In flight travel essentials!

[Deleted member 36123]

^ I totally agree with you on that one!

 

[barbiegoesbad]

I'm flying out to see my boyfriend in 5 days, it will be a 10 hour flight! I was shocked to find out about this, because my skin gets so dry on the plane. And I don't like the plane food either.. but they do allow certain cosmetics, as long as they're not fluid/creme like. So a lipBALM you can take with you, so tomorrow I am going to look for something like a moisturizingstick? And otherwise, worst case, I will just use a good lipbalm on dry spots like my hands and face.. I will wash it off and apply a real moisturizer on the airport

 

[Deleted member 36123]

^ Yeah that's a good idea. Let us know if you find anything!

 

[Jetsetgirl]

Are you really allowed to take lipbalm with you? Must it come in form of a stick? I'll fly to Scottland on Sunday and really need my lipbalm...but of course, safety is much more important than lipbalm etc.!!!

 

[tealady]

From what I've read, lipbalm is not permitted. Ones does the one best can before packing it all away in one's suitcase and one hopes for the best.

Think of it as your patriotic duty.

 

[pink.nails]

So what is not allowed on planes (as far as liquids go)???

Argh I am going to Milan in two weeks (thats great) but its a 22 hour flight. Has anyone ever travelled emirates?

 

[barbiegoesbad]

Are you really allowed to take lipbalm with you? Must it come in form of a stick? I'll fly to Scottland on Sunday and really need my lipbalm...but of course, safety is much more important than lipbalm etc.!!!

From the TSA goverment website: "You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol."

So yes, I'm bringing my lipbalm! Unfortunatly no luck in finding a moisturizing stick. I just bought a simple lipbalm with vitamins in it, to put it on my face as well!

 

[faust]

This!!!

http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=13517

 

[impossibleprincess]

-your own pillow (in flight ones are too small and not thick enough)
-lots of water (but they should give you a bottle)
-cashmere jumper (when they're blasting out the air con and the seatbelt sign is on so you can't turn it off)
-moisturiser
-face wash (i wear make up at the airport, but not on the flight, and flying and make up = awful complexion on landing, so I always take it off as soon as I get in the cabin)
-cashmere shawl if they're giving out those horrible, scratchy blankets that they give out even in first class. I recommend Jet airways-proper thick duvets!

 

[impossibleprincess]

So what is not allowed on planes (as far as liquids go)???

Argh I am going to Milan in two weeks (thats great) but its a 22 hour flight. Has anyone ever travelled emirates?

yea....I go Emirates all the time. It's a great airline.

so that face wash may be a problem with the new rules.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

Great thread! I am flying to LA soon and because I normally travel within Europe, N Africa, Eastern Seaboard US and Western Asia, this is probably the farthest from home I'll have ever been. And flights dont have the novelty they did when you were little. Couple that with my increasing fear of air travel (aren't you meant to get less scared of stuff as you grow up?) and it'll probably not be my favourite journey ever.

So to clarify -no liquids, cosmetics, toiletries unless they are in your checked in luggage? And if you buy it at the airport it still isn't allowed?

Are ipods allowed on the plane? This is important because I dont want my spanking new pod confiscated, only to return to me (from the invariably knuckle handed airport staff) dented or scratched. If I need to check it in, I will.

Gosh I dont even know if this is worth it. Although I have never seen the Pacific before so hopefully it will be. I would rather have them make me go onboard empty handed provided it was safe.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

Think of it as your patriotic duty.

Wow that really didn't help Id rather think of it as a safety measure worth adhering to for people's safety. Patriotism comes into it and I'll be smuggling my creme de la mer on board.

 

[SiennaInLondon]

so that face wash may be a problem with the new rules.

Ok so you wear makeup and you suvive the flight but you get off looking rancid.

You dont wear makeup, and you get seated next to some hottie.

What is a girl to do?

 

[impossibleprincess]

i don't agree with all the suggestions, but may be helpful to some:

www.telegraph.co.uk

How to travel light and in style
By Clare Coulson, Fashion Editor


(Filed: 16/08/2006)





The days of boarding a flight with a laptop case in one hand, a bag over your shoulder and a carrier bag full of in-flight entertainment are gone - at least for the time being.
According to new restrictions, which after some confusion were adopted at all airports yesterday, anyone travelling in the foreseeable future will have to rethink their carry-on accessories.
The regulations allow for one bag per person measuring no more than 45cm x 35cm x 16cm (18in x 14in x 6in) - around 25 per cent smaller than the wheelie cases many of us travelled with before the rule came into force.
If you want to maximise the amount you can travel with, having the right shaped bag will be more important than ever - especially if you plan to fly with only carry-on luggage. Many of the smallest wheelie cases from specialist luggage producers fall outside the size allowed. But there are alternatives - Samsonite's Pro DLX travel range includes a sleek black ruck-sack providing a much more comfortable way to carry as much as possible. Paul Smith has wheelie cases that fall within the guideline size as well as slightly smaller shoulder bags. The fashion world's obsession with oversized handbags could not be more timely - many of the large totes and shoulder bags which are in the autumn designer and high street collections are also suitable for travel.
Topshop, Matalan and River Island all have boxy leather bags that are slouchy enough to squeeze down to the prescribed size while Gap's chic cream or black canvas, leather trimmed shoulder bag (£25) is much more spacious than it looks. There are plenty of it-bags that fit the bill too. Longchamp's suede Maxi Rival bag in tan or purple (£480), Luella's satchel style 'Raquel' bag (£595), Anya Hindmarch's new solid-looking Carker bag (£525) and Mulberry's Bayswater bags all fall within the regulation size.
Flying with one bag will be particularly challenging for business travellers used to carrying a laptop case as well as a bag of personal effects. But there are plenty of companies producing accessories that can double up; specialist websites such as www.laptopstuff.co.uk and www.knomo.com have larger cases that will hold your laptop as well as other essentials. Knomo's Samara or Carmilla bags (both £149.99) have additional compartments and are slightly wider than traditional laptop cases. Timbuk2, another specialist computer bag firm, has less chic but far more spacious bags such as the Outtawhack (£99.99), which has room for a computer as well as compartments for other essentials.
Planning what you check into the hold and what you decide to carry on will also help to make the most of your baggage allowance. Only travel with absolute essentials and wear as much as possible before you board rather than trying to cram everything into a small bag - pashminas are useful as they will reduce down to a tiny size but will keep you warm on chilly flights. If you are travelling with friends plan your luggage together to avoid doubling up. Once through security checks anything bought in the departure lounge can be carried separately and are exempt from the regulations.

 

[Little Star]

Great advice everyone! This thread is really useful!

With the restrictions...are you able to take makeup (like liquid foundation) if its packed in your main luggage (not your carry on)?

 

[misssakura]

Hey guys, don't know if this helps but since you're allowed to take on solids, i'd suggest getting some unrefined shea butter. I got mine from a lady in Reading, Berkshire (UK) and transferred it into a little pot.Because its totally hard when its cold it will pass, and it can be used on the face. To use it you need to melt it in your hands or say, under your food tray XD

That's the only solution i can think of for the moment...

 

[Little Star]

^^ That's a good idea. That also makes me think of those tubs of body butter you can get. Its a thick cream...not really a liquid...and its easy for securiy to check its contents if they must really...

 

[rollagasper]

I'm surprised to hear that anything other than solids is prohibited onboard... That really sucks.

From my own experience wear comfy clothing and LAYER! I flew 13 hr one summer and didn't bring enough clothes and got a cold the next day.

Also, this may seem like a stupid question, but i can NEVER manage to fall asleep on planes (or buses/trains/cars for that matter), even though i'm exhausted. Any ideas on how to try to fall asleep? I guess sleeping pills... but.

 

[Trista]

I am EXACTLY like that because no matter what if it's not in a bed or sleeping bag I cannot fall asleep.

Anyway the regulations have been changed now to allow up to 3 ounces of makeup and toiletries in a clear Zip-loc bag. So if you need lotion (I know, cheap plug for where I work) Bath and Body Works has 2 ounce portions of their lotions, body sprays, and shower gels that can work. Also you are able to take liquids on the plane that have been purchased inside the checkpoints.

 

[laasia]

This!!!

http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=13517

lol