Flight attendant reveals must-have travel items
A seasoned flight attendant has shared the three things she always packs in her carry-on luggage to make every travelling experience a breeze.
Rosalie Shaw, who has been a cabin crew member for nine years, says she has learned plenty of travel hacks throughout her career.
She says one of the things she always takes is a clear ziplock bag to carry her passport in, in case of unfortunate accidents.
“I know it seems like a lot but a damaged passport will literally ruin your holiday,” she said in a recent TikTok video.
“The bag protects it from any spills like a water bottle, the rain or in my case a really bumpy boat ride,” she said.
The next thing on Rosalie's list is a “good quality clear bag” for shampoo, conditioner and other liquids you want to take in your carry-on.
These sturdy cosmetic bags last much longer than zip lock bags and can contain mess if there is a mid-flight spill.
Rosalie puts all of her carry-on luggage in the clear bags because “it's easier to find things” on the go, and also adheres to security requirements of keeping things in a see-through bag.
The last thing she recommends is to take two or three changes of clothes in your carry-on, in case anything happens to your checked luggage and you are left with no clothes.
When choosing what spare clothes to pack, Rosalie recommends packing your favourite or most expensive items that are harder to replace.
She said, “That way if your bag does go missing, you aren't stranded for outfits.”
Rosalie always has her favourite linen dress in her handheld luggage, a cardigan, a spare pair of underwear, a bikini and a spare pair of shoes.
“One time my bag did go missing but at least I had a bag of backup outfits with me so I wasn't as stressed,” she said.
Image credits: TikTok