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High Flyers

Some may see it as a way to get from A to B, but I like to think of a flight as a spa with wings— thanks to these products.
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Loewe

$2,500

Puzzle Fold Convertible Large Leather Tote

This may be the best tote on the planet right now. It’s sleek and supple, fits a laptop and all the necessities, and its stylish origami folds make the bag collapse nearly flat for easy transport.

Anya Hindmarch

$360

Bespoke In-Flight Case

For a clear view of all your serums and creams, this case has a monogrammable leather trim and jaunty tassels.

Bose

$429

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Cancel out the sound of the baby in the next seat and the snorer next to you, replacing them with rich adaptable sound and a charge that lasts up to 24 hours.

Brownmed

$14.99

Compression Eye Pillow

Some might call these dorky, but what do you care when you’re sleeping comfortably and peacefully? It contains tiny beads that conform to your face without pressing on your eyes.

Dieux

$25

Forever Eye Mask

Eye masks work by holding the serum in place for maximum absorption. With these reusable silicone patches, you apply your product of choice then top with these lozenges.

Noble Panacea

$294

Chronobiology Sleep Mask

For an overnight flight, try an overnight mask that works with your biorhythms to deliver optimum moisture to the skin cells. The eight single-dose packets are perfect for travel.

Perfumehead

$80

The Icons

A sampler set of original, idiosyncratic scents in .7 ounce bottles, each one a tiny masterpiece. LA LA Love, Cowboy Tuxedo, and Cosmic Cowboy are some of my favorites

Aesop

$33

Ginger Flight Therapy

A roll-on holding a mix of ginger root, lavender, and geranium oils, this is designed to relieve “stress, nausea, or weariness”—in other words, the downsides of air travel.

LESET

$180

Yoko Pocket Pants

These look like pajama pants but work well on an overnight flight and, with heels, as dinner garb. They’re as soft as a bed sheet and have an elastic waistband, drawstring, and pockets

Apiece Apart

$315

Kaarina Shirt

A button-up shirt over a thin tank works well on a flight, especially if it’s oversize cotton poplin with roomy dolman sleeves. Once you reach your destination, wear it over a swimsuit or slip dress.

Loro Piana

$2,100

Parksville Crewneck

This unimaginably soft cashmere pullover can start the flight over your shoulders or around your neck. It’s just the thing when the plane cabin is frosty.

Brunello Cucinelli

$1,750

Cashmere Throw

The most luxurious plane blanket doubles as a shawl and could well be the most useful item in your carry-on.

Freedom Moses

$50

Fuji Sandals

In bright red PVC that’s infused with oils to smell like honey and injected with air for a feeling of weightlessness. Add socks for the flight, then wear them as beach, boat, or spa shoes.

COS

$19

Ribbed Socks

Wear them on the plane, then keep them in rotation with your sandals or heels. The pack of two includes a lavender and a light blue pair.

Summer Fridays

$26

Mini Jet Lag Mask and Moisturizer

The beloved mask is made to counteract the skin dulling and drying effects of jet lag. It comes in a cute travel size tube.

Dior

$32

Huile Abricot

When travel is deadset on destroying your manicure, a classic cuticle oil in a convenient tube with a built-in brush is the perfect defense. Feel free to glide some on your lips.

Luna Daily

$12

The Hydrating Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe

A freshening spray that, as the name says, can be used everywhere, including intimate parts. It contains vitamins C, E, and F, along with lactic acid and omegas 3 and 6.

Drunk Elephant

$16

Mini Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

An efficient gel cleanser for all skin types, this removes makeup and sunscreens without requiring any muscle.

Eau Thermal Avène

$42

Mineral Compact High Protection Tinted Compact

Did you know that the sun’s rays can bore through a plane window? This face tint in a handy compact has SPF 50 to keep you safe.

EO

$25.31

Hand Cleansing Wipes

Lavender wipes to clean your seat, tray table, remote buttons, window shade, and your hands–leaving everything with a calming scent.

Augustinus Bader

$430

The Skin Infusion

An intense treatment that counteracts the moisture-sapping airplane air comes in a set of three .5 ounce bottles.

Bon Dep

$62.50

Pouch

I discovered these soft, squishy Liberty print pouches on Lilly Sisto’s YouTube. She has them embroidered them with “Skincare,” “Medicine,” and “Everything.” So organized!

Trtl

$59.99

Travel Pillow

This ingenious yet peculiar gizmo looks like a scarf but has a molded plastic insert. When Velcro’d around your neck, it supports your head so you can actually sleep upright.

Cadence

$154

The Honeycomb Set

Fill these TSA-compliant containers with shampoo, skincare, vitamins, medicine, or jewelry. The set of seven are leakproof and magnetic so they don’t roll around aimlessly in your bag.


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