Traveling

The Ultimate Airplane Travel Tips Guide

Written by Scott Brand

5 min. Read

A Mom and 2 Kids Sitting on a Plane Before Take Off

Airplane Travel Tips

Traveling can be an exciting but stressful experience. In order to enjoy your time away, you'll need to prepare by packing essentials for your journey.

Below, we're sharing a list of airport travel tips to be prepared before you embark on your trip. From packing prep for security to long flight tips, we'll help get you prepared to make your next flight as relevantly stress-free as possible.

How to Prepare for Your Flight

One of the easiest airport travel tips you'll hear about is to prepare in advance. Preparation is key when it comes to making sure you have everything you need for your trip. Pack these essentials to make your next trip a breeze:

Pack Travel Toilet Paper and Travel Size Toilet Paper Essentials

Having a stash of toilet paper when traveling is helpful in more ways than one. There's nothing worse than needing to use the bathroom in an airport or plane only to realize that they're out of toilet paper. This is why having your own travel toilet paper is essential.

Carrying some of your own travel toilet paper, like the Scott^® Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper in a reusable plastic bag, to help you manage bathroom emergencies.

Pack for Airport Security and Convenience

Let's be real: occasionally we all wish we didn't have to deal with airport security, but packing smartly can help make your journey through those necessary gates easier.

To make sure you pack correctly, you'll want to assess your luggage situation and length of travel. This will help you to determine if you should take a carry-on bag and/or check your luggage.

Depending on which you're taking, make sure you follow the rules for the volumes and sizes of your personal care products. You can easily find this information online for most airlines.

When you're packing, keep your important documents like your passport and boarding pass together -- along with your laptop and/or other devices - in an easy-to-grab section. This can make moving through security speedy and efficient.

Must-Have Travel Accessories for Comfort and Hygiene

The next part to navigate is your comfort and hygiene once you're in the air. Depending on the airline you've booked with and your seating choice, they can be challenging.

With economy classes notorious for their minimal leg room, packing and prepping well are key to avoiding feeling achy and icky after hours of sitting.

Before you pack these essentials, make sure to check if the airline you're flying with provides you with any of these items. If not, make your time more comfortable by packing the following:

- Your favorite book or magazine
- Travel toothbrush and toothpaste
- Neck pillow
- Eye mask
- Noise-cancelling earphones or earplugs
- Comfortable, loose clothing
- An extra change of clothing and underwear
- A little travel bag with skincare minis
- Scott^® On-the-Go™ Pop-Up!^® Cloths - Pack these soft yet absorbent clothes for cleaning your hands and face during your plane ride.

In-Flight Comfort and Wellness Tips

Feeling stiff after sitting in your seat for hours? These airplane travel tips will help you make the hours less uncomfortable.

Choose the Best Seat for Yourself and Your Family

The first step to a more comfortable flight is choosing the right seat. It can be tempting to choose the window seat; who would want to miss those beautiful views, right? As tempting as it is, the window seat might not be your best option.

An aisle seat might be the better choice. Sitting by the aisle means you'll have an easier time going to the bathroom without having to deal with the anxiety of asking your neighbor to move.

If you're traveling with kids and/or your family, make sure they have their own essentials, too! This can include books, an iPad, an activity, and snacks.

Take a Nap to Get Rest

If you're on a medium-to-long flight, now is a great time to get some sleep. Getting rest will help make the rest of your journey easier. Make sure to travel with your neck pillow and blanket for comfort.

Move and Stretch During Your Flight

Another great benefit of the aisle seat: you can freely move around. As much as binging on your favorite series and movies for hours can be fun, after hours in one position, you're probably going to feel stiff.

However, no matter which seat you pick, moving your body during your flight (and layover) will help you avoid the stiffness and discomfort that come with sitting for hours on end.

Choosing the Right Travel Toilet Paper with Scott^®

Keep your own travel toilet paper without the fear of clogging up your plane toilet.

With the Scott^® Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper, you'll always be covered for bathroom visits and spills without worrying about clogging up the toilet.

Designed to prevent clogs, it's septic safe and dissolves 10x faster than leading 1 ply premium toilet paper. Giving you a stress-free bathroom experience.