The three things you should always pack in your hand luggage according to flight attendants

A flight attendant revealed the three things you should always pack in your carry-on luggage.

Valerie Fraser is a crew member and thanks to her many years of experience, she knows how to pack well.

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She revealed that her top three items are extra underwear, a swimsuit and leggings.

She recently told Yahoo, “I always pack extra underwear in case of delays, a bathing suit for sunny destinations, and a pair of leggings so I can run downstairs at a hotel without putting on a full outfit.

“I also make sure to pack a comfortable pair of running shoes.”

Other flight attendants have also shared their best packing tips.

In a TikTok video, Rosalie Edith explained which three items are most important to her during a flight and why she never leaves them behind.

The first item is a passport case, as damaged passports can be enough to prevent you from boarding a plane, so it’s worth doubling down.

She also recommends getting good quality clear pouches.

She said: “Obviously for airport security you need a clear bag for your liquids and gels, but it’s also so handy to keep all your other items in a clear bag when traveling or out and about.

“It just makes it so much easier to find what you need because you can literally see what’s inside them.”

And finally, she recommends packing two or three of your favorite items in your carry-on, along with a few essentials, just in case your bag gets lost.

She said: “I always have my favorite linen dress and then another outfit, a cardigan, a spare pair of underwear and then maybe a bikini depending on where I’m going and a pair of shoes.

“One time my bag went missing, but at least I had a few spare outfits with me, so I wasn’t that stressed.”

Another flight attendant said she always packs an important item in her carry-on and it has “saved her countless times.”

Her advice is to pack a Ziploc bag filled with essentials to keep you fit and healthy on your travels.

Travelers’ personal pharmacies may contain creams for sore muscles, painkillers or allergy eye drops, among countless other medicines.

The NHS website recommends that you put all medicines in your hand luggage as the main reason is that if you lose your checked luggage you can still take the necessary medicines with you.

On the other hand, another flight attendant revealed the item almost all travelers forget to pack – an umbrella.

Steven Daniel told Thrillist he often hears passengers complain that when they land somewhere where it rains, they forget.

Therefore, “he always tries to prepare by bringing items for all weather conditions.”

Meanwhile, this flight attendant revealed three things they’re not allowed to do at work.

Another member of the cabin crew swears by this £16 item.

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