THIS is the bargain buy that guarantees to make airport travel so much easier, according to a flight attendant.

Holidaymakers have rushed to get hold of the online deal which could be so useful for frequent flyers they might even make other jetsetters jealous.

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Described as “durable”, “compact” and guaranteed to be your “new go-to travel companion” a flight attendant has revealed the item which reduces stress when carrying various items through an airport.

In fact, the seemingly simple solution allows passengers the chance to “streamline” their luggage handling.

Aly Walansky told Travel and Leisure that the item “let me carry more without physically carrying more”.

Those opting to purchase the item are in luck as Amazon have reduced the original price by 18%.

Available in packs of three from the online selling giant, the luggage strap allows customers to securely fasten their travel pillow, clothing layers or other smaller bags to one item.

They have even been made available in various colours so shoppers have the chance to buy one that suits their personality or match their existing hand luggage.

Priced at just £2.80 an item, those hoping to get away this winter or stock up before next summer will want to get their hands on the travel essential.

Regular late comers to security could even find the item useful so they do not accidentally drop their valuables when making a last minute dash to their boarding gate.

Offering a heavy duty ring and quick release buckle, the item can easily be adapted to your travelling needs.

The pack available on Amazon boasts an anti-rust coating to ensure the design remains sturdy and shiny for stylish shoppers.

Designed for a wide application of uses, the hooks could be used to carry water bottles as well as heavy and bulky items.

Jetsetters are not the only customers who could benefit from purchasing the item as it has been described as great for hiking, cycling and more.

Those concerned about the added weight to their luggage with some airlines enforcing restrictions should not worry too much as the item only weighs 132 grams.

Clued-in passengers may already have the item which was only first made available earlier this year in June.

1. If you are travelling across time zones adjust your body clock in advance.

Possibly the biggest single sleep disturbance for those travelling is jet lag. Jet lag occurs when we travel across time zones and try to adjust our body clock, or circadian rhythm, too quickly.

The best way to avoid this is to set your routine closer to the time at your destination a few days before you travel.

Move your bedtime either an hour earlier (or later) each evening and try to change your meal times too if possible.

2. Get the light right.

Light is the biggest single cue for sleep and can be used to help your adjustment when travelling and getting to sleep easier.

We are naturally programmed to feel tired when it gets darker and to be woken up by the morning light.

When travelling, get your lighting in sync with the new time zone as soon as possible. If you are arriving at night, stay awake while you travel, and keep your lighting bright so you feel tired when you arrive.

3. Drink water, especially when flying.

Drink water to keep hydrated and avoid caffeine and alcohol especially when flying long haul, as dehydration is a symptom of jet lag.

For those who plan to sleep within eight hours of getting off the plane, avoid all caffeinated drinks.

In addition, while the sedative effect of alcohol may help you to get to sleep more easily it fragments sleep and reduces sleep quality.

4. Eat healthily, but not too late, and take pro-biotics.

Our digestive system and our sleep are inextricably linked and are affected by what and when we eat or drink.

Eat a varied diet with foods containing nutrients such as tryptophan, magnesium and vitamin D and eating your last big meal about four (and at least two) hours before you go to sleep.

If you are travelling across different time zones, as you adjust your sleep and wake times, also change your meals to the new time zone if possible.

5. Choose your hotel carefully.

Where you sleep matters.

Choose a destination hotel that offers you the best chance of a good night’s sleep. Check they have a decent pillow menu, black out blinds or curtains and decaffeinated drinks in the room.

Check noise levels too and ask them to provide you with a room that is on a quiet floor and away from noise pollution like traffic.

WHAT makes a great English village? Cobblestone streets, white-walled cottages, a couple of cosy pubs and the country’s highest mainline train station?

Well, if that’s the case, Dent in Cumbria has made the cut – and it even has loose ties to Queen Victoria.

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The tiny Cumbrian village, which is home to just 700 residents, is routinely regarded as one of the loveliest villages in the Dales.

Located inside Nidderdale National Landscape, an area of outstanding beauty near the Lake District, Dent is a 50-minute drive from Lancaster.

Holidaymakers who prefer to use public transport will be relieved to know that the tiny village has its own train station.

Dent Train Station is believed to be the highest mainline train station in England, with this accolade drawing in tourists from across the country.

Situated on the famous Settle-Carlisle Line, direct trains operate from Leeds to Dent giving visitors the opportunity to visit the village by rail – and that’s not all.

You can also book to stay overnight at one of the station’s buildings.

The Grade II listed property is located within an acre of land and has enough space to sleep four people in two rooms.

Week-long stays run from Saturday to Saturday or Wednesday to Wednesday, with the possibility to book three-night weekend breaks too.

Three-night stays start from £480 in November, with costs rising over the festive period.

Despite serving the village, Dent Train Station lies four miles away from the village, meaning visitors will need to walk or grab a cab to visit Dent.

There’s plenty to do in the small English village, including a 12th century church, with flagstones made from the local black Dent marble.

Other attractions include an art gallery and a blacksmith’s shop.

The English village also has a memorial fountain to its most famous son, geologist Professor Adam Sedgwick.

Sedgwick was considered one of the founding fathers of the modern science of geology.

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He was also a friend of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and a later opponent of Charles Darwin.

Stone Close is a popular coffee shop in the village, serving a range of home-baked goods.

There are only two pubs in the village, the George and the Dragon is an award-winning pub famed for its cider and perry.

Meanwhile, the Sun Inn promises punters a no-frills experience.

There are a range of overnight accommodation options in the English village like B&BS and a room at the Sun Inn.

Another tiny village in the UK has been compared to a retro 1940s film set.

And an abandoned village in England only opens to tourists once a year.

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NEW summer flights will be launched across the UK next year – prepare for hours to be knocked off your journey.

Flights to and from these destinations previously took around nine hours, with at least one stopover, and cost hundreds and hundreds of pounds.

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But now, Brits will be able to fly from opposite ends of the country with the leading UK airline, Longair.

Longair will connect Glasgow Airport (GLA/EGPF) to Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) as part of its summer 2025 schedule.

The schedule is meant to support those in Scotland and the UK with cheaper, direct services to top business and tourist destinations.

Previously, flights from Glasgow to Newquay included at least one stopover.

On average, they took around nine hours and cost hundreds and hundreds of pounds.

Alternatively, driving takes around nine hours.

However, the starting price of the direct Longair flights will be £89.99.

This includes in-hold and cabin baggage, plus taxes.

The airline has said passengers will need to book now to secure seats for flights across May to September.

Luke Lovegrove, Chief Commercial Officer at Loganair said: “We are really pleased to be adding the Glasgow to Newquay service to our network of regional UK routes and we’re sure it will prove a popular choice in summer 2025.  

“We will continue to work closely with the teams at both airports to maximise the potential of this route in line with our continued commitment to UK regional connectivity.”  

Chris Tibbett, Aero Director at AGS Airports added: “We are thrilled to see Glasgow’s home airline, Loganair, expanding its network with the reinstatement of the popular Glasgow to Newquay route.

“Thousands of passengers travel between Glasgow and Cornwall each summer, and this key leisure service provides an excellent opportunity for those in Western Scotland to explore one of the UK’s most beautiful holiday destinations.  

“With the addition of Newquay, Glasgow will be connected to nine destinations in England next summer.

“This news highlights our continued commitment to offering passengers a wide range of direct services across the UK.” 

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AN island has been described as paradise – with blue lagoons, sandy beaches and towns like something from a fairytale.

Gotland is off the coast of Stockholm, between Sweden and Latvia.

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It’s not one to visit in winter – many stores close and temperatures drop as low as 2C.

But visit in the summer and you can see why it has been dubbed a paradise island by Visit Sweden.

The main town is on the east coast, with Visby feeling like you’re gone back in time.

Also compared to a fairytale town, the quaint shops and buildings are painted in bright colours.

One of the most popular foodie spots is Lilla Bjers with small plates that have been called “once-in-a-lifetime dining” with it all farm to table.

For something more laidback, there is the also-popular Surfers, a Chinese restaurant.

There is a huge Viking history too, with burial grounds, museums and even a reconstructed Viking village.

You can stay the night at Stavgard, with longhouses you can rent to ‘glamp’ in

Another popular attraction are sea stacks, also called raukar, which are limestone monoliths scattered along the coast.

While there, make sure to fine the island’s own Blue Lagoon, with waters that are bright turquoise in the summer.

Otherwise if you are outdoorsy, there are lots of flat cycle paths, hiking trails and even shallow beaches to swim in.

You will have to time it right, with temperatures between 20C and 25C in the summer.

Fancy staying? Some of the popular hotels include Clarion Hotel Wisby or the Hotel St Clemens, with rooms inside historical buildings.

There are also budget options such as Best Westerns and and Scandic Visby.

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There are two ways to get to Gotland.

One is by ferry, taking around three hours when departing from either Nynäshamn or Oskershamn.

Or you can fly to Visby Airport on the island, with flights from both Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Brits can travel from the UK to Stockholm for £14.99 with Ryanair from London Stansted, or to Gothenburg from £15.21.

Here’s an island in Denmark that has been dubbed “sunshine island”.

Want to stay in the UK? Here are the British islands where you are most likely to see the Northern Lights.

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A THIRD of flyers are adapting their airport attire to account for security checks, research has found.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent have previously had to remove their shoes in airport security.

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And 30 per cent feel restricted by what they can wear before jetting off.

Only 19 per cent of passengers will wear boots at an airport because of the need to take them off, and 30 per cent have previously avoided wearing boots to account for security when travelling.

The research was commissioned by London Luton Airport, which has recently installed next generation security scanners meaning passengers no longer need to remove footwear or have wardrobe worries.

It also means travellers can also leave liquids and electronic items in their bags as they pass through security.

Neil Thompson, chief operations officer at the airport, said: “We were delighted to become one of the first major airports in the UK to offer the benefits of next generation security to passengers ahead of what was a busy and successful summer at the airport.

“This investment provides LLA with enhanced screening technology, significantly streamlining operations to ensure a simple, friendly airport experience for all of our guests.”

It also emerged from the research that a quarter of travellers cited footwear as the first item of clothing considered when deciding on their airport ‘get up’.

With this rising to 43 per cent for Gen Z 44 per cent for Millennial flyers.

More than one in four (26 per cent) of passengers dread the prospect of having to go barefoot when at the security gates.

As many feel embarrassed (20 per cent) and self-conscious (20 per cent) at the prospect of baring their feet whilst going through security in case they have a hole in their sock.

Bu nearly half (46 per cent) are excited by the prospect of a more simplified travel process.

And as a result, many are planning on sporting heavy footwear before they next jet off, like Timberlands (26 per cent) and Dr Martens (23 per cent).