Last week I traveled to the fabulous city of Amsterdam for just over three days. The weather was beautiful and I was in awe of the scenery and architecture (but I'll get to that in another post).
Since holiday season has well and truly kicked in for many, I've seen a fair few posts on what to take for long haul flights, but very few for short ones - it was roughly a 50 minute flight to Amsterdam and back from Leeds Bradford airport. Obviously you need to pack more for longer journeys, but I decided to compile a list for my short flight essentials.
Facial wipes: Even on short journeys, my face can be prone to getting a bit oily so I find including a small packet of wipes in my bag can really help me feel refreshed and revitalised - just make sure you've tried them beforehand so they won't react badly with your skin.
Deodorant: Unfortunately unless you're a clairvoyant, you're probably not going to be able to guess the temperature of your plane before take off. Even though most have air conditioning, it's not great sitting next to that stranger who could've done with doubling up the amount they put on that day - even worse when it's you. Save yourself the embarrassment and pack some roll on deodorant anyway for fresh pits and a better overall smelling journey.
Entertainment: Just because a 1 hour flight is shorter than most, doesn't mean you can't feel bored very easily. If you're not taking electronics or have forgotten your earphones, always make sure you pack a book or magazine to keep yourself entertained.
Brush/comb: I don't know about you, but I find nothing worse than knotty hair getting tangled up in everything in your line of vision. No matter where I'm going, I always pack my small trustworthy tangle teezer in the unfortunate event that my hair decides to stick to everything in sight.
Head/earphones: If you're a nervous flyer, listening to music can help calm you down and distract you from your surroundings. Whilst you probably won't be using them to watch a film, they can't also help you seem busy and unwilling to talk to the person who insists on spending the whole journey telling you about all the 'exciting' and 'fascinating' places they've been.
Lip balm/small amounts of makeup: Whilst I can't imagine why you'd wear a full amount of makeup on any flight, long or short, including a small amount of makeup in your hand luggage may help you feel like less of a zombie at the end of the flight. I also have a bit of a vivid imagination so the thought of my suitcase going missing with all my makeup inside genuinely fills me with a feeling of complete and utter dread.
Mints/chewing gum: Feel like you're getting a dry mouth and the on flight water is a bit too weird tasting to handle? Make sure you have some mints or chewing gum to hand for fresh breath so you won't be knocking out any of the flight attendants anytime soon. Chewing gum can also help sufferers of anxiety in stressful situations, so again if you feel a bit nervous about your flight - get chewing!
Sunglasses: Even if you're not jetting off to a sunny island paradise, packing a pair of sunnys means you don't step off the plane being blinded by the outside world. Also if like me you suffer from migraines and one happens to get triggered on the plane, I shudder at the thought, then a subdued amount of light can really help reduce the strength of the symptoms. Speaking of glasses, if like me you wear you have to wear them and alternate between spectacles and contacts - make sure you pack yours so you don't have to worry about any visual issues which may occur.
Think I've missed anything? Let me know down below!
Victoria
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