1. Organize your carry-on.
Whether it be a backpack or suitcase, make security checks & traveling easier by having little pouches for designated things. For example; keep all your cords and cables in one pouch so its easier to take them out when need be.
2. Pick your seats in advance.
Pretty self-explanatory. Pick out your seats online in advance so you don't get stuck with the dreadful middle seat.
3. Check the weight of your luggage before you get to the airport.
It's not only annoying but extremely troublesome if you get to the airport and find out your baggage is over the maximum limit. Avoid rummaging through your luggage in the middle of the airport or avoid those extra fees by just checking the weight before you go!
4. Toothbrush & toothpaste/ mouthwash
Probably can live without for those short distance flights, but truly crucial for those long-distance flights. When on a 14-hour flight and not being able to shower, brushing your teeth isn't a consolation but hey, at least your mouth will feel clean!
5. Smelling oils
If you have bad motion sickness, smelling oils can be really helpful. They block out the toxic smells of being crammed inside a box with hundreds of people for several hours.
6. Gum/candy
Gum is always helpful for take-off and landing. Not only can it prevent your ears from popping but it can also ease the anxiety that comes with the plane take-off and landing. Candy can be helpful too for in flight!
7. Facial Wipes
If you have oily or sweaty skin, you can easily find discomfort or the feeling of dirtiness after a couple of hours being on the plane. Facial wipes can help you feeling fresher and more comfortable.
8. Load up on movies/books
Got to solve the boredom somehow, am I right? Especially if your flight does not have in-flight entertainment make sure to carry your favorite book or download some movies on whatever device your carrying. Plane rides don't only have the tendency to be exhausting, but also highly boring.
9. Comfy sweats & easy shoes
Comfy sweats and easy shoes are just the universal dress code for plane rides. If you’re going to be crammed in a giant mode of transportation for several hours, might as well be comfy.
10. Fuzzy socks
Don't forget about your feet, they get cold too. Especially if you have the proclivity to take off your shoes the plane.