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10 Bizarre Reasons Why Flights Have Been Delayed!

AirWhizzJan 07, 2019 No Comments

10 Bizarre Reasons Why Flights Have Been Delayed!

Aviation Insider

Every frequent flyer knows that flight delays are a way of life.

And most travellers can guess when a flight will be delayed depending on circumstances like ongoing bad weather.

But there have been instances when flights have been delayed due to strange and bizarre reasons which  have left travellers baffled.

Get ready to have your mind blown cause here are 10 strange and crazy reasons why flights have been delayed.

1. Scorpion Stings A Passenger

In August 2018, a passenger was stung on an Alaskan Airlines flight to Portland, Oregon.

The flight originated in Los Cabos, Mexico and was preparing to take off from LAX when the incident happened. The delay cost the airline about 50 total minutes, which doesn’t seem to be too bad.

But, the airline is yet to figure out how did a scorpion get on an airplane.

2.Snakes On An Airplane

Well, the incident is not exactly like how it happened in the movie, but the thought of a snake on an airplane can scare even the bravest of flyers.

In 2013, a small snake forced the grounding of a Japan-bound Qantas flight in the Australian city of Sydney. The snake, which was non-venomous, was about eight inches long.

The flight took off the next day ,however passengers were booked into hotels for their overnight layover. By the way, this was not the first or only snake incident for Qantas that year and a similar incident happened the year before.

3.Flight Attendants Fighting

In 2012, two flight attendants manning an American Eagle flight from JFK to Washington-Reagan (DCA) couldn’t see eye-to-eye on something.

The argument got so heated up that the cockpit crew determined it was necessary to turn the airplane around and head back to JFK ,where it remained for nearly four hours.

It’s hard to believe that  the issue was so big that the attendants couldn’t  work with each other for an hour, but supposedly they didn’t!

4.Mice Situation

Last year a Qatar Airways flight from Madrid to Doha was delayed for more than six hours after a mouse was found in the cabin.

Much to the mouse’s surprise, passengers were significantly alarmed by its presence on the airplane.

On landing at the Barajas Airport in Madrid, the plane had to be fumigated which resulted in a 6-hour delay of the return flight.

5.Slow-Moving Turtles

More than 400 diamondback terrapin turtles managed to find their way to New York City’s JFK Airport, with several of them actually making their way onto the airport’s runways and taxiways, leading to several flight delays.

The incident happened again after a few years which caused flights to get delayed by an hour.

According to experts, turtles had been using the same route to migrate prior to JFK’s existence, which is why such incidents have occurred in the past.

6.Asking Passengers To Pay For Jet Fuel

When an Air France flight was redirected from Beirut to Damascus because of civil unrest in the August of 2012, the crew asked passengers to scrape together whatever cash they could to pay for fuel.

The Syrian authorities declined to pay for the fuel, and alternate arrangements were made, however, the confusion caused a delay of more than 2 hours.

To be fair, it’s still better than landing in a country on brink of a war.

7.Improperly Served Nuts

In 2014 vice president of Korean Air & daughter of the airlines owner, Heather Cho, made headlines all over the world when she forced a flight leaving JFK, to head back to the airport.

She was offered macadamia nuts in a packet instead of a plate, which didn’t go down well with her.

She forced the flight attendants to kneel before her and wanted them thrown out of the airplane. She was later escorted off the premises by the police and was eventually arrested and sentenced to one year in jail.

8.Boy Band’s Shopping Spree

American sensations “One Direction” delayed an entire British Airways flight from Heathrow (LHR) to LAX for 15 minutes so that they could do some duty-free shopping.

According to a band spokesman, the band members had left the airport between flights and had been stuck in traffic on the way back to LHR, however they were spotted by fans shopping inside the terminal.

9.A Lawn Chair Got In The Way Of The Airplane

Presumably lacking space in his garden, Larry Walters, an American citizen,  decided to tie industrial balloons to his lawn chair to enjoy a cold beer mid-air.  

A Pan Am flight had to alter its course, at 16,000 feet incase he flew up that high, causing the flight o delay.

10.Passenger Opens Emergency Door By Mistake

In 2016, one of the 130 passengers aboard a China Southern Airlines flight leaving Chengdu Airport (CTU) opened the emergency door just before take-off, leading to a delay of more than an hour.

The passenger later explained that he thought the door was a window and just wanted to “get some fresh air.”

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The Best Of Travel In 2018!

AirWhizzDec 31, 2018 No Comments

The Best Of Travel In 2018!

Aviation Insider

There were plenty incidents in the world of Travel & leisure this year that made headlines around the world.

Incidences like the Lion Air flight 610 crash in October & the US Supreme Court’s decision in favour of Trumps travel ban shocked people globally.

But there was good news too & plenty of it!

As the year comes to an end, here’s a look at all things good in 2018 that made us believe that travel is becoming better each passing year.

1.Saudi Arabia Opens Up To The World

Saudi Arabia for a long time was off limits for leisure travellers, however, this year they  started issuing tourist visas.

Earlier, one could only visit the country on pilgrimage, business and on being invited by family members who are residents in the country. It also finally allowed its women to get behind the wheel.

2.In-flight Connectivity Will Soon Become A Reality In India

In December, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) finally allowed the use of internet and calling services on airplanes under the Indian Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules (IFMC), 2018.

The Government’s “In-flight Connectivity Scheme” will allow flyers to make calls and access internet through their phones during air travel within Indian territory.

It is still unclear as to how airlines will implement this and what will be the cost, however with this decision, Indian aviation took a step forward in making life easier for travellers.

3.Sikkim Gets Its 1st Airport, India’s 100th

The Beautiful north eastern state got its 1st airport and India got its 100th airport. An absolute stunner, Pakyong Airport is built into the side of lush green cliff at a height of 4,500ft above sea.

The airport wears a boutique charm, helped by the fact that it can only accept about 50 passengers at a time who will arrive in tiny ATR aircraft.

4.India’s 1st Domestic Luxury Cruise Sets Sail

Angriya, India’s first domestic luxury cruise set sail from the Purple Gate of Mumbai’s Indira Docks to Mormugao in South Goa.

If the sweeping views aren’t enough, the cruise boasts six decks, 104 cabins and an infinity pool, and has the capacity to ferry 399 passengers.

5.Singapore Airlines Relaunches The World’s Longest Flight

The race to fly the world’s longest flight was won by Singapore Airlines, when it introduced a non-stop, 18-hr-30-min Singapore-New York flight.

Since the time in the air can feel long, the aircraft has done away with Economy class, and has only Business and Premium Economy.

6.Heli-Taxis Took Off In India

If you’ve stayed in this southern city you’d know that Bengaluru’s traffic is so bad and its airport so far, it makes sense to fly from the airport.

Well this became a reality as south India’s first commercial heli-taxi service took off. The service from the airport to Electronics City replaces the two-hour drive with a 15-minute flight.

Up north, another heli taxi service allows you to cover the 120km or three-hour journey from Chandigarh to Shimla in just 20 minutes now.

7.Some Indians Can Now Go To Pakistan Without A Visa

Sikh devotees will not have to offer their prayers from the other side of border anymore.

In December, Pakistan inaugurated work on the Kartarpur Corridor, which will give some Indian citizens visa-free access to Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Punjab, Pakistan, from Dera Baba Nanak in India’s Gurdaspur district.

8. Myanmar and Zimbabwe Open Visa On Arrival For Indian Citizens

The next time you crave khao suey or wish to go on a safari for that matter, you can just get on a flight, as Myanmar and Zimbabwe began rolling out visas on arrival to Indian travellers.

Getting visas to Oman, Uzbekistan and UAE also became a bit easier.

9. No more Elephant Rides In Jim Corbett & Rajaji Tiger Reserve

In August, the Uttarakhand High Court banned the use of elephants for safaris and joy rides, stating that the government should not be a mute spectator to such exploitation.

The court also ordered a cap on the number of vehicles deployed on safaris to keep the sanctity of the reserve intact.

10.India Officially Becomes The Fastest Growing Aviation Hub In The World

A report given by International Air Transportation Association (IATA) shows that India’s air connectivity grew the fastest at 114 percent in the five-year period from 2013-2018.

In recent years, many foreign as well as Indian carriers have commenced flights to and from various Indian cities, making it the fastest growing domestic aviation market in the world as well.

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7 Habits Of A Highly Experienced Air Traveller !

AirWhizzDec 28, 2018 No Comments

7 Habits Of A Highly Experienced Air Traveller !

Travel Like a Pro

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.

Download the AirWhizz App NOW & Fly Stress-Free!

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Airfares Rise For International Flights This Holiday Season!

AirWhizzDec 26, 2018 No Comments

Airfares Rise For International Flights This Holiday Season!

Aviation Insider

As we head into the last couple of weeks of the year, airfares are higher on most of the key routes in and out of the country.

Airfares for last-minute international flights have witnessed a sharp jump this Christmas-New Year due to a combination of factors like the recent spurt in airlines’ operating costs and choked Indian mega airports’ inability to provide slots as per rising demands.

Travel portal Yatra analysed international fares from Delhi and Mumbai for December-end which shows spot Mumbai-San Francisco airfares rising by 45% and Delhi-New York up by 26%. However, according to data, airfares on a few select routes have fallen due to airlines adding some flights to those places.

Airfares have seen a rise to the four hot destinations for Indians during vacations – US, Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia.

Overall, demand from Indian travellers on these key routes is increasing, while the airline capacity has not kept in pace with that, resulting in fares going up during the peak travel period.

Indian airports are operating way beyond their built capacity as no infrastructure augmentation has taken place in last few years as demand soared.

The existing Mumbai airport is completely choked and the second airport is about five years away. Delhi’s IGIA, despite having all required free land, did not get the fourth runway or new or bigger terminals in time to meet the growing traffic requirement. The story is the same in almost all big cities.

Apart from choked airports which anyway can’t handle more flights, India has not increased the bilaterals or flying rights of nearby countries like UAE, Singapore and Turkey. So their airlines can’t add flights to cities where airports can still take some flights.

While Indian carriers fly to these countries (except Turkey), flying connections to rest of the world through nearby international hubs are limited due to mega carriers not being able to add flight here. This adds to the hike in fare during peak seasons.

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Everything You Need To Know About Frequent Flyer Programs!

AirWhizzDec 24, 2018 No Comments

Everything You Need To Know About Frequent Flyer Programs!

Travel Like a Pro

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.

*Learn more about “How To Earn & Spend Frequent Flyer Miles Like A Pro”

Best Frequent Flyer Programs In India

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.

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10 Essential Tips If You’re Flying This Winter Season!

AirWhizzDec 21, 2018 No Comments

10 Essential Tips If You’re Flying This Winter Season!

Travel Like a Pro

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.

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India Gets Highest Rating In International Aviation Safety Assessment

AirWhizzDec 20, 2018 No Comments

India Gets Highest Rating In International Aviation Safety Assessment

Aviation Insider

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States (US) aviation regulator, has retained India’s aviation rating at Category 1, after conducting an audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

This rating certifies that DGCA, India’s apex aviation agency, adheres to the standards laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and undertakes adequate oversight of Indian airlines.

Category-1 rating means that carriers from the assessed country may initiate or continue services to the USA and also take part in reciprocal code-share arrangements with American airlines.

The IASA (International Aviation Safety Assessment Program) programme is conducted by the American regulator to assess each country that has carriers operating to the US.

The ICAO looks at eight areas during an audit. They include Primary Aviation Legislation and Civil Aviation Regulations, Civil Aviation Organisation, Personnel Licensing and Training, Aircraft Operations and Airworthiness of Aircraft.

In January 2014, the FAA downgraded India’s aviation safety ranking and it was upgraded to ‘Category 1’ in April 2015.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that India’s air connectivity has grown the fastest in the last five years (2013-18). Also, despite infrastructural hurdles, India’s aviation market has demonstrated strong growth potential for the next few years.

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7 Clothing Tips For Long-Haul-Flights!

AirWhizzDec 14, 2018 No Comments

7 Clothing Tips For Long-Haul-Flights!

Travel Like a Pro

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?

We’d love to hear from you & share your thoughts!

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