Whether visiting somewhere for the first time or returning to a much-loved destination, getting on a plane is always exciting. But for all the joy that travel brings, things don’t always run smoothly. As those that have borne the brunt of airport chaos and flight cancellations will know, it’s often the little things that can make a difference to a journey – sometimes all it takes is a pair of fully charged headphones to get you through the stress. For 2024 our editors are committed to embracing the joy of travel, via the help of some little in-flight luxuries and strategic airport hacks.
For the frequent traveller in your life that is fluent in airport codes, here we share our favourite travel gifts for making a good trip even better.