Planning a well-deserved getaway trip and trying to find the
cheapest day to buy airline tickets can turn into a costly and frustrating game
of hit and miss, for even the most experienced of travellers.
There are also important factors to consider that determine
the best day of the week to buy flights. Your destination, when you plan to
travel and whether you are booking a domestic or international flight!
So is there a magic number to consider when locating the
prime booking window to buy tickets for your dream trip?
There are 3 things you need to look into:
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Domestic Flight?
Flying within the country? That’s good news in terms of how
much time you’ll have to buy tickets.
When you’re booking a domestic flight, book your tickets
between one and three months prior to your trip.
According to Travel & Leisure, Kayak compiled one year
of flight data and discovered the following:
“Six months before departure, domestic ticket prices were
about 20 percent higher than the lowest fares. They started dropping three
months out and hit a low to seven weeks before departure”
It’s important to remember that these numbers aren’t written
in stone, but rather, are to be used as a guideline on what to consider when
searching for the most affordable booking window.
Whatever you do, don’t wait until the last week because on
an average, prices shoot up by 25 percent.
When Is The Best Time To Buy International Flight Tickets?
It takes a lot more preparation to plan an international
trip, and that includes booking your tickets further in advance.
International flights don’t see the same kind of fluctuation
domestic flights do, so more often than not what you see is what you’re going
to get.
According to “CheapAir”, international flights stay fairly
flat for a few months, then start to creep up slowly, until about 90 days
before departure when the place of increase starts to accelerate.
“FareCompare” says that the cheapest days to fly
international are between five and a half months and one and a half months from
departure.
Put simply, three months out is when you want to start
thinking of booking domestic flights – whereas for booking international
flights, three months out is the last minute you want to be thinking of
booking.
Have more than 3-5 months to book tickets for international flights to ensure that you’re getting the best deal possible.
When to Book Flights to Popular Destinations & Times?
Airline ticket sales operate on complex formulas, but one
thing that remains fairly simple is the concept of supply and demand.
When there is less supply, there will be more demand.
Understandably, when there is more demand, there will be higher prices.
What that means for your travel plans is that you’ll want to
book early when traveling to popular destinations and during peak times.
Going to the beach or to Europe this summer, when everyone
else is doing the same thing? Book early!
*To ensure you get the most affordable flight deal, don’t
forget to compare flight fares from different airlines, so you can ascertain
the best airline to get the cheapest deal.
For budding travellers, holding their first passport is almost a magical thing, offering a sense of pure possibility and excitement.
You finally made the time and saved enough cash for your
first overseas trip, but you start sweating as soon as you start thinking about
sorting out your travel documents.
You’ve heard about your cousin’s 3 hour-delay at passport
control or the visa approval nightmares that circulate on social media, but its
not as bad as it seems.
Here 7 things about passports & Visas you need to know that will help you reach your dream international destination hassle-free.
1.Tripple Check-Your Visa Requirements
Unlike a sought-after USA or European passport, Indians have
less options when it comes to visa-free countries aka hassle-free travel
destinations.
Always find out about the visa requirements for Indians for
the country you’re visiting from multiple internet sources and do a third check
by just calling up the country’s embassy in India.
2.Applying To First World Countries
Flying to Europe, Australia or USA? Their visa processes are
known to be a drag, so try to do your application three months in advance, or
six weeks minimum.
Make sure you make a list of all the documents you need and
that you keep a paper trail of all your transactions and interactions with the
relevant embassy, in case they make life difficult.
3. 6 Months Validity Requirement
Most countries require your passport to have six months of
remaining validity.
As a general rule, you should always make sure your passport
will remain valid for six months beyond your planned trip. You never know if
your travel plans are going to change, and the last thing you want is to be
stuck.
To name a few Italy, Vietnam, Turkey & Thailand require
you to meet this criteria.
4.Blank Pages
A handful of countries require at least one or two fully
blank visa pages for valid entry. This requirement could be for either an entry
stamp or a visa.
Countries that require a passport to have a blank page in
order to be stamped include Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Italy, Sweden, Singapore, and Iceland along with several
others require at least two blank pages for an entry stamp.
5.Dont Throw Away Old Passports
Hold on to your old passport, even if you’ve never used it.
Some countries want to see where you’ve been and in an age
where countries are zooming in on where people have travelled before it’s
better to have it than not.
It can also be used as a backup to prove your identity in
case something happens to your new one.
Just make sure you don’t give the expired one to the
passport control officer!
6.Make Certified Copies Of Your Passport
Before heading off on your Instagram-happy holiday, make a
few scans of your newly-minted passport and go over to your local police
station, post office or a gazetted officer to get them certified.
Leave one with a close relative or friend in case you need their help back home. Also, keep a copy of the scan on your phone.
This will help you in case there is a natural calamity or
you use your original passport at your destination.
You can never be too prepared!
7. Hire A Professional If You’re Struggling
Hiring a third party to help out with visa applications might seem like a waste of money when you can do it yourself, but if you have a short notice period or travelling in a large group, the hassle saved is worth the price.
They know all the loopholes to getting it processed faster and
will follow up on your behalf saving you time.
There are lots of companies you can approach, but always
check online reviews and ask the social media universe for advice.
If you fly regularly, you must have had this question as to
check-in your bag or carry it with you.
Fees, the risk of lost or damaged luggage and waiting time
aside, deciding whether to check your bags or carry on boils down to your top
priority when traveling. Is it comfort, time or money?
Whichever factor tips the scales will let you know how
you’ll be traveling for your next trip.
But before we get into this debate lets see what exactly do
the terms “Check-in Luggage” & “Carry-on Luggage” mean.
What Exactly Are “Carry-on” & “Check-in” Bags?
A carry-on bag is the type of luggage travellers are allowed
to take into an airplane. On the other hand, checked baggage is transported in
the cargo area of the airplane.
Airplanes are designed with luggage compartment spaces to
store carry-on luggage. The storage space is situated in overhead lockers or
under seating.
Depending on which airline or country you fly from, carry-on bags are also labelled as hand baggage or cabin luggage.
Here’s a list of essential items you can pack in your Carry-On Luggage:
Important travel documents (E.g. Passport)
Money
Items of monetary value (E.g. jewelry)
Daily medications
Electronics
Toiletries (E.g. toothbrush and toothpaste)
There is no standardized ‘one-fits-all’ rule when it comes to carry-on luggage weight and size. Rather, individual airlines are entitled to change carry-on bag size requirements. Examples of factors that determine how big your carry-on luggage can be include booking class and the model of aircraft.
The Checked Baggage Vs Carry On Debate
Travel experts are of the strong belief that traveling with
carry-on luggage makes travel easier because “there’s no way the airline can
lose your luggage if you haven’t checked anything”.
Famous travel writer, Ali Garland is opposed to checked in
luggage because she dislikes getting, “weighed down by heavy bags” and would
rather avoid having to “deal with expensive checked bag fees.”
But, as the saying goes “there are always to sides of a coin”!
Many people believe that checking in your luggage is easier.
They are prepared to pay checked bag fees to forego the nightmare of trying to
cram all their travel necessities in a small carry-on bag.
Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Choose
When it comes to choosing whether to check your bags or
carry on, don’t feel like you have to come up with a perfect answer for all of
your travels. Instead, just decide what makes the most sense for your next
trip.
Do you need extra room for souvenirs? Are you
willing to ship them or do you want to have them on you on your way back?
Are you able to pack light for this trip? Or are
the activities varied enough that you need more?
Do you like to have more with you when you
travel? Or does the idea of carrying less make you feel freer?
Are you okay with carrying all of your bags on
the plane versus dropping them off at check-in?
Is It Better To Check Your Bags Or Carry On—Yes or No?
In a nutshell, it depends!
However, here’s what we suggest you should do the next time
you fly:
If you really want to save money, then you
should carry on your bags. (Just make sure you check your airline’s policy to
ensure they don’t charge a fee for this.)
If you really want to save time, then you should
pay for priority boarding and carry on your bags.
If you really want to maximize comfort, then you
should check your bags but make sure your carry on has all the conveniences you
want for the flight.
The best thing you can do on your flight is to get yourself
into the correct mindset for your trip whether you’re travelling for work or relax.
Who says you need Wi-Fi to beat boredom mid-flight? Here are
a few interesting and creative activities to try.
1.Play Games
No Wi-Fi? No problem!
Seasoned travellers like enjoy playing games that can be
accessed offline and have zero ads on your phone or tablet.
You can also do this the old fashioned way and play games
like Ludo or chess if you’re travelling with someone or just test your skills
with crosswords or puzzles.
2.Creative Writing
When traveling on a journey long enough to serve flight
meals, the secret is to see the glass half full as opposed to half empty.
The silence and lack of distractions make long distance
flights the perfect time to get creative and write.
You don’t need to be a journalist by trade to put pen to
paper. Here are some content ideas to get your juices flowing:
Think you’ve got what it takes to write a short
film or book? Then pick up a pen and make magic happen.
If you find it difficult to find the time to
write your diary, a flight overseas should give you ample time.
3.Learn A Language
Before your trip, download a language app like Babbel and
Duolingo.
Take advantage of the time you’ll have on the airplane and learn the need-to-know phrases of the country you’re visiting.
4.Pre-Load Your Content
Even if you have a Wi-Fi connection on your flight, it might
not always be reliable or fast enough to stream movies, TV shows and music.
Long-distance travellers should pre-load their content of choice on their phone or tablet before boarding an airplane.
You can pre load a TV series, movies, blogs or books, but
make sure you have plenty of it.
5.Keep Your Hands Busy
To keep your mind occupied for 8 hours, you can take up
activities like knitting which you’re your hands busy.
If you’re not into that you can let your inner social media enthusiast
come out, especially if you’re sitting on a window seat.
Take advantage of the view. Use your smartphone to capture
different views of the sky. As the plane will be in motion, getting the money
shot may take some time. But on an international trip, time is all you have.
Another thing you can do it organize your work on your
laptop. It should keep you busy for a while.
6.It’s Good To Talk
Engaging in deep conversations with strangers can be a
fascinating experience.
You can talk to the flight attendant and get some travel
tips for the destination you’re going to.
You can talk to your seatmates, however When deciding to get
chummy with your seat neighbour, we advise you to tread lightly. Be sure to
take note of your seatmate’s tone of voice and body language as you attempt to
talk since not everyone is very friendly.
7.Stretch It Out
When traveling on a long-haul flight, sitting in a small
airplane seat can cause tension to build in your muscles. Plus, it can also
cause your blood to clot.
Yoga relieves stress and tense muscles which is why many flyers turn to this form of exercise on a plane. However, doing yoga on the airplane can be challenging as you don’t want to encroach on your neighbour’s space.
You can do simple Yoga Stretches that will help with your body’s blood circulation and keep you energized during the flight.
Our list of travel tips are not exhaustive and we would love
to know what tried and tested tips you have to survive boredom on long-haul
flights.
Lots of people think of themselves as highly experienced air
travellers.
But it’s a difficult thing to measure objectively. What
makes an experienced air traveller? Time spent abroad? Number of countries
visited? Air miles? Buffet breakfasts consumed at the airport lounge?
The answer is that it’s all of these things – and more – but
for today’s post, we’re going to focus on the useful tactics, routines and
habits that you can use yourself.
1.They Have A Favourite Airline
Regular business travellers & frequent flyers know how
to play the game.
They pick their favourite airline, sign up for an airline’s
frequent flyer program and always book with that airline if possible, even if
it’s not always the cheapest fare.
They commit to getting premier status and make the most of
their significant perks.
They also use credit cards which offer rewards with that particular
airline. Many of these cards provide airport lounge access, free checked bags,
and other convenient features.
2.They Never Check-in At The Airport
Only rookies do this and there’s no upside to it, which is
why they always check-in online.
You should check in and claim your seat online as soon as it
becomes available. This also protects you from getting bumped on an overbooked
flight.
3.They Always Pack Smartly
Frequent flyers always pack what is necessary for their
journey. They prepare a checklist of the things they would need for their trip
and make sure they pack only the essentials.
Also, they never keep their essential items in their
check-in bags.
Keys, Money, Jewellery, Electronics, Medication, you only
need to lose a checked bag once to learn this the hard way. If you can’t go a
day without it, or if it’s a sentimental item and irreplaceable, make sure it
doesn’t get checked-in.
4.They Breeze Through Security
You don’t see experienced air travellers struggling with
belts, coins and keys when they go through security.
Instead, they put all their fiddly belongings, including
cell phones, wallets and jewellery inside a carry-on bag, purse or jacket until
they’ve passed through security.
5.They Board The Airplane As Soon As They Can
If you leave board to the last minute on a busy fight, there
might not be room for your bag in the overhead luggage cabin.
This means your bag’s going to sit at your feet for the
duration of the flight. Why take that chance?
Also experienced flyers always choose the aisle seat. You
don’t have to hop over anyone to use the restroom and you can stretch out your
legs in the aisle to get a good sleep.
6.They Travel With Lifesaver Items
What are lifesaver items?
A water bottle, a snack bar, sleep mask and earplugs, a
universal adapter, battery pack and compression socks for flights longer than
five hours.
If you’re flying long-haul, hydration is very important. Between
30-64% air humidity is what’s recommended for comfort, but airplanes can be
beneath 10%.
This can cause natural moisture in your skin and body to evaporates.
7.They Know How To Get Rid Of Jet-Lag
This is a biggie because jet lag is a productivity killer.
Some people swear by not eating on the plane and then
adjusting to a new time zone by feasting at the next mealtime once they land.
Others go for a jog immediately after they land and reach
their airport hotel, but most are too tired to this after a long flight.
And then there’s the folks for whom a stiff drink and some
chewable melatonin hits the reset button.
The key is to find out what works for you!
*Experienced Travellers also use travel management apps like AirWhizz. From Real-Time Flight updates to airline & airport, we help you plan your trip on the move.
Travelling frequently by air can get expensive, but most flyers
will agree to the fact that air travel is still the fastest and convenient way
of reaching your destination.
But how do you get around those expensive flight tickets and
keep your travel within your budget?
Well, the answer to this question is “Frequent Flyer Programs”!
Signing up to a frequent flyer programme is one of the most important steps to spending a lot less on travelling by air and ensuring a much better flight & airline experience.
It’s such an unbelievably simple way of saving money on
flying, yet many of us don’t use it at all.
But that’s why we’re here!
To help you save whenever you fly, let us give you brief understanding of what exactly is a frequent flyer program and how does it work.
What Is A Frequent Flyer Program?
A Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) is a promotional offer given by an airline to win the loyalty of its guests by offering certain rewards to them.
The programme involves the guest accumulating frequent flyer
miles or airline miles by travelling with the airline.
These miles can then be used to make the most of rewards
offered by the airline such as free flights, seat upgrades, priority check-ins
and lounge access. These rewards apply to both domestic and international flights.
History Of Frequent Flyer Programs
When the concept of FFP started, airlines gave frequent
flyer miles or points to the guest for the number of miles or distance they flew with them. Basically, the
points given were roughly the same as the miles a customer flew.
However, overtime this concept changed.
In recent times, while the distance travelled doesn’t earn
you as much points as it used to, travel miles can now be earned in a lot more
ways than just flying.
Things like booking a ticket on the airline’s website,
subscribing to their magazines and booking through a partner airline credit
card can earn you frequent flyer miles.
What Are The Benefits Of Frequent Flyer Miles
1.Elite Membership
As you accumulate more points, the airline tends to upgrade
you to a platinum or a gold memberships.
Every airline has its stipulated amount of miles to be
accumulated before you can be invited to an elite member program.
The elite membership in FFP’s give you some eye catching
perks like lounge access, priority check-in & boarding, occasional free
ticket upgrade, priority baggage handling and more.
2.Seat Upgrades
You can use you airline miles to upgrade your seat from
economy class to premium class or premium class to business class depending on
what is available with the airline.
3.Trade Miles For Experiences
Some International airlines allow you to exchange earned
miles for vacations, festivals, sporting events, and more.
Tickets to a football game, a seven-day cruise , 5 star
hotel stay and tickets to an arts & music festival are just some of the
packages you can exchange for your airline miles.
4. Travel With Partner Airlines
Frequent flyer miles can come in handy when you’re flying
with a partner airline or if your airline is part of an alliance.
For instance, Air India is part of the Star Alliance which
has International carriers such as Lufthansa, United Airlines & Singapore
Airlines.
You can use your Air India miles to redeem rewards if you’re
flying with its star alliance partner airlines.
Registering For A Frequent Flyer Program
There are 2 ways in which you can register for a Frequent
Flyer Program:
Airline Program
Registering for a FFP is very easy. You just have to go to
your airline’s website and create an account with them. Once you sign up , you
will get a frequent flyer number and they will also send you a frequent flyer
card.
Airline Credit Card
Airlines partner with banks to help each other benefit from their customers, so check if your credit card bank has a tie-up with an airline
If you want to stack up your flyers miles, then use your credit card wherever you can. Put away the cash and debit card. Use mileage-accruing credit cards for everything from bills to everyday items like shampoo.
For instance, Axis bank credit card holders can be a part of the “Axis Vistara Infinite” FFP. This progra gives up to 4 Vistara Business Class vouchers (1+3) based on your credit card expenditure.
Using Frequent Flyer Miles
Onece you get your Frequent Flyer Number, all you need to do is use it while booking your flight.
It will be used automatically if you’re booking through the airline’s website and points will be added to your profile.
If you book through websites like GoIbibo or MakeMyTrip, you can add this while you are booking the ticket.
In case, you forget to use the number while booking a flight, you can always let the staff at the airport counter know while check-in and he/ she will be add it to your journey. Typically your boarding pass will have this number printed.
If you forget to use the number all together for a journey, you can always claim your miles after 3 to 6 months for that trip.Howvere, you’ll need to retain your boarding pass for it.
These are the best frequent flyer programs in India
1.Jet Privilege By Jet Airways
Jet Privilege is an award winning airline loyalty program
and is useful for both international and domestic travel.
Rewards are very easy to redeem in this program, plus you
can earn “JP Miles” by flying internationally with Jet Airways partner airlines
like Etihad.
The Jet Privilege loyalty membership is a 5 tier program.
The journey begins as a Jet Privilege Blue member and progresses through Blue
Plus, Silver, Gold and finally to a Jet Privilege Platinum member.
2.Club Vistara By Vistara
Club Vistara claims to be the fastest rewarding Frequent
Flyer Program in all of India and “tailored for the trendsetters and the high
boardroom fliers” as stated in its official website.
However, the airline is relatively new and flies to a
limited number of destinations. Plus it has only 2 partner airlines, which are Singapore
Airlines and Silk Air.
Club Vistara operates a four tier Frequent flyer program
which are – CV Base, CV Silver, CV Gold and CV Platinum. The more you fly with
them the faster you’ll progress from basic CV Base membership to a CV Platinum
Membership.
3.Flying Returns By Air India
Flying Returns was India’s first frequent flyer program.
The biggest advantage of being a Flying First member is that
you can redeem and get rewards for you points across many international airlines
, since Air India is part of the Star Alliance.
Flying Returns has premium membership with some very amazing
perks. The program has three tiers, the Maharaja Club – as the elite tier, The
Golden Edge Club and the Silver Edge Club.
Winter is upon us, and in fact it seems like it’s arrived early. That means flight delays and cancellations.
Air travel is something of a gamble during winters, especially
if its foggy outside.
During this holiday season if you’re planning to fly , just
make sure you keep one simple thing in mind, which is “Anticipate”.
To make sure your vacation gets off to a good start, here
are 10 essential winter air travel tips that you must know.
1.Cushion Your Travel Schedule
Balance the possibilities of delays or cancellations against
the importance of your arriving on time.
If you have a can’t-miss meeting or famiy celebration pad your schedule to allow for a major air-travel mishap.
That may even mean travelling a day earlier. Recovering from
delays or cancellations can involve extra hours, and an extra day of travel
should be kept in mind while booking a flight.
2.Try To Book Non-Stop Flights
This is a must during winters!
Even if most flights to or from your home airport or
destination airports require connections, consider combining different modes of
transport.
For Instance, if you only have connecting flights from your
city airport to you destination, you can drive to an airport near your city
which has direct flights to your destination.
3.Startegize To Minimize Risk
Delays and cancellations have a domino effect throughout the
day.
On most routes, book yourself on flights as early as possible
since the later in the day, the worse the situation gets.
However, do this according to the weather pattern of your
city. For instance Delhi is prone to early morning fog, in which case you
should book yourself on mid-morning or midday departures.
4. Get to The Airport Earlier Than Usual
Heavy fog and traffic
jams as a result of bad weather mean potential delays as you travel to the
airport, and you don’t want to arrive too late to check-in or be stuck in a
line at security.
Because cooler temperatures mean that everyone will be
wearing more layers which also means longer lines at security, as it will take
each person a few minutes more than normal to get themselves and their belongings
through security.
5. Check-In Online
Almost all airlines now allow online check-in either through
a website or an app at least 24 hours before your flight time.
You will be able to select your seat, pay any baggage fees,
and provide contact information where you can be reached if there are any
disruptions to your flight.
Plus, checking in online allows you to skip the check-in
lines altogether and head right for security when you arrive if you don’t have a
check-in bag.
6.Keep In Touch With You Airline
Blizzards, fog, freezing rain- there are so many
winter-related events that can cause flight delays or cancellations.
Avoid waiting at the airport, or arriving for no reason, and
check the status of your flight about an hour before you plan on leaving for
the airport.
Also, make sure the contact info you have provided can be
checked regularly or easily accessed. That way you will receive any flight
status updates as soon as they happen and not only when you are in front of the
screens at the airport.
7. Check The Forecasts
You can sometimes spot delays before your airline officially
lets you know about them.
That means keeping tabs on weather forecasts several days in
advance for any airport you plan to use—departure, hub, or destination.
8.Have A Plan B
No matter what, you can’t avoid all problems!
Figure that something might go wrong, and be ready with your
own alternative schedule rather than waiting to see what your airline offers.
The earlier you start to change, the more likely you are to
avoid extended delays. In any major weather event, you airline is likely to
waive re-ticketing fees, so be ready.
9. Be Ready To Ask For A Refund
If your flight is severely delayed and no longer want to
make the trip, or your flight has been cancelled, you can ask for a full
refund.
Airlines often allow you to change your flight to when the weather clears, though if you’re so delayed that there’s no point going, get a full refund instead.
10.Buy Travel Insurance
People don’t realize this, but travel insurance offers free compensation for weather delays and cancellations.
It also covers your emergency medical care (in case you fall
sick during your travel) and loss of belongings while travelling.
If you didn’t buy travel insurance, check your credit card rewards. Apart from providing airline miles, they also do cover you during your air travel snarls.
So, the next time you book your ticket, Download the AirWhizz app and apply for a travel insurance with us. We at AirWhizz have partnered with prestigious travel insurance companies such as HDFC Ergo to help you plan for any unforeseen changes that might occur.
Frequent flyers know that it takes a combination of factors to have a positive trip, and that comfortable clothes play a huge part in it.
This is why to have the best travel clothes, your outfit should not be left as a last-minute thought.
To help you with that, we have narrowed down a few pieces of clothes that won’t slow down your airport stride or make you twitch uncomfortably in your cabin seat.
Travel Clothing For Women
Putting together your airport outfit is no easy feat. One has to take in factors like alternating air cabin temperatures and destination climate. And all the while, there’s pressure to preserve some sense of style.
Hopefully these items will help you do just that:
1.Jacket
This outerwear piece is the quickest way to look stylish and increase the chances of an airplane seat upgrade.
We advise you to wear a classic long jacket at the airport.
This will make it easy to conceal your casual wear underneath.
Depending on the weather, opt for a lightweight fabric like a cotton/polyester trench coat or wool fabric.
2.Long Cardigan or Pullover
Six-hour flights and above involve long hours of sitting in an airplane cabin. A long cardigan or pullover will give you warmth when the temperature drops in your cabin.
3.Scraf Or Pashmina
When it comes to air travel, a maxi scarf/pashmina has a
dual function!
With the right size, texture and design, it will make you look smart and fend off the chilly cabin temperature.
4.T-shirt Or Top
Your tolerance to cold will determine how many tops you layer with.
T-shirts, blouses and vests are some of the pieces you can wear underneath your bulkier top.
5.Trousers That Stretch
Frequent flyers prefer wearing trousers over shorts or skirts. This helps avoid your bare legs making contact with germs on airport and airplane seats.
Personal style will dictate which comfortable trousers you wear. The options include harem trousers, leggings and palazzo pants.
You can also opt for athletic-inspired trousers since its trending and very comfortable.
6.Socks
During long-distance flights, air passengers who have to remain seated for long periods are prone to deep vein thrombosis.
To avoid your legs becoming red, swollen and heavy due to constrained movement, compression socks are a must. They help to stimulate blood circulation, thus lowering the risk of DVT.
7. Sneakers Or Comfortable Shoes
Again, this boils down to personal preference. For some,
comfortable shoes are sneakers, for others, it’s soft leather flats.
It important to remember that feet swell up when you fly, especially on long haul flights, so choose your footwear wisely.
Travel Clothing For Men
When traveling a short distance, it’s more convenient for businessmen to travel in their formal work clothes. However, for the majority, wearing a suit for a long-haul flight is incredibly unappealing.
For menswear travel clothing, the key is to wear structured layered pieces to avoid looking unkempt. Here’s how you do that!
1.Jacket Or Blazer
This is the key piece that will elevate your entire look. Wear a jacket in a neutral style that will work seamlessly with your other travel ware.
Keep the texture of your jacket wrinkle-free. To enhance mobility during your trip, avoid stiff textures like leather.
2. Shirt
This could be a casual short-sleeved T-shirt or a smarter button-down shirt. Shirts are versatile as they can be worn on their own or combined with your other travel clothes.
3.Sweater Or Pullover
As tempting as it may be, leave your hoody nestled in the depths of your carry-on. A sweater or pullover will make you look more put together.
4.Comfortable Trousers
When it comes to air travel getup, it’s vital that your trousers are functional. This is because your airport journey will involve movement.
This could be standing in a line that moves at a snail’s pace or walking briskly to catch your flight.
One suggestion is you can replace your jeans with Khakis. They are also more comfortable than dress pants or jeans to sit in with for hours. Another attractive feature (when compared to jeans) is khakis offer a more casual yet professional look.
5.Scraf
A scarf will add depth to your airport ensemble. It’s also an easy way to add color or character to your outfit.
This accessory will come in handy when the air cabin
temperature drops.
6.Socks
As mentioned before, wear compression socks to help you tackle DVT or swollen feet. Also for hygiene purposes, this is a must.
7.Sneakers or Slip-on Foot ware
Sneakers are really comfortable and its perfect if you’re tavelling in casuals, but it may not be a very good option if you’re wearing clothes on the formal side.
If that’s the case then go for convenience and choose footwear that are easily to slip on and off like formal Loafers.
How do you strike the balance between style and comfort?
Are there any garments or accessories we’ve missed on our
list?
