10 Items That Should Always Be Accessible to You on a Plane

Catching a flight to visit family or go on vacation can either be fun and exciting—or an exhausting nightmare. While there’s not much you can do about delayed flights or trying to get an upgrade, you can make the actual flight smoother by packing a few essentials in your carry-on luggage.

Seasoned travelers with thousands of miles under their belts likely know to bring obvious items like headphones and a travel pillow, but there are a few other very important products that should also be on the list. From earplugs specifically designed for flying to a change of clothing in case of a spill or accident and even TSA-approved pill pouches so you don’t miss a medication dose, take a look at 10 flight essentials you should always have on hand during a flight.

10 Must-Have Flight Essentials

• Iniu Portable Charger, $18 (was $30)
• Aloodor Sweatsuit 2-Piece Outfit, from $21 (was $36)
• Antool Store 2-Pack Wired Earbuds, $20
• Haisoy Clear Pouch With Patches Snacks Bag, $19
• Alpine FlyFit Earplugs for Pressure Relief & Ear Pain While Flying, $18 (was $20)
• Perilogics Universal in Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount, $10 (was $25)
• Mzoo Sleep Eye Mask For Travel, $17 (was $29)
• Mlvoc Travel Pillow, $24 (was $30)
• PlaneAire Store 2-in-1 TSA-Approved Hand Sanitizer Lotion, $9
• Ezy Dose Store TSA-Approved 7-Day Pill Pouch Set, $7 with coupon (was $10)

Iniu Portable Charger

While most airplanes have USB outlets for you to charge your phone and devices, you might need an extra outlet or yours might be one that doesn’t actually work. Be sure your phone stays fully powered throughout your flight (and after you deboard) with this Iniu portable charger that has a 10,000 mAh capacity. You’ll be able to fully charge your phone up to two times and small tablet devices once. With more than 48,000 five-star reviews, shoppers say it charges their devices quickly and is reliable. Simply bring the cable cord you normally use and you can charge your phone on and off the plane.

Aloodor Sweatsuit 2-Piece Outfit

A change of clothing is an essential but often overlooked item you should have in your personal item or carry-on luggage. All it takes is a bit of turbulence or someone bumping into you on their way to the bathroom to spill your drink for you to be stuck in a wet, uncomfortable outfit. And in the case you lose your check-in, having one extra outfit is a must. While you of course can choose whatever you’d like to pack, we recommend something comfy and easy to change into, like this Aloodor sweatsuit two-piece outfit. Available in dozens of colors, it’s cozy enough for in-flight napping and is functional for travel once you’re off the plane.

Antool Store 2-Pack Wired Earbuds

There’s no need to risk losing your fancy wireless earbuds on the plane when you’re stuck in one spot and near your phone anyway. These Antool Store wired earbuds are budget-friendly and perfect for listening to your favorite podcast, music, or show, while also blocking out noise from other passengers. Shoppers say they have great sound quality, with one reviewer saying, “The sound quality is top-notch, with clear highs and rich bass that make my music sound fantastic.” And just in case you do lose them on the plane, they come in a two-pack, so just make sure you carry the other pair to not be without headphones on your flight.

Haisoy Clear Pouch With Patches Snacks Bag

Is there anything more necessary during a flight than snacks? You’ll want to make sure you can access them throughout your flight, and you can make it even easier to see and access by packing them in a clear pouch. This Haisoy clear pouch measures at 13.8 by 10.24 inches, generous enough for your favorite chips, granola bars, candies, and more. It’s not only large enough to hold a variety of treats, but with its giant spelling of “Snacks” across the top, it’s also obviously adorable.

Keep scrolling to see our other top picks for items you’ll want to always have accessible on a plane.

Alpine FlyFit Earplugs for Pressure Relief & Ear Pain 

Perilogics Universal in Flight Airplane Phone Holder Mount

Mzoo Sleep Eye Mask For Travel

Mlvoc Travel Pillow

PlaneAire Store 2-in-1 Hand Sanitizer Lotion

Ezy Dose Store 7-Day Pill Pouch Set