19 smart travel essentials flight attendants always pack, from space-saving skincare capsules to a hotel door lock for safety
We spoke with four flight attendants who shared their travel essentials, which include a door lock, packing cubes, a foldable mug, and more.
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- The best travel products can make all the difference when it comes to having a comfortable trip.
- We spoke with four flight attendants who shared their travel must-haves.
- Their travel essentials include a foldable mug, a travel adapter, packing cubes, and more.
As many of us get back to traveling in a post-vaccine world, having the right lineup of reliable travel products is a must for ensuring safe and comfortable trips.
And who better to turn to for the best travel essentials than flight attendants? After all, they've made a career out of being frequent flyers. We spoke with four flight attendants from Delta, Jet Blue, Etihad, and United airlines about their favorite travel products, as well as the tips and tricks they use to travel as efficiently as possible.
Their top travel products include everything from a portable humidifier and a mini oven to a hotel door lock and a foldable mug. Whether you're planning on flying, taking the train, or going on a road trip, these 19 products will help you stay organized and energized throughout your trip.
Here are the top travel essentials, according to flight attendants:
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Lori Thompson, a flight attendant with Delta, ensures she's always prepared for a trip with items including a portable humidifier, a handy tech organizer, and a packable blanket, among others.
Lori's travel essentials:
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Follow JetBlue flight attendant Briana Taylor's lead and save money by skipping overpriced airport and hotel food. Instead, pack a portable oven. She also makes sure she's always safe by bringing a hotel lock. Read on for more of her travel favorites.
Briana's travel essentials:
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While working as a flight attendant with Etihad Airlines, SZEP Barbara makes sure to protect her skin while in the air with a travel-size SPF moisturizer and stays prepared for any city she lands in by always traveling with a universal adapter.
SZEP Barbara's travel essentials:
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United Airlines flight attendant Jenessa Andrea saves on space by using small dissolvable skincare capsules that replace large containers, and a mug that can be folded down when not in use. See more of her smart travel must-haves below.