Flights: 10 Things You Will Want to Bring in Your Carry-on

If you have never been on an airplane before, you might not know what you need to bring with you on a trip.  There are a few things you should always bring when planning to take a flight, whether it is just an hour or two or cross-country.

Must haves for your upcoming holiday flights:

1. Headphones: Airplanes can be an uncomfortable place, especially if you are stuck without a way to distract yourself. Most airplanes today provide you access to wi-fi for a small fee which then allows you to watch TV or listen to music during your flight.
2. Snacks: Most flights provide small snacks but when the flight is not long enough some airlines will not provide any food. In these cases, it is important to remember to grab a snack or two before you reach the airport or at one of the many places inside the airport prior to boarding.
3. Magazines: When technology fails you, it is good to have a back-up such as magazines or books. Long flights can mean dying electronics and in this scenario, magazines and books can be a good distraction.
4. Comfortable clothes: Flying can be uncomfortable in a lot of ways, wearing comfortable clothes can add to the ease of your trip.
5. Antibacterial wipes: Airplanes are some of the dirtiest places you may ever experience. Bringing these small wipes with you can come in handy to wipe down any surfaces you may touch, because the last thing you want is to get sick on your holiday trips.
6. Lip Moisturizer: The air on airplanes is very dry and can cause you to feel dried out. Bringing a lip moisturizer along can help you feel happy and moisturized.
7. Earplugs: If you don’t plan on using headphones, earplugs can be your saving grace on an airplane from that screaming child who ended up behind you.
8. A Care Kit: Traveling on an airplane can make you feel unclean. Bringing along a kit with a brush, some cleansing wipes, a toothbrush and a few other essentials can give you the little pick-me-up you need when you get off the airplane.
9. A Blanket: The temperature on an airplane can fluctuate greatly and having a blanket on hand can make you more comfortable for the flight!
10. Gum: Take off and landing can mean uncomfortable ear popping if you don’t bring along some chewing gum, you do not want to forget this flying essential!

There you have it, some of the few essentials to make your flights more enjoyable and comfortable. Perhaps you will be traveling with a child, if that’s the case there are a few more essentials you may want to bring. Head over to 9 Must-Haves When Flying with a Little One. If you are looking for flights from regional airports Eastern NC, visit our travel booking page for either military or non-military to book a flight today!