26 things without which I will never take another long-haul flight

I consider myself a frequent flyer. This year alone, I’ve been to Mexico twice, LA, South Florida, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Boston, and just returned from a trip to Tokyo last week. I opened and closed my black Away Bigger Carry-On so many times that it sat on my living room floor all summer, with little time to put it away between trips. I’ve been to the airport so many times in the last few months that I’ve joked about getting a room next to JFK. And I’m now the proud holder of United’s Premier Gold status.

Suffice it to say, I’ve perfected my airplane routine. Of course, I adjust what I bring depending on the length of my travel day and whether I need to eat or sleep on board, but I’ve found a few things that can separate a good flight from a bad one, that can make or break my jet lag, skin, digestion, and, well, you know. From the weighted eye mask that lets me sleep like a light to the facial spray that helps me avoid post-flight rashes, discover the 26 travel essentials I won’t take on another long-haul flight.