If you have a long-haul flight coming up, you know that turning an economy seat into a comfortable sanctuary is the key to surviving any journey across time zones. Forget relying on those tiny airline-provided blankets and thin pillows; true survival demands a curated arsenal of personal travel essentials. We’ve compiled a selection of must-have items designed to master the common challenges of high-altitude travel, helping you block out light and noise, optimize circulation, and finally arrive at your destination feeling refreshed, rather than completely exhausted.
Essential Flight Wellness and Comfort
Fenty Skin Cherriez Gone Bad Hydrating Lip Care Duo + Keychain
We may have just mentioned these two products last month; however, since they’ve become a daily part of our skincare routine (and were our travel besties on two recent 11-hour flights), we thought it made sense to add them to your list of long-haul travel must-haves. While we were sent samples of this set by the brand to try out and test, we genuinely haven’t used any other lip products for hydration (in fact, we threw all of the others right in the trash). The Fenty Skin Cherriez Gone Bad Hydrating Lip Care Duo + Keychain combines two of our favorite products (Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil and Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask) that’ll keep your lips smooth whether you’re at 30,000 feet or just chilling in the heat of the Vegas desert in the summer.
Flykitt International: The Complete Jet Lag + Flight Inflammation System
FlyKitt offers travelers an innovative, compact solution designed to help them sleep better while flying, making long journeys more comfortable. The system focuses on creating a personal experience tailored to your travel needs. The kit includes several items engineered to work together that are intended to optimize the experience in the air and on the ground at your destination. We received a kit to evaluate how effectively this unique combination of items aids travelers in catching necessary rest at 30,000 feet. Our favorite part was the structure of the kit when used with its app—you note when you want to go to bed and wake up, and the app sends you notifications at specific times telling you which supplements to take in order to aid you in adjusting to the time change.
Skincare, Scent, and Refreshment
Oars + Alps Face + Scalp Mist
We had the pleasure of testing Oars + Alps products and were genuinely impressed by their performance and user-friendliness. The Oars + Alps Face + Scalp Mist, which offered a delightful and hassle-free method for applying SPF 35. The lightweight, vegan formula allowed us to easily spritz it onto our face, ears, and scalp without any greasy residue or the need for rubbing in. The product’s versatility was particularly helpful on a recent Tokyo getaway, taking us from temples to city streets with ease (and no burms).
Maison Margiela Replica
It’s no secret that the perfect scent can take you back to the happiest memories. Prep for vacation by finding the perfect fragrance for your getaway—something you can later revisit at home that induces your best vacation memories within seconds. Maison Margiela REPLICA fragrances are designed to transport users to specific places with scents named after places and activities like On a Date, Jazz Club, From the Garden, Beach Walk, and By the Fireplace. Test drive one on your next getaway, and then grab the full-sized scent at home to revisit your trip whenever the mood strikes.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum
The cult classic Jet Lag mask from Summer Fridays has a new partner in crime. The Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum is power-packed with all the good stuff your eyes need to perk them back up and have some desirable long-term effects. The formula is designed to hydrate and firm your skin and combat wrinkles, with clinical trials showing results in as little as two weeks. The smoothing and firming effects are perfect for getting your eyes back in shape after everything from a long flight to a late night.
