In-Flight Essentials

‘Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.’

Travelling is such an exciting journey- the planning, the expectations, packing for a fun-filled adventure waiting ahead of you and finally reaching your destination and getting to live it. But what isn’t pleasing is the longggg flight and the time taken to reach the destination.

I’m constantly travelling, particularly between Kolkata, India, and Singapore. And every time till the last day I keep thinking and re-thinking, to ensure I haven’t left any such thing behind that would make my entire flight journey boring and lousy!

I’m pretty sure we all have this habit. So to make this job easier I have compiled a list of 9 In-Flight essentials, which I assume is gonna be my checklist as well, the next time I’m back to my packing work.

1.A chic carry-on bag–  

Having a large chic tote bag is the key! Invest in a bag that lasts you forever and doesn’t disappoint you when you have to fit all your essentials into it (laptop included) with a strap that allows you to carry it across your shoulder. I personally believe in buying a bag with a colour that could complement any outfit and doesn’t drown any of my airport looks.

2.Eye Mask+Earplugs- 

If you’re ever going for atleast a 2+ hour flight, trust me, never ever forget to carry your eye mask. It’s like a saviour when you want to sleep on the aircraft amidst all those light and chaos. You might fall asleep without these but you’re bound to get up every few minutes. So, it’s so so much better to be safe than sorry! And if you’re the kind who cannot sleep without a pillow, a travel pillow should also be added to your list.

3. A satisfying good book-

If you’re one of those who can neverrrr sleep on a flight, no matter how much you try, you can always pass your time by reading a nice book. A long flight journey can always let you start with your reading list!

4.The gadgets cannot be forgotten-

 Make sure you charge all your electronic devices (smartphones, Kindle, tablets, iPad, laptops etc.) beforehand and keep it in your bag with their respective chargers so that you can use them on the flight. Put these on airplane mode, and tune in your favourite playlist or a movie which you can download the night before! Psst, don’t forget to carry your own pair of headphones or earphone, after all, you wouldn’t want the entire flight to listen to it, right? 

5.Moisturizer + Lip Balm-

 Flying dries out your skin so it is always a good choice to carry a moisturizer and lip balm with you to look fresh after a long journey and to avoid your skin from drying!

6.Sporty Cap + Stylish shades-

Whenever in doubt, sport your sporty cap and wear those shades and your outfit will automatically look well put together and you wouldn’t have to compromise on your comfort as well. 

7.Notebook + Pen- It’s always a great idea to keep a notebook/journal and a pen handy! There’s nothing worse than being handicapped with ideas in your mind and not being able to pen it down. I personally prefer to keep it near me at all times!

8.Nibble your snacks-Are you one of those people who simply hate the taste of flight food? Then don’t ever forget to carry your food or grab a quick snack at the airport. I believe in keeping chocolates, and mints in my bag as well!

9.Cardigan/Scarf-Airports and flights are always a bit chilly! Although certain flights do provide you with blankets, it’s always a wise decision to carry a cozy cardigan and a scarf with you! You can either carry it in your bag or wear it to the airport.

So these are the major items that you should carry in your handbag to have a stress free journey! I hope you can make this your checklist too! Do mention in the comments section below if you think I’ve missed out something.

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