We’ve rounded up all the info you need to make your flight a stress-free experience. Follow our tips and you’ll be cruising through airport security and exploring Turkmenbashi before you know it.What to pack in your hand luggage:
- The trick to having a pain-free travel experience is to pack ahead. Start with the essentials: passport, travel docs, bank cards and medications. Next, take on board items that’ll help keep you occupied, like your laptop or a few magazines. You’ll also want to bring your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Finally, don’t forget to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, lip balm and a clean T-shirt.
Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:
- Pack all your full-sized bottles of shampoo and hair gel in your checked luggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on suitcase larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated. Sharp objects, like your trusty pocket knife, and products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosol cans, spray paint and gasoline, are also banned.
What to wear on a flight:
- The aisles of a plane are no place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and bring a sweater as it can get quite cool inside the cabin during longer flights. Flat, slightly roomy shoes are always a good choice too.
- Unfortunately, one risk of long-distance travel is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged inactivity. To prevent this from happening, make the most of every opportunity to walk around the cabin and stretch your legs. Compression tights and socks are another easy way to help minimize this risk.