Pack These 5 Things on Your Next Flight to Feel Like You’re Flying First Class

So, you couldn't figure out how to get upgraded to first class, and you're stuck struggling to snooze in coach. Block out bright lights and create a more sleep-friendly environment on your next long flight with a luxurious silk eye mask. Why silk versus cotton? Silk is the ideal fabric for keeping the light out and providing your eye area with the coverage that feels lightweight and gentle on the skin.

We love this limited edition gold sleep mask from SlipSilk, $45. Made from 100 per cent silk with a pure silk liner and crafted with non-toxic dyes, it’s the ultimate travel luxury you should never fly without.

For a totally indulgent mid-air experience, spring for their Beauty To Go! Travel Set, which includes one silk sleep mask and matching travel pillow in a silk cover.

Is there a difference between regular socks and reading socks? If you’re looking for that first-class-feel, than you bet there is! Reading socks will be thicker, longer and cozy enough to double as slippers during your flight. You may not be able to expand your seat size in coach, but you can make it a more comfortable experience.

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No one quite knows how to do reading socks like Indigo – and they’ve outdone themselves with this luxurious fully lined and fluffy pair of reading socks, $35. We guarantee that after all that running around between terminals, your feet will thank you!

Bring on all the cozy accessories you want, but when it comes to snacks, beware: these are the foods flight attendants hate to see on flights.

Make your flight feel like a first-class spa from the comfort of your seat with a luxurious face mask or moisturizer. Simply skip your usual makeup routine pre-flight, and instead apply a simple leave-on face mask or ultra-moisturizer from your seat. If you’re not thrilled about making a bare-faced arrival at your destination, simply pack your beauty essentials in your carry-on and take a few minutes pre-landing to apply. Your skin will thank you, and your face will look (and feel!) as though you’ve just arrived from a trip to the spa.

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Be good to your skin – and stay beauty-conscious – with this 100 per cent vegetarian and cruelty-free face mask. The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-In Moisture Face Mask, $24, gives you everything you could want in a luxurious masking experience, minus the risk of frightening fellow travellers or any messy cleanup! This lightweight gel-cream mask will give your skin the moisture-boost it needs to keep you looking fresh and glowing from takeoff to landing.

Whether you like the feel of a fresh stack of magazines and paperback novels, or the convenience of a tablet that can do it all, never board a flight without your own personal entertainment system. From magazines to music, nothing passes the time like some entertainment options that have all been selected according to your taste.

Worried about running out of things to pass the time? Just choose from our list of 20 things to do when bored on a plane!

Never leave it up to the airline to keep you entertained on your flight. Take matters into your own hands with a lightweight tablet and a subscription service that will allow you to download music, movies and magazines for offline enjoyment! We love the sleek, easy-to-pack and ultra affordable Samsung tablet, $180. At 8” with 16gb of storage, it’s the perfect addition to any luxury traveller’s list of in-flight must-haves.

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The perfect travel purse should not only be stylish, but practical too. Your options for the best in luxurious travel bags have come a long way, and aside from a roomy interior, look for modern add-ons to the classic tote shape when deciding which chic carry-all is right for you.

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If ever there was a bag that combined the ultimate in first-class style with all the modern-day tech you could need to make it through a long flight – this is it! Kate Spade has partnered with the experts in travel bags, EverPurse, for a line of travel bags that not only look super chic, but can actually charge your phone wirelessly from wherever you are. The discreet inner charging pocket in the EverPurse Kate Spade Small Harmony bag, US$479, ensures you can take off – and land – without ever worrying about running out of battery, sparing you those pesky tangled cables and the need for in-seat charging ports. Did we mention the hardware on this pretty purse is all 14 karat gold-plated? So chic.

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