These are travel must-haves, according to a flight attendant

Some thoughts for those of you planning spring or summer getaways (which, we hope, is all of you): Expecting the unexpected is part of traveling, but some surprises are more welcome than others. Even fun trips feature occasional headaches, from flight delays to confusing local customs.

So, yes — some things will always be out of our control, but we can preempt some of our biggest travel pet peeves before leaving for the airport. And who better to ask about that than someone who travels for a living? I reached out to my friend Emily, who's been a flight attendant since 2012. Having flown all over the globe for over a decade, she knows a thing or two about travel prep. These are her essentials for ensuring your trip goes as smoothly as possible — and they're all $25 or less.

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