How to pack luggage like a professional flight attendant

Because of their high frequency of travel, flight attendants must always be prepared with their luggage for trips. Here are the tips from 4 flight attendants working at major airlines around 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, in the bathroom. 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 in 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 her belongings scientifically, Stella Connolly, a flight attendant living in New York (USA), said she always wraps her charging cords in colored cords to easily find them in her luggage.

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

How to pack luggage

Taresha said that her luggage is usually arranged in a way that shoes are at the bottom, clothes are divided by date 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. Clothes should be coordinated to combine with a maximum of two pairs of shoes.

You should only bring the clothes you really need. Photo: WellGood.

If you often find yourself overpacking, you can pack fewer clothes and use the same set two or three 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 of items they will need during the flight. Place the bag in front of your seat, rather than in your suitcase.

Normally, passengers will put a lot of things in their checked luggage. But it is better to leave some space for the things you will buy during the trip.

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