Most travelers have a tendency to over pack or under prepare for a long flight, resulting in two travel no-nos: bag fees and jet lag. That sort of inefficiency and lack of sleep might be the norm for some travelers, but it doesn’t fly when travel is your lifestyle.

Scott Keyes, co-owner of Scott’s Cheap Flights, spoke with Travel + Leisure to explain how a travel expert prepares for a long flight. Keyes is all about taking advantage of the cheap international flight deals his team digs up, but knows that a little strategy goes a long way when it comes to long flights and new destinations.

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