Pre-flight checklist

This is my checklist on how to ensure that I'm prepared to have the best flight possible.
Huge disclaimer: This is most likely... scratch that... THIS IS more than you need to pack. I am an over-packer. It's my sin to bear.

t-24 hours

• Check into my flight and subscribe to flight alerts in case of changes or delays
• Share my flight, hotel, itinerary with loved ones just in case + contact methods just in case!
• Triple check that my ticket has the green check mark that indicates TSA pre-check
• get my nails did

T-12 hours

• Download all the offline entertainment: music, movies and shows, audiobooks, podcasts! I like to set everything to download right before I sleep so I don't have to wait- it'll be done by the time I wake up.
• Charge my phone, headphones, all the electronics. 
• Figure out what I'm wearing: I always try to dress comfortably (but not like I'm ready for bed). I always wear open-toe shoes because my feet always always swell up in high altitude, and I try to wear light layers to adjust to the plane temperature. Longer flights tend to be colder so I dress warmer. 

T-2 hours

• Double check that I have my ID or passport
• Pack my electronics and chargers
• Standard packing list: 
  • Snacks for the flight (easy to eat, nothing smelly)
  • Trtl pillow
  • Chapstick
  • Earplugs / noise-cancelling headphones
  • Headphones with an aux jack because y'all already know the ones plane gives you are whack (and some airlines charge for them)
  • A pair of fuzzy socks in case it gets cold on the plane (mostly for red eyes or international flights) 
  • Basic toiletries (makeup remover, moisturiser, toothbrush&toothpaste, floss are usually my go-to). 
  • Zzzyquil or melatonin to fall asleep 

Mama recently gave me a suggestion that I've been meaning to try that I'm sure I won't regret: pack a face mask and wear it halfway into your flight. It will hydrate and moisturise your skin, and make you feel more relaxed and cool during your flight. Can't wait to try it out!