10 Essentials for the Frequent Flyer

Anyone who has spent hours at their gate waiting for a delayed flight or suffered through a long haul red-eye knows that travel is not nearly as glamorous as it sounds! If you’re a frequent flyer- or if you’re looking to become one- here are the top 10 essentials you DEFINITELY want in your bag of tricks for wherever you’re headed next

1. A Portable Charger

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There is nothing worse than running out of juice while on a long flight and having to go without music to block out the world. Bring a portable charger with you as a backup so if your flight gets stuck in the air, you aren’t stuck without entertainment.

2. Noise Canceling Headphones

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Babies are adorable and kids are fun, but not when you’re stuck in an enclosed place with no escape. Pack a pair of noise-canceling headphones so if a baby has a bad day, you aren’t listening to crying over the course of your entire flight.

3. A Kindle

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For the bookworms out there, hauling around your own portable library is probably not going to do your back any favors. Store an almost unlimited number of books on a Kindle so you can read to your heart’s content without carrying a bag that weighs 50 pounds.

4. A Blanket

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Planes are freezing and you don’t want to be any more uncomfortable than you’ll already be in Coach. Bring along a big scarf or a small blanket to stay cozy.

5. A Plan

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Wherever you decide to travel, take a look at where you’re going to be and what you can do around there!

6. A Water Bottle

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You can’t bring a full water bottle through security- but there are always water fountains in the terminal. Just pack an empty bottle and fill it when you get through!

7. A Neck Pillow

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Chances are good that you won’t get a good night’s sleep on a plane no matter what you do but your chances are better with a neck pillow!

8. A Wallet with a spot for your Passport

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If there’s a big, empty spot where your passport belongs in your wallet, it’s much less likely that you’ll forget it on your way out the door!

9. Disinfectant wipes

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Hate to break it to you, but they don’t clean those tray tables between flights! If you’re planning on eating off of it, best to disinfect it first.

10. Snacks

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Whether the flight offers free snacks or not, those tiny little pretzel pouches aren’t going to put much of a dent in your hunger!

As long as you’ve got these, you’re ready for your next adventure!