2 American Airlines flight attendants tell us the travel essentials they'd never fly without

• Preparing for travel can be exhausting. Not only do you need to pack for your destination, you also need to pack supplies for the flight and for hanging around the airport.
• To get a better sense of what we should pack when traveling, we reached out to the experts: flight attendants.
• Michaela Rutherford and Justin Moyer have both served as flight attendants for American Airlines. They shared with us all the tips, tricks, and products that'll make your next flight a breeze.
• Check out the 13 travel essentials you need for your next flight, according to two flight attendants, below.

Packing efficiently is an art. When it comes to the craft, there may be no one more experienced than a flight attendant. After all, their job requires them to travel constantly. They know airports like the back of their hands and they probably take more flights in a week than most people do in a whole year. So, when it comes to knowing what to pack to make airline travel easier, more efficient, and more comfortable, we trust them.

We spoke with two American Airlines flight attendants - Michaela Rutherford, who flew with American for a year, and Justin Moyer, who has been an attendant with the airline for three years - and asked them to share the products they can't fly without. From accessories that make long flights more comfortable to beauty products that make sure they look refreshed by the time they land, they let us in on all the products and life hacks they rely on while they're in the air - and in airports. Hopefully their advice will make preparing for your next flight a little easier.

Keep reading for 13 travel essentials you should always fly with, according to two flight attendants.

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