These flight crew-approved travel essentials are must-haves for your next trip and right now, all are on sale

The countdown is on for that highly anticipated summer vacation! Before you start thinking about cocktails in your hand and sand between your toes, let's go through your travel checklist to ensure you're not forgetting anything. Got your passport and wallet? Your toiletries? Are you checking a bag or will you be a carry-on traveler? Now that we've covered the basics, there may be a few travel essentials that you haven't thought of grabbing. We're talking items that seasoned travelers like flight crew members use on the regular. From this No. 1 travel pillow to a pilot-approved carry-on, a $14 cup holder that attaches to your bag and airport-friendly Allbirds flats, these expert picks have us saying, "Why didn't I think of that?"

Ready for takeoff? Taxi down the list for the best flight crew-approved travel essentials.

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