Sometimes people book flights with layovers to save money, while others are stuck at the airport without their choice. Long layovers are exhausting and annoying, and they become even more daunting if it’s a busy airport like Heathrow airport.
However, you can survive any layover if you have all the right things to keep you comfortable. Keep reading to learn which things can make your long layover bearable. We’ve kept the list short (yet effective), so you don’t have to worry about carrying many items.
Comfortable Clothes
The hard chairs, long hours of waiting, the crowd, and noise—layovers are not everyone’s cup of tea. With all the discomfort around you, the last thing you want is to sit for 12 hours in a suit (or any uncomfortable clothing). Pack something comfortable and change it during a layover. If you’ve to attend a meeting right after your flight, you can change back into your suit a few minutes before your boarding time.
Most people don’t realise this, but changing into comfortable clothes and shoes can make a huge difference during your layover. It makes everything almost bearable, and you can nap easily (if you plan to).
A New Movie or Book
Layovers are pretty boring, especially if you’re travelling alone. Keep your favourite book or movie with you, or a new one, whatever you prefer to pass the time. There are also some bookshops at the airport so you can grab something new and have a quality time.
Portable Charger
Your devices are your best friends during a layover. Whether you need to make an important call, check important updates, or need to watch a movie, a portable charger ensures you have your devices with you during the boring layover. Especially if you’re on a business trip, you may need to send or read essential emails or handle urgent work tasks.
When returning from a vacation, handling most of your unread emails during the layover is best so you can get some rest after reaching home. Most airports have seats near an outlet, but they are usually full, so a portable charger will keep your devices up and running no matter where you sit.
Read the laws regarding bringing a portable charger on a plane.
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Airports are noisy, chaotic, and filled with large crowds. If you don’t like all that noise and need to watch your movie or nap in peace, keep earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones. Plus, they will also help you on the plane if there’s a crying baby next to you.
However, ensure you don’t miss your boarding call and set a few alarms to avoid missing your flight.
Small Blanket and Pillow
There’s no better way to kill time at an airport than sleeping. Those chairs aren’t comfortable enough but packing a travel-friendly pillow and blanket will keep you relaxed. If you feel that a pillow will be too bulky to carry or take care of, use a neck pillow or any soft scarf will do.
Make sure you pre-book Southampton taxi during this time to avoid waiting any further after arrival at your destination. Go Comfort is the leading airport transfer service in Southampton, Heathrow, Gatwick, and other airports in the UK. We also offer chauffeur service and cruise transfers; call us to learn more.