Amazon's top 11 early spring sales

Even the most frequent fliers can hardly cover the amount of ground on which they fly. air, which is what professional flight attendants do. These travel pros spend their days in airplane cabins, jet-setting to different destinations around the world, road-testing products and finding products that really work, even under the harsh conditions of non-stop air travel. You are given endless opportunities. So it goes without saying that flight attendants are the undisputed experts when it comes to determining which tools are essential and up to the task. Fortunately for us, they are not the kind of people who take care of the necessities.

Here, flight attendants from around the country share their in-flight essentials. travel + leisure. Each item has been flown thousands of miles and tested on countless hours of flight, and includes everything from moisturizing creams to packing cubes. Best of all, all of these flight attendant-favorite products are currently available on Amazon and are marked down ahead of the company's first-ever Big Spring Sale, which officially begins tomorrow. Keep scrolling to find the Amazon Big Spring Sale early deals that flight attendants have on their wishlists.

cetaphil moisturizing cream

The Amazon Big Spring Sale showcases the retailer's beauty products, encouraging flight attendants like California-based Jen Lujan to stock up on her favorite multitasking Cetaphil lotion (starting at $20 for this convenient 2-pack) You will be given the chance to. . “I use this moisturizer on my face and body,” she said. “nevertheless [it’s technically] Cetaphil's lightweight formula of body moisturizer does both. ”

“The one thing every flight attendant carries in their apron pocket is hand cream,” said Hannah Bickert, a flight attendant also based in California. “We wash our hands dozens of times a day. “But you want your hands to stay moisturized and manicured after you get off the plane. And they're also great after the pool or salt water,” she continued. This multi-purpose lotion can definitely be used to prevent dry hands and cuticles, and it also comes in a travel-sized trio.

Hot Logic Mini Portable Food Warmer

Multiple flight attendants we spoke to said they travel with this portable food warmer. This is useful for heating food at your destination for convenience and cost savings. “Due to the effects of COVID-19, it has become difficult to obtain food.” [on the go]So I was used to bringing my own stuff and warming it up in the room,” recalled Tracy Verreville, a Texas-based flight attendant. “Just plug it in, put your food in the included Pyrex dish, and you can heat anything.”

Lujan also recommended Hot Logic's model, saying, “Some hotels don't have microwaves in the rooms, so this is nice to have, especially if you don't want to leave your room or buy dinner. ”. Don't miss this chance. Get 28% off.

Mocado LED Foldable Travel Mirror

For flight attendant Vanessa Kerkorian, no packing list is complete without an LED travel mirror like the one on sale from Amazon's popular brand Mocado. Right now she's 25% off and only $24.

“Light-up travel mirrors make getting ready easy in hotels around the world,” she explained. “You never know how lighting can change from hotel to hotel. With this mirror, you can get that perfect makeup look even when your hotel's lighting is the worst.” Additionally, a rechargeable travel mirror includes: Comes with a 10x magnification mini mirror, 3 color modes, and a velvet carrying case.

drip drop electrolyte powder pack

Mallory Hammond, who has been an international flight attendant for more than 10 years, always carries electrolyte powder “to ensure I'm adequately hydrated, especially on flights longer than two hours.” Similarly, Bickert says, “I never leave on a trip without my hydration powder because flying dehydrates you. And so does all the fun you can have during a layover, right?” I emphasized.

Add the Flight Attendant-Approved DripDrop Electrolyte Powder Pack to your packing list and grab the 32-piece Variety Pack during the 22% off sale. According to the brand, each packet contains three times more electrolytes than leading sports drinks and features a healthy blend of sodium, zinc, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium to support the immune system and energy levels.

Ello Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw

Flight attendants stress over and over again, “Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.” That means traveling with a refillable water bottle. Bickert calls the leak-proof, insulated Owala Water Bottle “the perfect on-the-go water bottle with a straw for drinking and an opening for gulping.” Available in the most attractive color combinations. ” However, popular brands rarely go on sale.

A similar version is available from Amazon's popular brand Ello. It features double-walled, vacuum-sealed insulation that keeps drinks cold for hours, a leak-proof lid, and a convenient carrying handle. And right now it's 20% off.

Eagle Creek Pack-It Original Wallaby Hanging Toiletry Bag

This thoughtfully designed toiletry bag is equipped with a hook so it can be hung from any available peg, rod, or hook to keep items securely inside, even in precarious situations such as airplane restrooms. You can keep it. “I love hanging toiletry bags,” Lujan raved. “It's useful in hotel bathrooms where there isn't a lot of counter space. It's also used in home bathrooms for the same reason.”

Eagle Creek's Pack-It Wallaby Hanging Toiletry Bag has several convenient compartments and pockets to enhance your travel organization, and its compact 13″ x 8″ x 3″ frame takes up space in your personal bag. I don't take it. Or carry-on.

Eagle Creek Pack-It Packing Cubes

When it comes to efficient packing methods, Lujan also recommends Eagle Creek packing cubes. This is because of how compact, efficient, and organized it is to pack your travel clothing and packing. Up When it's time to go home. “Packing cubes are an easy way to organize your clothes,” she explained. She says, “You can fit multiple outfits in a case with cubes, leaving you with extra space for purchases during layovers.”

This set comes with three different sized packing cubes (extra-small, small, and medium), and each cube is made from tear- and water-resistant fabric to keep your belongings safe while traveling. It will be maintained.

Purell Hand Sanitizer 6 Pack

Bickert said it's unlikely to catch a flight attendant without hand sanitizer on their apron after the COVID-19 pandemic. She loves Touchland's upscale version, which she calls “both essential and bougie.”but she refused T+L Good old Purell will do the trick. And with this retail pack of six of his travel-sized bottles, you won't want to be without it.

Wetcat Turkish Beach Towel

Turkish towels are just as absorbent as terrycloth towels, but are much thinner, making them more convenient and compact to pack. Bickert likes the Sand Cloud version because it “doesn't contain sand, is lightweight, and dries quickly.” [to] “This is the perfect packable Turkish towel,” she chimed in. “It comes in so many cute patterns, so it can also be worn as a sarong.” However, Wet Cat's is cheaper and is currently on sale for 38 percent off. And like Sand, Cloud's equivalent comes in a wide range of colors – she comes in 42 colors to be exact.

bistar compression tights

“If you're spending a lot of time on a plane, wearing compression tights will improve blood circulation and can be a great prevention for varicose veins,” Lujan advised. “I've been wearing them for over 10 years, and my feet don't get tired even when I work 10 hours a day.” In fact, Bickert points out that his company's health insurance covers them as a work necessity. did.

Lujan prefers the more expensive Jobst version, but this pair from Bicester also gets great reviews from travelers and comes at a much lower price. Available in 4 colors and sizes from S to 4XL.

Syphax Industries SA compliant corkscrew

In addition to being a flight attendant with more than 30 years of flying experience, Verreville is also a certified wine professional and travels with this TSA-approved corkscrew. To be TSA security conscious, we use a wine foil cutting wheel instead of a blade, and it's also marked as such on the double hinged arm to drive home the point. After identifying a corkscrew as a must-have item, Verreville pointed out the perks of being a flight attendant: We don't have the same clear rules as civilians. ”

More flight attendants' favorite travel essentials on sale:

SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17 Inch Laptop Backpack

Emdmak door stop alarm

iniu portable charger

W&P Porter Insulated Bottle

Travelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Side Expandable Carry-on Bag

Apple AirTags 4 pack

Do you like it very much? Sign up for the T+L Recommends newsletter and get your favorite travel products delivered to your inbox every week