Toiletry bag

I always take a small toiletry bag with me when travelling, filled with all kinds of goodies to make the journey more pleasant.

Remember to always adhere to the LAG (liquid, Aerosols and Gels) rules for hand luggage. For more information on LAG rules look at these websites: TSA Carry on's or ACSA LAG's

Here is a list of the items I like to keep in my toiletry bag

 

Soft Earplugs	Try to find Ear Planes - they can equalise the pressure in your ears and prevent ear pain caused by changing cabin pressure.  Earplugs also help eliminate cabin noise.  Noise cancelling earphones is a better but more expensive option to eliminate cabin noise.
Inflatable Travel pillow	I prefer an u-shaped neck pillow with a flat back
Soft and thick Eye mask	Most airlines provide you with an eye mask, but I prefer using my own.
Anti bacterial wet wipes	Individually packed if you can find
Packet of tissues	Pocket size
Travel size toothbrush	Try to find one that has a cover over the bristles
Travel size toothpaste (less than 100ml)	Look for them at pharmacies, cosmetic stores or travel accessory shops.
Lip balm
Travel size hand lotion	Look for them at pharmacies, cosmetic stores or travel accessory shops.
Small mirror
Herbal sleeping tablets	To help me sleep on long haul flights. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medication
A couple of headache tablets	There is a variety of medication available to avoid motion sickness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medication
Travel sickness medication	Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medication
Two band aids
Small comb/brush combo	Look for them at pharmacies, cosmetic stores or travel accessory shops.
Chewing gum	Chewing gum or sucking on a mint can help alleviate ear pain during cabin pressure changes e.g. when descending to land
Mints	To freshen your breath

Travel size perfume

Available on some flights during in-flight shopping or at cosmetic stores.

• If you suffer from dry eyes, consider taking eye drops, as the air inside the aircraft can become very dry
• If you need to redo your make up prior to landing consider makeup removal wipes - keep the queues at the toilet in mind, there should be bathroom facilities at your arrival airport, and if possible you can freshen up while waiting for your luggage.
• For the men that needs to shave, pack in a razor and travel size shaving cream. Only safety razors are allowed - see Prohibited items.  Razors that can be opened and the razor blade removed are not allowed. Razors that have the blade set into a plastic moulding are not prohibited. Some airlines provide razors on board, find out more from your travel agent or airline.
• Be careful when opening makeup/lotion stored in a tube as the cabin pressure can cause it to spill.
• Please consider your fellow passengers before putting on perfume in a confined space, rather wait until you are at the airport.