18 Smart Travel Essentials Flight Attendants Always Pack, From A Hotel Door Lock For Safety To A Portable Oven

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To find the best carry-on bag essentials, who better to turn to than flight attendants? After all, they've made a career out of being frequent flyers. We spoke with four flight attendants from Delta, Jet Blue, Etihad, and United about their favorite travel products, as well as the tips and tricks they use to travel as efficiently as possible. 

Their top travel products include everything from a portable humidifier and a mini oven to a hotel door lock and a foldable mug. Whether you're planning on flying, taking the train, or going on a road trip, these 18 products will help you stay organized and energized throughout your trip. And, if you're looking for something to pack it all in, be sure to check out our guide to the best luggage.

Here are the top travel essentials, according to flight attendants

Briana Taylor, Jet Blue Airlines

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Follow JetBlue flight attendant Briana Taylor's lead and save money by skipping overpriced airport and hotel food. Instead, pack a portable oven. She also makes sure she's always safe by bringing a hotel lock. 

Briana's travel essentials:

Lori Thompson, Delta Airlines

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Lori Thompson, a flight attendant with Delta, ensures she's always prepared for a trip with items including a portable humidifier, a handy tech organizer, and a packable blanket, among others.

Lori's travel essentials:

Jenessa Andrea, United Airlines

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United Airlines flight attendant Jenessa Andrea saves on space by using small storage capsules that replace large containers, and a mug that can be folded down when not in use. 

Jenessa's travel essentials:

SZEP Barbara, Eithad Airlines

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While working as a flight attendant with Etihad Airlines, SZEP Barbara makes sure to protect her skin while in the air with a travel-size SPF moisturizer and stays prepared for any city she lands in by always traveling with a universal adapter. 

SZEP Barbara's travel essentials: