carry-On Luggage Without Batteries
 
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This headphone is worth it! It won't sore your ears even be worn on a long flight. But, you must pay attention to every sign during the flight because this headphone has noise canceling features so you can't hear the baby's cry in front of you.
Bose Headphones Noise-Cancelling
 
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Who still loves these earphones when everyone uses AirPods? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Using 'wire' earphones like this during the flight is worry less because you don't have to be afraid of losing one of the earbuds. Sometimes turbulence happens and it makes one of th...
EarPods Wired Headphones
 
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Kindle is good, but physical books are even better. It prevents you from boredom when your gadgets are running out of battery. Meanwhile charging any device is prohibited during the flight. My descent opinion is at least bring one physical novel in y...
A Physical Novel
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You will thank me later for having these suitcases organized! These are lifesavers to keep your suitcase tidy, neat, and organized. Imagine walking through luggage checkpoints and you have to open your luggage, you won't feel ashamed because your sui...
Suitcase Organizer Bags Set
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Believe me or not, this is the common question I receive from some folks, "is it ok to bring a whole bottle of lotion?" Well, it depends on where you want to fly. But if you want to fly internationally, I would suggest you take those little containe...
Leakproof Travel Bottles Set for Toiletries
 
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I know you can wear anything you want to board the aircraft, but in my humble opinion, wearing a hoodie during flight is the most comfortable way to enjoy the flight. You know that not every airline provides a blanket during the flight, meanwhile, th...
PULLOVER HOODIE
 
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I would totally agree if someone said that wearing sweatpants is very comfortable during air travel, especially when a long flight! And please avoid wearing jeans if you don't want to feel sore in both legs.
Sweatpants
 
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Traveling by aircraft is sometimes tiring because of how often they check your ID. Make sure you place your IDs easily accessible to save your time queuing.
Passport Cover & Luggage Tag
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Do you know that you must open the window shield during take-off and landing no matter how bright and sunny the weather is? And also you won’t skip the beautiful view from your seat! That's why you need to bring your sunglasses! Ray Ban is my all-tim...
Sunglass
 
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The oversized style is waaayyyy more comfortable. It blocks the light so you can sleep peacefully.
Oversized Linen Eye Sleep Mask Sleeping
 
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It's for you the one who uses flight time to rest! Sleep well like a baby using this inflatable pillow!
Airplane Pillow for Neck Support
 
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This is the one who wants a peaceful air travel experience. Earplugs are also important if you traveling by helicopter, they can reduce sound until 30dB
Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs for Sleeping
 
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It is always a good idea to bring your own water bottle for every trip. But please make sure it's leak-proof.
Tumbler Water Bottle