Our Top Long Haul Flight Essentials

Anyone that’s travelled to Australia is aware of the long-ass flight, but it’s worth it, right? If you’re travelling out of Australia and want to be properly prepared, pack your hand luggage with these long haul flight essentials and you’ll find it much easier!

FESS Frequent Flyer Saline Nasal Spray

Keep your nasal passage and sinuses clear with this saline solution. A spray with added moisturisers, Australian tee tree oil and xylitol, it can help relieve congestion and wash away bacteria that can build up from low humidity, dry environments and air-conditioning that you may experience on a plane.
$12.95 available from www.fess.com.au

Frequent Flyer Health Boost Effervescent Tablets

When your immune system needs some extra support, the ingredients in the Frequent Flyer Health Boost can help. Vitamin C, Zinc and Echinacea can boost your body’s defence mechanism while travelling, so there’s less chance of you catching anything nasty from those around you. With 15 tablets per tube, it should also last you quite a few flights.
$10.95 available from www.frequentflyerboost.com.au

Hydralyte Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets

God forbid you should experience vomiting, diarrhoea or heavy sweating during your flight, these tablets can replace the necessary water and electrolytes you may have lost. Available in orange, apple blackcurrant and lemon lime flavours, they’re popular with travellers, exercise bunnies and anyone that’s had a bit too much to drink the night before! With 20 tablets per tube, pop them in your hand luggage or first aid kit and take them with a glass of water when you need to rehydrate.
$14.99 available from www.hydralyte.com.au