Clothing, hand luggage, and personal accessories all play their part when planning a long flight so here are a few tips to help you accessorise properly the next time you head off on a long haul flight.
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Choosing the right hand luggage is essential. Most airlines are very strict on the dimensions and weight of hand luggage so always check the requirements before you arrive at the airport. If your hand luggage is too heavy or too large you will have to pay a penalty so don’t take the risk.
When it comes to hand luggage look at trolley cases from www.charlesfordlondon.com as these are roomy and easy to manoeuvre around in the departure lounge. Choose a piece of hand luggage that fits your personal style and colour match it to your travel garments- that way the check-in staff might mistake you for a celebrity travelling incognito and give you a free upgrade!
There are plenty of passengers who don’t give a stuff about what they are wearing when they show up at the check-in counter. This is great for them but if you want any chance of scoring a free upgrade to Business Class or even First Class you need to look the part.
Think smart but casual when flying long haul. A loose fitting pair of casual trousers and a lightweight coat or jacket is suitable for most passenger lounges, accessorise with some attractive costume jewellery. Airports and planes can often be a bit on the cool side so layering up is sensible that way you can remove layers if you get too hot.
Comfort is an important consideration. If you are uncomfortable you can’t relax and sleep won’t come easily. Pack a pair of thick socks for the plane so your feet are always warm and snug. Support socks are useful if you suffer from fluid retention or varicose veins.
You can wear any shoes you like for a long flight but you will be more comfortable in some flats as opposed to a pair of fashion stilettos. Flat shoes can be slipped off and tucked under your seat whereas lace-up shoes are fiddly if you need to disembark quickly.
The great thing about flying long haul (unless you choose a budget airline) is that you have entertainment, food and drink covered for the duration of your journey. You don’t actually need to pack headphones but since most free airline headphones are pretty inferior it is a good idea to take along some quality noise-cancelling headphones- these will improve your movie experience and make it easier to get some sleep on board.
Think carefully before you accessorise for a long flight or you could spend many long hours in long haul hell.
