How to pack luggage professionally like a flight attendant

Due to the high frequency of travel, flight attendants must always be prepared with their luggage for the trip. Below are the shares of 4 flight attendants working at major airlines in the world on how to pack things scientifically and neatly:

Essential items to bring

Kelly Kincaid, a flight attendant for a famous airline, shared that she always carries a pair of flip-flops in her luggage, regardless of the weather. "I can wear them in hotel rooms, bathrooms. I developed a wart on my foot and I think it was because I used the hotel bathroom without any protection for my feet," Kelly said.

Moisturizer, sunscreen, slippers and an umbrella are must-have items in your luggage. Photo: The Points.

Meanwhile, flight attendant Taresha Ferguson never runs out of moisturizer. When you fly for a long time, the constant change of climate and cabin air can leave your skin drier than usual. So staying hydrated is important to prevent skin aging. Taresha also always carries a spare charger.

To organize things scientifically, Stella Connolly, a flight attendant living in New York (USA), said she always wraps charging cords in colored cords to easily find them in her luggage.

Stella's colleague Ashley Smith had four essentials in her bag: an umbrella, a little black dress, a swimsuit, and sunscreen.

How to pack luggage

Taresha said her luggage is usually arranged so that shoes are at the bottom, clothes are divided by day and rolled up on top, this way the clothes do not get wrinkled. Finally, makeup and soap are placed in a corner of the suitcase.

To pack efficiently and neatly, you should only bring what you really need. Clothing should be coordinated to combine with a maximum of two pairs of shoes.

You should only bring the clothes that are really necessary. Photo: WellGood.

If you often find yourself overpacking, you can pack fewer clothes and use the same set 2-3 times during your trip. "Underwear and socks need to be changed every day. If I'm traveling for three days, I'll pack simple outfits and wear one set during my breaks," says Kelly.

Things not to do when packing

Taresha advises passengers to pack a small bag with the items they need during the flight. Store the bag in front of your seat, rather than in your suitcase.

It is common for passengers to pack a lot of things in their checked baggage. But it is better to leave some space for the things you will buy during your trip.

Stella advises against using black luggage. Brightly colored luggage will help you find it quickly on the conveyor belt.