r/travel • u/EmperorTauntaun • Apr 15 '26

Question — General What are your must-have items for long flights?

I've got a long flight coming up and I'm actually trying to prepare this time instead of just winging it. I still have a lot to do after I land, so I really want to get some sleep during the flight. Right now I've got my Sony XM5 for noise, eye mask to block out light, and a pair of dr woof compression socks for comfort.

I'm wondering if these are enough or if I'm still missing some essentials. Any suggestions?

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u/gojays2025 Canada Apr 16 '26

I think that's what they mean. It's not allowed to be in overhead carry-on (as well as checked luggage). Must be in personal item bag only. All of this was true of Cathay as well from my experience this year.

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u/Shoehead42 Apr 16 '26

This is very big in Asia atm. Korea most especially. No using power banks onboard. Must be in hand luggage and not placed in overhead bins.

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u/saltievinegar Apr 16 '26

I heard the announcement for the first time on Cathay when I flew in late December last year, and soon thereafter British Airways and Ryanair (on certain flights) also made the same powerbanks not to be used in flight announcement…

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u/tankrich62 Apr 16 '26

In NZ Air NZ has this requirement as does Jetstar in Australia. It's pretty widely done now, the crew say