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Another tip for us ladies..... pantie liners. The individual wrapped ones, wear one and take another one to change later. Will keep you feeling refresh and clean. Great for longer flights

For long flights, I create a hygiene kit for the end of the flight: a couple of face wipes in a snack bag, some tinted moisturizer in a contact case, travel mascara, Colgate wisp to freshen my teeth, tissue, tinted lip balm and a comb. I put all of this in an eyeglass bag. It is small and discrete and helps me to feel a little more human.

a game changer for me was bringing a vicks nasal inhaler or spray especially for long haul flights when the dry air becomes intolerable.

This is one of the best travel hack videos I have seen in a long time! I am a flight attendant for a major airline, and I use a lot of the techniques that you have mentioned. But you gave me a lot of super great ideas! Thank you for this video! And I think you are very elegant and professional!

Two pieces of that thin mesh shelf liner in black. One cut the size of the tray table. The other cut in a small circle to fit in the cup indention. Keeps things from sliding around. I always get a thumbs up from flight attendants.

Gosh! You must be a trip to sit next to on a flight!! Never know what you'd be pulling out your pockets!! I'd be rolling!

For the collapsible water bottles, when you aren’t traveling it’s best to store them unfolded. That helps the materials not get stressed and eventually crack along the fold/roll lines.

I _always_ have about 5 or 6 Ricola cough drops in my flight bag. I rarely need one myself, but about every third or fourth flight there is someone coughing near me and I hand a couple over to them. Makes for a more pleasant flight for everyone, especially with all the respiratory stuff that is circulating at the moment!

I live in Australia and travel overseas often so pretty much every flight is a long haul. I always carry a small bag of peanut butter M&Ms for when I just can’t take it any more. For some reason these always help!

I enjoy all your videos, so the longer flight bag review would be great. You find amazing items that are efficient, useful and take up little room, but the one that always makes me smile is the air sickness bag. Anyone that can turn that from a trash bag to a romantic luminary is a rock star in my book.

Several items that I always pack 1) Some AZO tablets ‘cause there’s nothing worse than a UTI when traveling - they can reduce discomfort while waiting to get into urgent care 2) AZO test strips 3) COVID test 4) small multi-port - so many rechargeable items!! 5) moisturizing nasal decongestant spray (can help prevent snoring especially in dry airplane cabin air) 6) wellness formula (available at health food stores) - first sign of URI, start taking capsules - can shorten symptoms - zinc is alternative 7) senna-based laxative - strange water/environment can make for less than optimal comfort (shall we say). 8) a few antacids 9) GasX - change in altitude and pressurized cabin can lead to discomfort

I have my own flight list. here is my list; hand sanitizer bleach wipes, water bottle. Mini flash light, iPad or mac book, battery packs. Cords, lip balm, noise canceling headphones, quart size bags. Gum, toothpicks, tissues, and breath mints. I also include in my purse a mini power strip since i can power up several items using 1 plug in the airport. I like the fanny pack for domestic short flights. I take these items in my purse or backpack when i fly with some snacks everytime i fly.

A tip: If you have a small toiletries kit in your personal item, put your multitool card or other multitool in there going through TSA and transfer it to your in flight kit afterwards - they are less likely to go thriugh your toiletries and question it.

Hey girl… I’ve been flying for 35+ years as a flight attendant and my commute is always on other carriers to get to my international flight where I usually work overseas. Great tips and looking forward to watching more of your videos now that I found you!

This is my first video of yours that I have seen. Don't plan on flying any time soon, but still found it very informative. Liked the vest, but I would forget where everything is at. And yes to the longer flight pack. Just wanted to say it is encouraging to her to say you brought the mask in case the person next to you feels uncomfortable because your not wearing one. Thinking of others and putting their interest ahead of our own seems to be a lost art these days. Thank you.

Long haul is 16 hours for me! Great tips. I always apply eye cream anytime I feel the skin around my eyes pulling. I can’t live without hand cream on a plane, so I buy mini tubes just for flying.always take a shawl that can double as an extra cover up or can be pulled over my head. Since Covid I also take rubber disposable gloves maybe 3 sets. If it isn’t possible to go to the toilet to wash my hands or I’m in a bathroom in a crappy airport and there isn’t any soap, I’ll wear gloves then throw them out as I leave.

for long flights (where I need to sleep) I carry a wash cloth. Before sleep I remove make up, wash my face, and then use the wet washcloth to cover my face (mouth and nose especially) because through the moisture keeps my airways from drying out from the low humidity airplane air. The cloth can also block the light and it won't fall off like a dry cloth. Then when I wake up, I wash my face again and apply make up.

I like using the doggie poop bags for trash and in case I need them for illness; and a 4x6 piece of cardboard to use as a fan. Your gadgets are great. Thanks for the info.

My life will never be the same after finding out those small pop up fans exist. From the bottom of my chronically heated heart, thank you

There are a couple things you bring that I've never thought of and I'm going to buy them. Even on a short flight I will bring eye drops, a tiny little tub of face moisturizer, and a tiny little travel size container of hand cream

I only buy bags with bright interiors now, and hate black/dark interiors because it makes it too easy to lose your stuff inside your bag. Especially in a plane of dark hotel room.

Omg the magnetic AirPods strap! That’s life changing! This definitely gave me ideas to redo my in flight fanny pack! Thank you so much!!

After 3 years of full time travel, I thought I had my kit pretty perfect-- but that multi tool is AMAZING

I always bring earplanes to wear for takeoff and landing to keep my ears from hurting. I always have a Werthers hard candy or a throat soothing lollipop if I have a tickle in my throat or start to cough or get dry. Sometimes I have hospital socks for long flights to put over thinner socks or bare feet while relaxing. I have alcohol prep pads for wiping things down and I have plug-in headphones. Don’t want ear pods especially on a plane. When things drop they sometimes disappear. I listen to audible books on long flights. I also bring my own sweetener or healthier sweetener options like monk fruit or raw sugar packets. In addition I have a small journal generally. I love your idea of the plastic bag as well as the travel cup to get hot water from the gate restaurants since hot plane water is suspect. And soup! Genius to bring a ramen cup for a meal. I have swallowing issues and generally eat soup. When I last went on a cross-Atlantic trip I was starving because I could not eat the solid food served. A cup of ramen and a cup of tea would be nice.

LOVE the collapsing fan, water bottles, hooks for hanging 👏🏽 I definitely take pain reliever, neck pillow, extra large scarf to cover with, extra socks so I can take off my shoes, but not put dirty socks back in shoes. Toilet seat covers, also. Travel size poo-pouri.

THE PLASTIC BAG IS GENIUS!! The seat back pockets are disgusting! You probably can put your phone in it too! I'm a former flight attendant and I love clear plastic bags for everything! Thank you!

Ok turning the Fanny pack into a foot rest is genius. Everything else is gravy. I love your creativity. I watch way to many packing videos but yours have something new for me every time. Cheers.

Great list. I use all these things but the Fanny pack for a foot sling is the best tip ever! coming from a cold climate I normally would have a winter coat so I use one that folds up into a neck pillow basically or I use a shawl (otherwise known as my bat cape lol). This ‘shawl’ has been very helpful on all parts of the trip as it’s really like a blanket. Noise cancelling earphones are a must as well. One flight I had regular earbuds but this woman behind me was snapping her gum so damn loud I could hear it even though I had my music on full blast in my ears! I couldn’t believe it. Last time I flew economy as well.

Wonderful video, thanks so much! I use the“Tube”travel pillow stores clothes and provides neck and lumbar support. You get neck and lumbar support plus additional storage with no additional baggage fees. Clips to your carry on, around your waist and your neck. Slim, nimble and easy to use, the Tube packs in its own pocket then fits handily into yours. I can fit a full set of clothes for a day plus pajamas in my tube.

My daughter and I always wear ear plugs to block out crying babies and others conversations. She also brings an eye mask when she wants to nap on the plane. It is helpful if someone near you has a reading light on or the window shade open.

For any length flight, I carry my pillow armrest for whatever arm is next to the window (I'm a window seater). This props that arm up for leaning support. I make my own - just rice in a tube sewn shut. I later use the same armrest as a wrist rest when computing. Yes, please - what you carry for long flights ! Thanks and excellent video.

I relate to middle age ladies way of packing so well. It all makes sense! Thank you!

Love your suggestions. And that vest is a Jack (Jill) of all trades! I am the type of person who needs my shoes off during a long haul flight so my solution is I take an old pair of socks and wear them and toss them out at the end of the flight with a new, clean pair for after. I don’t have to worry about my feet being yucky after the flight.

Our last trip to Chine we started using the multi packet vest, what a life saver and brilliant idea. I do include personally sized moulded ear plugs. About four hours into a 7/8 flight a child near me started being completely obnoxious. As the flight was preparing its descent to land a woman on the others side of the aisle but one seat back, tapped me on the shoulder. She complimented me for not only being prepared for the screaming kid but smart thinking ahead. I had a lovely couple of hours nap while junior continued the sideshow. Funny some people scoff others are envious when they see you come prepared to make yourself comfortable. So well done, I have subscribed and look forward to seeing other tips and tricks I may have missed. Good on you for being prepared and flying smart. My mind goes one step further after being in Emergency Services for ten years in my younger days. I do think of what may be needed in case of surviving a downed aircraft. Odds of survival aren't great but just in case, I Want a few handy items. You may want to include a mylar emergency blanket in your waist bag. They are extremely light, fold up small and take up little too no room.

Yes. Long flight packing. I don't check bags. I have a rolling backpack and a small square under the seat duffle as my handbag. I love your vest or fanny pack idea. Awesome items stashed in there. 👍🏾

These are actually amazing tips. I thought I knew a lot to travel comfortably and safely but you seriously schooled me. I'm so excited to fly now knowing all these tips!

The pop-up fans are adorable!! I'm prone to hotflashes and just feeling overheated often, (living in Florida doesn't help!) so I always carry with me a handfan, to the point I might already have a small collection of them lol But as pretty as they are they take a lot of space and are very delicate and constantly break 😢 The lil pop-up fans look like they will be a great solution. Thank you for your awesome videos!

Reusable tote bag- Chico bags are my fav- when traveling with our preteens. We use a backpack or small roller to get through airport.. but before we get to plane.. each kiddo is given a tote to put IPad, headphones , book and snack!! Then bigger bags never leave overhead .. best part the Chico bags can be wiped down post flight!

This woman is my spirit animal! I travel all the time, but these are just awesome tips!

Aaaw, such a good idea to turn the bag into a sling. I thought about bying a sling but now I dont need anymore. 😉 Thank you for your tipps.

Great ideas 👍🏼 I can’t wait to see your version for long haul flights.

Eunice, you are the master of both organization and preparation! I need some of the items on your list! I usually put my in-flight items in my personal item, and have not been happy with that. I often forget which pocket I put them in, so it's quite inefficient. I also take wired ear buds, lotion and my e-reader. Please do a long haul bag video too!

I have a lovely 3D velvet eye mask with built in speakers so I don’t have to worry about headphones or AirPods falling out while I sleep, and the flat shape of the mask means I have more room to lean on my side. The mask also has one setting for different choices of white noise. It’s amazing

Having these comfort and hygiene items make a flight more bearable. I always wear a colorful scarf that can double as a pillow or give extra warmth. A bandanna can serve as napkin, small hobo bag to carry items, a washcloth, and many other things. I always have water, music and audiobooks to entertain me.

Ok wow. I’ve traveled a ton and about to do 36 hours (Australia is so far from everything!) and this is the BEST tips I’ve seen! The only thing I’d add for long flights are eye drops, nasal gel, eye mask, ear plugs, and compression socks.

the zippy bag for the ipad is such a smart idea🤯 my ipad mini fits into my fanny pack so i should definitely include a zippy bag for mine the next time i'm in a plane!

I didn't think anyone else like me was out there. I am ready for anything, anytime. Home, car and my small purse. I also love finding small gadgets that make life easier. I can be gone all day with what I squeeze in my little crossbody purse. Instead of the air sickness bags, I carry doggy poo bags

A long haul flight video would be much appreciated. I always get useful tidbits from your (and others) videos but the winner was in this episode. My son talked me into getting the AirPod Pros but I have been a little nervous of losing them. I was thrilled to see you share the magnetic thingy to keep them from getting too far away. Thank you Eunice! 👍❤️

This was SO helpful, about to do a 16 hour flight with three kids under 6 and trying to streamline my stuff as much as possible 😅

Love your idea to use it as a footrest. Multi purpose items are the best for travel.

I pack many of the items that you pack, as well as a tiny little vial of motion sickness drops that I can dab behind my ears, plus a rechargeable handheld fan. I’m cursed with occasional motion sickness and these are great comfort items.

I really enjoyed this video, and look forward to watching some of your other content! There's something very satisfying about having everything you need; nothing you don't; and keeping it simple & light.

Wow its been a while since I've come across new tips! The hooks, the mini tool card,, the pop-up fan😮! Wonderful!

I bought the clip you recommended but I got the medium size one and it really comes in handy. I used it in airports, restaurants, even at home. Don’t want to leave things touching the floor. Stronger than it looks and feels. Great rec!

Great vlog Eunice and yes to the long haul list~ I have a denim jacket from Chicos that covers my rear & has multiple interior/exterior pockets. Then I have the Tilley hat with storage (took that to Peru) and a scarf that hides & holds all the things with multiple hidden pockets. My daughter gave me her GAP denim jacket about 20 yrs ago & I just re gifted that back to her & the grand daughters at Christmas, so I needed the new denim. My items are similar, but I always have travel toothbrush & toothpaste, meds for migraines, Cottonelle wipes and for some odd reason my small tape measure. I added the caribaner that you suggested. What great uses for the air sickness bags ! My kids collected those thru the years from all the international airlines and we would store photos in them after our trips. Also they would get autographs on them if we ever ran into famous folks. (being that ATL was our home base, that happened frequently ) I loved the sparkle in your eyes when you talked about the luminary 😉 SONshine !

I have a roll of "doggy relief" bags (poop and scoop type) and we use 1 of those as our inflight garbage bag. I am usually traveling as a family so we generate a fair bit of debris even on short flights. They are inexpensive and super light weight/small.

It is actually pretty trendy to wear a fanny pack like a sling bag or mini purse now .. yours is pretty cute!

I watch a LOT of videos like this and yet, somehow, you came up with several new ideas I hadn't seen before. I am very excited to see they make a dongle for airpods! I always bring ziploc bags and/or doggy bags for trash (just recently I found some that have a sticky stripe on them so you can attach them to your tray table), but I never thought to use a ziploc to protect my items in the seat-front pocket. Such a simple idea but so smart, esp. for kids to use to keep things together if nothing else. When my daughter was younger, she left a couple important items in a plane pocket in Europe which we had no chance of retrieving. This was even after she had checked that pocket before disembarking. One thing for traveling in general, not so much for the personal item bag, is for those people who do need to wear a belt, there is a brand called "Invisibelt" that has a couple versions (one is clear plastic, the other is black with a stretchy elastic). Neither have any metal so they don't need to be removed going through security. I have a long scarf that has big open pockets on each end. I wear it on the plane to hold my phone, tissues, ear buds, etc. so I don't have to put everything on my lap in order to close the tray table to access my bag at my feet, etc. It keeps things safe and off the floor if I fall asleep as well. I use a carabiner to attach my sneakers or boots to my in-flight bag under my seat then switch to FitKicks barefoot-type shoes on the plane. They have a small sole so you are still wearing shoes, but they fold up flat. Another handy item is the TURTL neck "pillow". Folds up flat as well and is very comfortable as it props up your head while you are sleeping. No more of those jerky movements that scare you awake. :) Thanks so much for all of your great ideas!

The ziploc is a good idea! But I'll probably use a trusty ole plastic grocery bag. I always bring some with me on trips anyway. I use them for dirty clothes, packing shoes, all sorts of things... I've also noticed that whitening gum does make my teeth feel a bit cleaner (not as good as brushing, but better than nothing!). I bring gum anyway because of my ears. So it serves three purposes... cleaner teeth, better breath, and equalizing the pressure in my ears!

This is the first of your videos that I've seen and I thought it was great! (Sick bag as a mini bin was particularly clever!) I would love to see a long haul version please! I'm in Australia so going anywhere international is a long haul for us (3 hrs to New Zealand, 8 hrs to Singapore, 14 hrs to LA)

Love the gallon storage bag trick. Will certainly use it. Great video.

Proud fanny pack wearer here. I carry range shooting earmuffs for sound protection. Mainly because people who chew gum can't do it with their mouth closed or without popping/cracking. It's also great for blocking out conversations around you. It does help with the reduction of airplane hum. They fit over my iPhone earbuds (corded) and I can hear the inflight entertainment so much better. My fidget craft for flying is cross stitch as it is extremely portable. I can make very tiny kits that can fit anywhere. I use nail clippers to cut the thread. As for using the fanny pack as a foot sling is a brilliant idea that I may have to try! Typically, I pack an underseat bag that I don't mind puting my feet on to alleviate some of that pressure.

I bring nearly everything you do, but I also bring earplugs, little notebook with pen, tiny perfume or body spray, nail file, band aid,tiny hand lotion, reading glasses, a cushion to sit on and a neck cushion.

Lol love it! I’m never ashamed to use a fanny bag. If it gets me to bring what I need I’m in. Everything usually returns back in style. ❤

Yes to the long haul flight, esp an overnight flight. And thank you for the blue tooth transmitter. My husband wears hearing aides and he loves to watch movies on the flight. One should connect to his aides and make life much easier for him. I’m excited to surprise him with one when we make our upcoming trip to Egypt.

I got the pop-up van for me and my mom and she is in love with it

I love my fanny pak(s)! Some great ideas here!

I always keep my sea bands and crystallized ginger with me, plus some Gin-Gins. I get motion sick easily and these help every time.

You dear lady are GENIUS!!! I LOVE both your fanny pack and vest hacks! I use to put everything in an oversized purse which was a huge hassle in itself. IF I ever fly again, I'll be sure to have on hand one or both of your solutions from this tutorial! I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see another video on packing for longer flights. I will also share your video with family who travels.. I have liked and subscribed to your channel....Thanks again I'll be exploring the rest of your video's in the next week or two when I have mores free time!!

I always have to have eye drops and hand lotion on a plane also! I bring the free sample size lotions from the dermatologists office on my way"on the plane bag" - they are about 4 doses is all, but that's enough for a 12 hour flight. And of course eye drops are tiny too. Love that fanny pack. But I am also one of those "no way will I wear that." So I have a small cross body bag. It doubles as my "shore excursion purse" I can get my cell phone, tissues, lotion, eye drops; passport; thin RFID credit card holder; emergency inhaler; and God only knows what all. LOL Love your multi tool and the ear bud loop thingys. Glad I watched this! Thanks!!

What a great idea ! The foot sling from a waist pack ! I was about to buy one ( sling )

Eunice, you are simply amazing! I love your videos and they are so helpful for everyday life too! So glad your hubby is doing much better. 🙏🏼 Thanks for how much you help us!!

Yes, very interested in your long-haul list. Thank you so much for your information packed videos, just love your communication style and content! Keep up the great work!

Thanks for the carabiner hack for hanging stuff off of the tray table!

I have a similar ack that is see through. I’ve carried it for at least 10 years. I call it my McGuyver kit.

Long haul bag please…love your videos; keep them coming!

You are such a doll and have such great ideas. I found my own little travel bento box today. 😁 I'm a proud wearer of a bum bag in basic black. It disappears against my dark gray travel pants so no one can really see it. It carries all my flight essentials as well as things I like to have by my hotel or Airbnb bed such as ear plugs and an eye mask.

I admire your organization. 😄✈

I carry menthol cough drops in case I feel congested. Any congestion at all can make the pressure change really uncomfortable and menthol really clears things out, better than regular gum or mints.

Long-haul list yes. Last time I flew, I used the front slim compartment of my laptop backpack. A pain to retrieve stuff, so can't wait to try out these tips! I might move hand lotion from my liquids bag and add an eye mask. I used to carry the accordion fans, but I think your fabric round one would take less space.

Long haul bag please ☺️ You always have such great ideas and finds and I love it 👍

Yes please audio for longer trips Thank you

Thank you! I'm heading to Italy and would like to see a long haul bag video!

Long haul flight please, Love love love your video’s, so many ideas I’ve needed, keep them coming I just found you & have only seen a few video’s but going to binge watch, please keep them coming, love the way you think & solve unique situations, for personal use. VERY GRATEFUL!

The only thing I can really add is shoe covers!!! Nobody has mentioned them that I have seen, and they are so handy. Simply keep a pair or two in a zip lock bag. Use them when going into the water closet on the flight, or on iffy hotel room floors. They take up no space, like and extra pair of slippers do. I use them at home too. I keep a pair by the door, so I don't have to remove muddy shoes when running into the house for something while gardening.

Lol the zipper bag, bless your heart 😂❤

WOW! Keep up the good work!

I always have my Trtl brand travel pillow. It looks like a fleece coveted neck brace, but it is incredibly comfortable and lightweight. I also always have to have a travel blanket or two because I get cold easily. I like the Travelrest 4-in-1 Premier Travel Blanket because it has an opening for my head so it stays on my shoulders, folds up into a small pillow and has a zippered pocket to store items while I nap. I forgot to add...I also carry an inexpensive pair of gloves. I can't sleep if my hands are cold. I have several travel jackets and vests with 20+ pockets. Mine were knockoffs of the Bau Bax jackets/vests at half the price but unfortunately the company is no longer in business.

Love to see long haul bag. Thanks

Can't find that vest anywhere! ugh, that is a perfect! So many great suggestions. Thank you!

I love the barf bag idea. ❤❤

Long haul bag please! Great tips here, will definitely be including on my next flight. ❤

Thank you for all these great tips, I’m a flight attendant and still never thought of many of these items……I don’t get to be a passenger much but I love to give my passengers good ideas. One being BRING FOOD …. So many times no food available on the flight and the Airport restaurants are closed. I feel so bad for those passengers that are hungry.

My daughter found the niftiest little light fan combo on Amazon. She sent me one & there's hardly a day, or night I don't use it. It's USB chargable & lasts a long time She's been sitting on a flight for hours waiting for it to take off & of course, they turn the air off & dim the lights. I use mine if I have to take the pup out at night or a nighttime bathroom trip. The flashlight is brighter than the light on your phone. It folds up & the fan is 2 speed. Best little gift she ever gave me.

Love the one gallon bag tip for laptop in the seat pocket!

Hello there; love the idea of clipping this onto the tray table and ALL of the little necessities that fit in a hideaway pack❣️I need one of those 3 cable charger cords! Also, you look very pretty today 😊

Love the zip loc bag idea Eunice! Now don't laugh but the one thing that I like to carry along is a little vic's inhaler stick...It relaxes me and clears my sinuses and hey let's face it ...sometimes there are funcky smells around... it comes to the rescue...hehehe...

I’m glad those little belt bags are in style. They are the best for flying, you can keep all the things you need right on your person - mints, tissues, EarPods, cough drops, hand sanitizer, moisturizer, refit card for in flight purchases, your passport, phone.

Long haul bag please. Great video. The one I’m looking for esp I have an upcoming flight. My first flight internationally 😅