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Hello all! Now that my five months in Vermont have come to an end, I’m traveling back to NYC to begin teaching. From Vermont, I am visiting Montana, and then continuing on to New York. This is my first time flying in over six months, and of course, things are very different. Below you will find the 7 travel essential items you will need for flying during Covid-19. These items will help keep you and other passengers safe, comfortable and healthy!
100% Necessary Items
A Good Mask
This is so important. Most airlines require masks for flying during Covid-19. I recommend bringing a comfortable mask, but also one that you know is well made and will protect you.
Hand Sanitizer
Some airlines provide hand sanitizer, but you’ll definitely want some of your own to use throughout your trip. I love the Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Organic spray sanitizer! But anything with over 60% alcohol content will work.
Travel Size Clorox Wipes/Alcohol Wipes
These are great for wiping down the seats, tray tables, arm rests, your phone and door handles. Clorox wipes are very hard to find in many states, so if they aren’t available use sterile alcohol pads.
Recommended
Disposable Gloves
Very few people on my flight had these, but they made me feel more comfortable.
Face Shields
Again, very few people at the airport had face shields, but I wanted to be as careful as possible. Amazon has tons of face shield options to choose from, and many are very reasonable priced.
Thermometer
It’s a good idea to have a thermometer handy to use during your trip. This way you can make sure you don’t have a fever before you fly home or interact with others.
Clear Travel Pouch
This pouch is perfect for storing all of your essentials for easy access. Plus, since it’s clear, it can hold liquids for TSA screening.
I love the Dr. Bronner’s lavender hand sanitizer. That is my favorite. Except that it leaked a bit in my bag one day and now my bag smells like lavender all the time…wait, that’s not a bad thing. Way better than your usual alcohol smelling sanitizer. Some other great suggestions here too. I’m really getting into buying fun and unique masks
The same exact thing happened to me! It leaked all over my seat on the plane, but I thought I had just unscrewed the cap accidentally or something. Luckily it smells so good I didn’t mind at all!
I didn’t even know they sold travel sided Clorox Wipes, but thats sucks a good idea!
Handy list especially as I am getting ready to fly. Face mask, hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes certainly most helpful! An N95 on plane and in airports would be good.
I love Dr. Bonner’s hand santizer! It smells so lovely you want to use it all the time! Thanks for all the essential items list!
I had to fly in June and I would add snacks to this list, especially on long-haul where meals are not being served as they were before.
Such an important post as people are itching to get back to their travel plans!
I had no idea there were travel-sized Clorox wipes! That’s awesome! The rest of these items are also great ideas.
This is a great list! I need to get more hand sanitizer! (I didn’t know there were travel-sized Clorox wipes but will definitely be needing some of those too…)
This is a great list!! I am opting out of plane travel for the rest of 2020, but if I were opting in, I’d have gloves on also! Not sure why these aren’t being used as much as other things…
Thanks for sharing this! I’m not sure of when will be my next flying but it’s super important to be prepare before going on a plane.
Great post! I don’t think I’ll be flying any time soon, and if I do, it will only be within Australia as we have to pay for quarantine when we return!
I use the lavendar Dr. Bonner’s soap. I didn’t know they had hand sanitizer. I love the smell so I’ll look for it.
Such a comprehensive list! I’ve still been a little afraid to fly, but I’ll def keep this in mind when I finally fly again!
I haven’t flown yet but when I do this will be a handy resource. I’ve always brought wipes on the plane with me (pre-pandemic) as well as hand sanitizer – and will look into the lavender scented one you recommend.
These are all really good tips! I’ve been on 6 flights since Covid started and they’ve all proven super helpful.
I haven’t flown since the pandemic locked down my country (Canada) last March. I’m not sure if I will feel comfortable enough to fly this year, but I’m hoping that next summer I will! Thanks for this great list, it’ll be very useful for when I’m finally feeling safe enough to get on a plane. I defs need to get some Dr. Bonner’s!!!
Such a good list . This is our new normal and we just have to pack these extra essential items.
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