HOLIDAY LIKE A HOSTESS

The secret shop where flight attendants get all their ingenious travel items REVEALED…

The clever gadgets help keep you safe in hotel rooms,  protect against germs and help you pack more efficiently

CABIN crew spend most of their days flying between countries, so they know better than anyone else what makes travelling hassle-free.

It turns out there are numerous gadgets that take the pain out of flying... and you don't need to be a professional flight attendant to own them.

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Flight attendants own a number of clever gadgets that take the pain out of flyingCredit: Getty Images

The online store sells a range of ingenious items that do everything from keep you safe in hotel rooms to protecting against germs.

They also have products that help you pack more efficiently and keep skin moisturised in the dry air of the aeroplane cabin.

Read on to discover what the flight attendants carry in their luggage that you don't, which helps them keep smiling through an eight-hour trip...

Surface Area Remote Shield - 10 pack $3.99 (£3.19)

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The TV remote is the germiest spot of any hotel room, but these plastic sleeves minimise bacterial contaminationCredit: flightattendantshop

The Surface Area Remote Shield was developed by a commercial pilot in order to minimise bacterial contamination found on hotel TV remote controls.

Numerous studies have shown that the TV remote is the germiest spot of any hotel room and it should be treated as such.

The Surface Area Remote Shield is a plastic sleeve that can be packed anywhere in your bags so you will always have it with you.

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TBone Luggage Handle Extender $19.99 (£16) 

The TBone Luggage Handle Extender accessory extends the luggage handle so taller users' posture is more erectCredit: flightattendantshop

This travel accessory extends the luggage handle so taller users' posture is more erect, which greatly reduces back fatigue and improves the health of the traveller.

The handle is shaped with finger grips and is ideal for those travellers with arthritis, carpel tunnel, or other health related issues.

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The Swinging Cup - $12.00 (£9.60)

 The Swinging Cup is a hands-free cup carrier that attaches to any roller bagCredit: flightattendantshop

The Swinging Cup is a hands-free hot or cold cup carrier that easily attaches to any roller bag, so you don't need to sacrifice a drink when you're on the go.

Simply secure the Swinging Cup handle wrap around your bag handle and slip your cup into the sleeve.

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Travelon Packable Backpack - Black $29.99 (£24)

The Travelon Packable Backpack folds into a pocket for packing and opens to full-size backpack

The Travelon Packable Backpack can be easily packed in your luggage and put into use for shopping trips, outings, and overflow situations.

The backpack folds into a pocket for packing and storage and opens to full-size backpack.

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The main compartment has two interior pockets, a front compartment has media pocket and audio port, plus two water bottle pockets.

Belle Hop Travel Door Alarm $10.99 (£8.79)

The Belle Hop Travel Door Alarm lets out a loud, high-pitched alarm if activated by movementCredit: flightattendantshop

If you want to feel extra secure in your hotel room, bring this door alarm.

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Hang it from your hotel or dorm room door handle as an added safety measure - if activated by movement, it lets out a loud, high-pitched 91dB alarm.

Lewis N. Clark Immersion Heater $14.99 (£11.99)

This immersion heater is pocket sized and means you can create a hot beverage on the go.Credit: flightattendantshop

Forget a travel kettle, this immersion heater is pocket-sized and means you can create a hot beverage on the go.
The Lewis N. Clark Immersion Heater has 120/240V dual voltage and boils water in minutes.

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