Top 10 things to bring on your overseas flight!
Jul 4th, 2006, 05:39 PM
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In addition to those things already mentioned by others, I bring a tiny, travel-sized tube of Aquaphor ointment (sold in the travel/sample-size aisle of my neighborhood drugstore). I use it as a lip moisturizer, face moisturizer, and under the nostrils to prevent nasal dryness.
Jul 4th, 2006, 05:48 PM
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I know a lot of people think "Airborne" is a scam, but on my last two transatlantic flights I used it and avoided colds for the first time ever.
Xanax and baby wipes are essential.
Cimbrone
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Xanax and baby wipes are essential.
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Jul 5th, 2006, 04:27 PM
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- a tiny flashlight+whistle combo (I actually have them in all my bags/purses because I take the subway)
- a can of evian spray to spray my face with (not sure if it does anything good but it feels good on a long flight)
- bose headphones, ipod
- pashmina
- my favorite sleep mask from japan airlines (best of all airlines' IMHO)
- my glasses, contact lense case and cleansing solution
- rich hand and body lotion, the kind too heavy to use everyday, and light gloves and socks for an inflight moisturizing "treatment"
- magazines, books, travel books and maps of my destination (assuming this is not a work trip!)
- toothbrush, lip balm, moisturizer, heavy eye cream, tissues and moist wipes
- lots of bobby pins/elastics to keep my hair off my face
- a pair of sandals to slip on to go to the bathroom/walk around the plane
- hotel, transportation info, trip plan, passport, tickets, addresses of nieces and nephews who I will send postcards to if going to a place they have never been
- blackberry
- a can of evian spray to spray my face with (not sure if it does anything good but it feels good on a long flight)
- bose headphones, ipod
- pashmina
- my favorite sleep mask from japan airlines (best of all airlines' IMHO)
- my glasses, contact lense case and cleansing solution
- rich hand and body lotion, the kind too heavy to use everyday, and light gloves and socks for an inflight moisturizing "treatment"
- magazines, books, travel books and maps of my destination (assuming this is not a work trip!)
- toothbrush, lip balm, moisturizer, heavy eye cream, tissues and moist wipes
- lots of bobby pins/elastics to keep my hair off my face
- a pair of sandals to slip on to go to the bathroom/walk around the plane
- hotel, transportation info, trip plan, passport, tickets, addresses of nieces and nephews who I will send postcards to if going to a place they have never been
- blackberry
Sep 8th, 2006, 10:28 AM
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Noise cancelling or noise reducing headphones are essential. The noise cancelling tend to have a seperate power source (battery) to actually cancel out noise, and the noise reducing are just like an ear plug. I can't stand to get a plane anymore without my noise reducing headphones (Shure E4C's). Recently I was next to a lady with a newborn who's kid was both crying, and she was emotionally a wreck due to personal issues etc.. So lots of crying, etc. I put on my noise reducing headphones and ipod and didn't hear a thing. I could tell people in the seats around me were pretty annoyed, but my nice headphones made it a comfortable flight 
For longer flights, especially to Europe, melatonin comes in very handy. I usually take some right after the dinner meal. It's not too strong like a sleeping pill so you can stay awake or wake up if necessary, but when you want to sleep it help knock you out. also it's all natural, so nothing to be concerned about for those who hate taking pills. i usually get the stuff that disolves under your tongue.
this is what i've usually got on me:
book, magazine, toothbrush, blistex lip medix (best for dry lips), deoderant, camera, noise reducing headphones, mp3 player, laptop, melatonin
oh and have a pen on you for forms!
For longer flights, especially to Europe, melatonin comes in very handy. I usually take some right after the dinner meal. It's not too strong like a sleeping pill so you can stay awake or wake up if necessary, but when you want to sleep it help knock you out. also it's all natural, so nothing to be concerned about for those who hate taking pills. i usually get the stuff that disolves under your tongue.
this is what i've usually got on me:
book, magazine, toothbrush, blistex lip medix (best for dry lips), deoderant, camera, noise reducing headphones, mp3 player, laptop, melatonin
oh and have a pen on you for forms!
Sep 8th, 2006, 01:05 PM
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In light of the most recent changes in carry-on restrictions, <b>lots of patience</b> comes to mind as <b>the</b> essential and I wish I could say I have a lot but I don't!
I second the Melatonin idea..it works for me better than Benadryl, Ambien, etc., even when I cannot recline very far.
A ray gun to zap the (Oh, I don't know
WHO those kids belong to"
parents of the children kicking the back of your seat...barring that, plenty of barbiturate-filled bubble gum for the kids themselves ("Here, little girl..try this."
I second the Melatonin idea..it works for me better than Benadryl, Ambien, etc., even when I cannot recline very far.
A ray gun to zap the (Oh, I don't know
WHO those kids belong to"
parents of the children kicking the back of your seat...barring that, plenty of barbiturate-filled bubble gum for the kids themselves ("Here, little girl..try this."
Sep 8th, 2006, 03:17 PM
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I bring a complete change of clothes, figuring the bags will get lost. Laptop for DVDs and cameras. Noise cancelling headphones. Maps and travel guides, so I have them if they lose the bags. Coat and a small umbrella. A few snacks and a bottle of water.
LOVE THE ORAL-B BRUSH-UP IDEA!!!Never thought of that one before.
LOVE THE ORAL-B BRUSH-UP IDEA!!!Never thought of that one before.
Sep 8th, 2006, 06:54 PM
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hmmmm, no bathrooms after passing security. That in itself could cause a few explosions.
I can only imagine the rush to the bathrooms after everyone boards their planes - not to mention the initial extra weight.
Nina
I can only imagine the rush to the bathrooms after everyone boards their planes - not to mention the initial extra weight.
Nina
Sep 8th, 2006, 07:47 PM
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Tried Target, Walgreens and Osco for Oral B Brush-Ups-no luck. Oral B's web site mentioned Linen's and Things--they hadn't had them for "quite a while". Finally found that CVS had their own brand and bought the only pack on the shelf. Good Luck finding them!!
Sep 8th, 2006, 08:06 PM
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love the ray gun idea Dukey............If there's a kicker on the flight he's usually behind my seat and they're not always kids! I could really smash them.
I have a little fold up foot rest that I like to take along. I get pains in my legs on long flights and this helps.
I have a little fold up foot rest that I like to take along. I get pains in my legs on long flights and this helps.
Sep 8th, 2006, 08:21 PM
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