It can be a serious ordeal if you are not prepared for it. Stuck for hours in dirty clothes, with nothing to do, sitting on the floor or an uncomfortable seat at the terminal. Combine this with some fatigue and it is a recipe to set anyone’s nerves on edge.
But it doesn’t have to be this way!
Make sure you pack your carry-on bag with the following five things when you are taking a long air journey to survive a possible ordeal.
1. Something Interesting to Read
This is time-honoured and fail-proof. Make sure that you have an entertaining novel, magazine, journal or whatever will keep you interested for a number of hours (and not minutes).
It’s important that this is a physical copy, not an e-book or digital reader because you never know if your technology will break, if the batteries go flat or one of the hundreds of things that can go wrong, probably will – right when you need it!
You simply can’t beat a good book to keep yourself entertained and your mind busy. It is a great way to relax and while away the hours until your plane is ready to depart.
2. Toiletries
Long flights in pressurized and air-conditioned planes can leave you sweaty, smelly and feeling yuck. Long international flights may mean that you won’t be able to shower for 20+ hours, especially if you hit a delay or cancellation. So it’s important to make sure that you bring the basics to stay fresh.
Bring some travel-sized deodorant, moisturiser (the plane’s air conditioning will dry your skin out), toothpaste and brush as well as some wet wipes to freshen up. You will also need to check with the plane’s security regulations to make sure you can take everything on the plane without being confiscated.
A few minutes freshening up in the change rooms will make you feel human again and ready to face the rest of your delay.
3. Fresh Socks and Clothes
A close third after toiletries is making sure to pack some fresh socks and maybe undergarments. If you can’t shower or change clothes for hours, something as simple as clean socks and a fresh t-shirt will make you feel brand spanking new.
4. An Inflatable Neck Pillow
You might have to spend hours waiting in hard and uncomfortable seats (or maybe even on the floor) if your flight is delayed or cancelled. To avoid getting a stiff neck and to sneak in some much-needed rest, a nice inflatable neck pillow is a must-have companion in your traveller’s kit.
As a plus you may like to use it on the plane as well. They are cheap and you can even just pick them up at the airport. You will be waiting for the next flight in comfort.
5. Some Cash Money
The most important of all, cash and some credit cards. Don’t land empty handed. You will want some pocket money to buy food, hot drinks and maybe some meals if it’s a long delay. You will also need to refresh yourself with some bottled water. Cash is king anywhere in the world.
So if you follow these five simple tips you will be able to endure any airport ordeal whilst being comfortable, entertained, satisfied and refreshed.
Let us know if you have any other ‘airport ordeal’ tips, we would love to hear them!
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