In Flight Bag Essentials
I love to go on holiday but as I’ve got older the shine and appeal of flying has worn off. Let’s face it, unless you are flying first class.
The plane is cramped and smelly. The food is rubbish and by the time to arrive at your destination you feel worn out and dehydrated.
To tackle all of these problems and bring back the fun in to flying. I’ve compiled my list of In flight bag essentials that you won’t bear to be without.
You’ll have a whale of a time on your flight and step of the plane feeling glamorous and refreshed.
Before you board
Have a great bag to store all your bits in. I am currently in love with my new bag from Marks and Spencer. Who doesn’t love a bit of gold on holiday.
The queuing and the procedures are a pain at the airport, so to make things go as quickly as possible have these things to hand.
If you are planning on carrying liquids, they need to be more more than a 100ml and in total no more than 1 litre. You should carry them in a clear bag so that they can be easily identified in your hand luggage. Grab a Clear Zip Lock for £4.15 and then you know your liquids won’t leak and ruin everything else in your in flight bag.
Personalise your passport and make sure you can always spot your luggage with this beautiful Passport cover £7.99 and Luggage tag £7.99 from Miss Pretty London.
Keep your travel money and cards secure and easy to hand in a beautiful Wallet £15.32
Getting some rest
Once your on the plane it’s the perfect time to get some shut eye or at least some downtime. Unwind with these in flight bag essentials for relaxation.
I always find the planes cold and I’m normally dressed for my destination. So when I’m wearing sandals I like to take them off and slip on a pair of Cashmere socks £24.99 for ultimate comfort and toasty toes. I love these ones from the Sock Shop in Cherry blossom colour. They are cosy and soft. With a loose fit which makes them perfect for your circulation on the plane. They are 100% Cashmere and make me feel so luxurious. Give your toes a bit of pampering for your flight.
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If the kids allow I love to get some shut eye. Avoiding the bobby head and a stiff neck I’ve opted for this great 
I have no trouble sleeping in the daylight given the chance. But if you can’t rest when the sun is shining, grab an Eye Mask £4.99 for forty winks.
In flight Entertainment
To buzzed to sleep, keep yourself entertained with these great additions to your bag.
I love to read on holiday, but after years of lugging paperbacks around I have relented and picked up a Kindle £229.99 for my huge stack of trashy holiday books.
Hubby on the other hand loves to relax with music. Drown out the other passengers and give your ears some comfort with theses Head phones £19.58.
I’ve long hated in flight food and now find it even harder to eat on planes, being a vegetarian coeliac. So I always take a great supply of Gluten Free Snacks £14.50
Before you arrive
Recharge your skin with a super hydrating moisturiser £53.30 to combat the drying air on the plane.
No matter how much water I drink on the plane my lips are always cracked, so I tackle them with Lip Balm £2.65.
I never used to have a problem with irritated eyes but recently I’ve suffered with sore eyes from the pollen, so I’m packing eye drops just in case.
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Don’t forget any liquids you carry have to be below 100ml and no more than 10 of them.
Whether you have kids or not, Wet wipes £4.09, are a great way to clean and freshen up after a long flight. These are gentle on your skin and full biodegradable.
My final in flight bag essential are these Personalised Flip flops £17.50. Step off the plan in comfort without having to worry about swollen feet. Plus with the personalisation, no one will dare to pinch them from the pool side.
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Pinned to my travel board! There are some great tips here and I love that mermaid pillow! I hate sleeping on flights it’s so uncomfortable…
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Pinning to my travel board! some really good hints and tips here. thanks #coolmumclub
I don’t travel much but when I do I keep pretty much the same list at hand. #ablogginggoodtime
Great idea to keep liquids in those bags: I have had several things ruined by leaking shampoo or suncream! Thanks for joining us on #stayclassymama
Nice selection of suggestions here #AdventureCalling
Some great suggestions here. It’s always good to be prepared for a journey. Thanks for joining us on #adventurecalling
Some great suggestions, I hate flying, especially when you add a bored toddler into the mix! It’s always worth it, just wish it wasn’t so tiring! Thanks for sharing #AdventureCalling
I’m planning on writing a similar post in a couple of weeks – we’re travelling with hand luggage only, so it’s going to be a challenge! Thanks for the tips x
I have a coffee machine and love the latte machiatto and have at least 2 a day!
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A face mask.
I love my handbag
My little luxury is treating myself to a pair of Hotter brand shoes when I need new ones
My sheepskin slippers!
a nice perfume
Salt and vinegar peanuts and a LUXURY hair treatment – bliss
Wine & Chocolate!
Chocolate and a good book.
Watching TV.
my little luxary is the hour of peace i get in the evening once a week
A good book and I read some of it in peace every morning before the rest of the family awakes – grounds me for the day.
my little luxury is time to myself for knitting
I love these socks, they look so comfy!
My little luxury would be a nice hot bubble bath with bath bombs and candles
My little luxury is really good cofee
A Lush bath bomb in a long, hot bath is my little luxury.
I never travel without a good quality lip balm
My little luxury is a monthly manicure
I love a good lip balm as my lips always get dry when travelling
My little luxuries are natural and chemical free beauty products. They cost a little more but you can really notice the difference in the quality and ingredients.
I have a handbag which is my item of luxury, its an original but i dont use it haha
Really good quality nail polish
what a lovely idea! We all need something to amuse us on long journeys!!
these socks sound perfect for flying
I meant to add that I always fly with no make up so I can do a mini pamper whilst on the plane, an intensive overnight balm which I put on at the start of the flight, and then I spritz and put on moisturiser, serum and lip balm before landing to feel fresh as a daisy 🙂
I indulge in a really nice face cream
Honestly my little luxury is being able to pee or shower in peace hahah
These are some awesome flight must haves, I love the neck cushion I could do with something like that for the car as well.
Gadgets, I can’t get enough of them
My luxury is my espresso machine. It froths the milk for you and makes lovely latte coffee. I have 2-3 every day; it was the best Christmas present my husband has ever bought me 🙂
my favourite luxury is good coffee
One of my favourite little luxuries is enjoying a tub of Raspberry Pavlova ice cream with dark chocolate sauce
My little luxury is salon shampoo and conditioner – I love TIGI Bedhead products.
Handmade Chocolate
My little luxury is books – I always make sure I have a few lined up to read.
My little luxury is a good quality hand cream.
My little luxury is buying expensive hair products
Shower gel and lotion from Yorkshire Soap
My little bit of luxury, is a warm bubble bath, some scented candles, a nice hot chocolate and something good to read.
My Kindle so I can read all the time & some furry boots I own which keep my feet very comfy.
My little luxury is a warm snug dressing gown 💖
My little luxury is 85% Dark Chocolate – it’s delicious and you don’t need much to get a real chocolate hit.
Chocolate
My little luxury . . . for me, nothing beats a long, hot bath with some oils, candles and a good book!
Mine is luxury comforts so materials like cashmere so when I saw this I thought excellent I must enter as I’ve worn my cashmere socks so much they now have holes in but I can not throw them away until I get a new pair!
A memory foam travel pillow!
Dark chocolate and a deep bath with lots of bubbles. Bliss!
Good coffee is my little luxury
I love a cosy jumper x
My little bit of luxury is scented candles I love them in the Lounge bedroom and bathroom when I’m having a lovely bubble bath
I treat myself to a large G&T at weekend
my little luxury is my silk pillowcase, i love it!!
My heat holders blanket as nice and soft and cosy
Beautifully ironed bed linen. It always makes me feel extra luxurious!
My heeadphones
My good Elemis moisturiser
Treating my self to a nice perfume
My little luxury is a bar of my favourite milk chocolate xx
a nice candle lit bubble bath
Aveeno products, as they are gentle for the skin, protective and nourishing :- As really effective at treating dry skin .
It has to be having a bath in the evening without the children banging on the door – it doesn’t happen very often but when it does, it feels like pure luxury lol
I don’t think I have any luxury to be honest lol Maybe getting to listen to my radio station after I’ve dropped my daughter off at schoo.
My little luxury is super soft bed sheets. There is no better feeling than getting into bed after a long day into the softest sheets!
Fabulous. Must have these. They sound awesomely comfortable
It has to be my ted baker dressing gown, it’s super soft and cosy.
My treat is a Gin and tonic just before bed some nights
Gucci Flora .. My everyday perfume
My little luxury is my Jo Malone fragrance, makes me feel uplifted
My Eve Low facial cream – makes my skin feel heavenly xxx
My Kindle
my little luxury is fancy bath oils!
Truffle oil! I love it so very much.
Love truffle cheese, godminster do an amazing one I got as a gift. Amazing on a cracker !
Books
My little luxury is my mega comfy Barbour boots which i just love. They are so soft and comfortable.
For me it’s a little bit of chocolate especially now I am dieting
My little luxury is a big bar of chocolate, eaten in pure silence. Priceless.
Mine is definitely latte and cake normally together as well lol 😀
My little luxury is my dead sea spa face wash
A love to soak in a hot bath full of bath oil x
My little luxury is my essential oil bath soak
An electric blanket.