When packing for a trip, it’s understandable you may overpack. After all, realizing you’re about to run out of clothes can be stressful, and it’s better to be safe than sorry, right? However, Paula S. Adams, former flight attendant with UAE’s top airlines and owner of an online aviation business center, urges travelers to pack light—for a couple of reasons. “During the holidays, the airports are already so busy, so checking a bag means more time spent waiting in lines at the counter,” she says, explaining that goes for both dropping off luggage and picking it up. “When you pack light and you reach your destination, you don’t have to wait for your baggage to arrive.”Packing light is easier said than done, however, especially for those of us who prefer being over-prepared. To pack less, it may help to think about what low-cost products you can buy at your destination (like travel-sized beauty products), what the house or hotel may already have (like a hair dryer) and clothes you can wash and re-wear.Related: 45 Travel Essentials for 2024, According to Flight Attendants, Professional Packers and More
4 Other Best Practices for Travel, According to a Flight Attendant
Anne-Marie Miller, a flight attendant at Air New Zealand, shares a few more need-to-know tips for a smooth, pleasant flight.
2. Pack something that can keep you calm
The holidays and travel can both be stressful. Miller encourages packing something soothing, like a lavender spray or favorite hand cream. “A quick spritz on your face or a gentle massage on your temples can help you relax and feel grounded, even in the chaos of travel,” she says. Other ways to relax include breathwork and going to your “happy place” in your mind.Related: How To Sleep on a Plane: 3 Unexpected Tips, According to Getaway Gurus
4. Grab a peppermint tea
This warm beverage will also do the trick. “Peppermint tea is a must-have for travelers,” Miller says. She explains how it’s calming and can relieve an upset stomach or headache. Plus, it will get you into the holiday spirit in a more enjoyable way than airport crowds will, am I right?
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