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When I fly, I slightly have more things in my bag to carry than normal. The reason for this is that I like to be prepared for anything. I need to be able to entertain myself, to keep myself hydrated inside and out, and to keep myself comfortable. This is what I like to have within reach:

• Water. I usually buy a bottle of water after I go thru TSA. I have seen others bring an empty bottle and fill it with water after passing through security.
• Wet Ones aka Wipes. I like keeping my hands clean, especially when you are in an enclosed area for hours.
• Wallet.
• Kleenex.
• Lubricating Eye Drops. The air, in planes, can get so drying and irritating to my tired eyes that lubricant eye drops is vital.
• Lotion.
• Evian Spray or Water in a Spray Bottle. My nose dries out quickly and I hate getting that feeling…so every few hours..I give my face a mist.
• Pen. Darn those custom’s forms..
• Passport & Passport Holder. A bright-colored passport holder to easily spot in your bottomless pit of a bag is very practical. Especially when that passport holder can hold all your boarding passes and luggage tags.
• Notebook or Travel Journal. I enjoy planning last-minute itineraries on the plane.
• Ipad or Surface or Nook… to watch movies or read books. Most planes have Wifi and movies available to watch straight from your Ipad.
• Earbuds or Headphones. This is necessary to watch films, listen to music, or just to block out the noise.
• Phone and its Cords.
• External battery pack. Super handy especially for those long flights without having a power outlet to plug your phone or ipad in.
• Makeup Bag. I like to keep just the basics in this bag. That includes: A small tinted moisturizer (TSA friendly), eyebrow pencil, tinted lip balm, a compact, blotting sheets, blush that can be used in cheeks and lips, travel size mascara, a taupe colored eyeshadow, and a small kabuki brush.
• Gum. Helps with takeoff/landing pressure in ears and freshens breath.
• Roller ball perfume. Helps perk you up.
• Hair tie.
• Sunglasses.
• Pantiliner and/or Pad.
• Sleeping Eye Mask to block those stubborn lights out. I found this very useful in having a good night’s/day’s rest in the plane.
• Prescriptions. You need any meds with you in case of an emergency.  With that being said, I also like to travel with some form of pain reliever like Advil or Tylenol and Dramamine.
• Change of clothes. I just recently started doing this because I discovered the larger airports have shower facilities in which you can shower before your next flight. I would advise to check ahead to see if your airport offers this and to check if you will have enough time between flights to shower. But, trust me, you will instantly be in a better mood after a nice shower. And if you do bring a change of clothes, I like to pack this in a gallon size ziploc and roll until all the air is gone.
• And if you know you’ll be in a long flight with no food…I would suggest packing a snack that will hold you over.