The essentials No amount of research was going to bring me peace of mind, and the idea of wrapping myself in cling film definitely sounded tempting. But I'm happy to inform you that was not necessary. What is necessary? Face mask, wipes, and hand sanitizer. Ideally, you'd want to bring a handful of each item, but especially cotton face coverings because most airlines require you to keep yours on for the duration of the flight. After a few hours of nonstop wear on the plane, you'll be happy to have a fresh face mask to switch into as soon as you land. Another thing I brought, per the CDC's recommendations, was a mini first aid kit. (FYI: I also packed disposable gloves because public bathrooms gross me out, but the CDC says they are not necessary.) On to my packing strategy, which is very much like a game of Tetris—and my usual of M.O. of organizing things in clear makeup pouches totally worked in my favor. When it came time to load the security bins, I didn't have to waste time rifling through my bag to pull out a laptop or liquids (i.e., unnecessarily touching and, in my anxious mind, contaminating them). In lieu of a handbag, I also opted for a roomy, foldable tote that I could throw in the laundry machine upon arrival (a pro tip from nurses and health care workers). Win. Source: https://www.glamour.com/story/flying-during-coronavirus-what-to-pack