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Anyway you swing it, flying from the US to the Middle East/North Africa is a long haul and most times it includes an overnight flight and totals about 19 hours if you're lucky.

Couple that with the first time trip and I'm thinking I need a miracle to make me look good after traveling for so long in a tin can with no good air circulation.

What did everyone wear the first time they flew out to meet their SO? Any tips on lookin' "daisy fresh" once you step foot off that plane? :help:

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The first time I wore capris and a shirt and yes I changed on the plane. I washed my face and teeth before we landed and to be honest I didn't feel much better. I hate flying for that long. I was so tired I didn't even care anymore.

The second, third, and fourth times I just wore sweats.

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I wore sweats during the flight but I brought a dress, heels, perfume, make up, brush, hairspray, and transformed myself in the last hour of the flight. :lol:

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Yoga pants, a long sleeve Wisconsin tshirt and a white scarf the first and second time. Can't remember what I wore the 3rd time :unsure:

I kept the same outfit, but brought a tooth brush and some other stuff to freshen up. With the new airport rules, you might want to check ahead of time before bringing any of that stuff on, lest it get confiscated. I think they now allow you to buy stuff from the duty free shops inside security.

I think we were both just so relieved that we were both there at the airport that we didn't care how we both looked :luv: I do still remember what he was wearing though, where he was standing at the door, how he was standing, and our first hug *faints*

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You can pack one ziploc (the second-smallest size) with liquids of less than 3 oz each. Don't forget mascara is a liquid, so put it in there. Except contact solution, which can be 4.

I suggest you do.

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I don't think toothpaste is allowed. :(

I have a 8 hour layover at Heathrow and read on a different forum that near terminal 4 you can walk to the Hilton and for $10 pounds you can use the gym facilities including the showers, sauna, etc. I think I'll do that to freshen up before the flight to Cairo.

I never even thought of changing in the plane. How the heck do you do that in those tiny lil bathrooms on the plane? :huh:

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06/16/07 - Medical Examination

06/26/07 - Packet 3 SUBMITTED FINALLY!!!!

07/07/07 - Received pkt 4

07/22/07 - interview consular never bothered to show up for work.

07/29/07 - interview.

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I don't think toothpaste is allowed. :(

I have a 8 hour layover at Heathrow and read on a different forum that near terminal 4 you can walk to the Hilton and for $10 pounds you can use the gym facilities including the showers, sauna, etc. I think I'll do that to freshen up before the flight to Cairo.

I never even thought of changing in the plane. How the heck do you do that in those tiny lil bathrooms on the plane? :huh:

It's not that hard really. That's a good idea though for Heathrow to take a shower there. The first thing I ever want to do after I fly is take a hot shower. Yuck!

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I don't think toothpaste is allowed. :(

I have a 8 hour layover at Heathrow and read on a different forum that near terminal 4 you can walk to the Hilton and for $10 pounds you can use the gym facilities including the showers, sauna, etc. I think I'll do that to freshen up before the flight to Cairo.

I never even thought of changing in the plane. How the heck do you do that in those tiny lil bathrooms on the plane? :huh:

Toothpaste is allowed! Don't worry! :)

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I wore a charcoal grey turtleneck sweater, jeans, black high heeled boots and a black higab. I left the house fresh out of the shower with no make up on. I brought a change of undies and socks in my carry on along with Summer's Eve wipes, toothpaste, deodorant, makeup, perfume, gum, etc. When I landed in Frankfurt the next morning I reapplied deodorant, used my wipes, washed my face, and brushed my teeth. About an hour before leaving for Alex I did the same plus put on my makeup. There was a 4 hr flight from Frankfurt to Alex so about 20 mins before landing I checked my makeup and put on a little perfume. I looked just fine and smelled great!

Mohamed looked and smelled sooo good when I got to the airport...ahhhhhhhh. He was wearing a brown sweater,jeans, and new shoes.

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You can pack one ziploc (the second-smallest size) with liquids of less than 3 oz each. Don't forget mascara is a liquid, so put it in there. Except contact solution, which can be 4.

I suggest you do.

Actually they've changed that. This is per British Air, though it depends on where you're going. This is for those exiting London going on to an International destination:

Revised Hand baggage restrictions for UK departing flights

British Airways is implementing revised measures, introduced by the UK government's Department for Transport, with effect from Friday September 22, 2006.

The new measures allow all air travellers departing from a UK airport to carry onboard ONE larger industry standard-sized bag, no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Please note:Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried WITHIN the single item of cabin baggage.

In addition, customers who need to carry with them musical instruments may now carry them through security search provided they can be x-rayed.

Restrictions still apply on items allowed through security carried in a cabin bag.

The following items must NOT be carried in the cabin bag:

Liquid cosmetics

All toiletries

All liquids

All drinks

Cigarette lighters must not be carried through security. They may be purchased airside and carried onto an aircraft on the person, except for flights to the USA. They must not be carried in a cabin bag.

Items previously prohibited in cabin baggage, such as sharp objects, should not be carried onboard.

Cabin bags MAY contain the following:

Electronic equipment, including laptops, mobile phones, MP3 players, portable music and DVD players, digital and film cameras, video cameras.

Essential medicines in liquid form, in quantities of less than 50ml.

Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle MUST be tasted by the accompanying guardian.

Solid cosmetics.

Other items normally carried in cabin baggage, such as books, medicines in non-liquid form, keys, and travel documents may be carried in the cabin bag, as long as they fit into a bag no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Pushchairs and walking aids, including wheelchairs are permitted but must be security screened.

To help progress through the airport all customers are asked to adhere to the restrictions. Failure to do so will significantly delay the security screening process and inconvenience other travellers.

Customers whose bags exceed the permitted dimensions will be asked to check them in and prohibited items will be confiscated by the airport security team,

Electronic equipment such as laptops will be required to be removed from hand baggage and screened separately. We recommend these items be packed carefully for easy removal at the security search point.

Customers may purchase any item in store in the departure lounge before departing their final UK airport and take onto the aircraft as normal.

Customers transferring through the UK

Customers transferring through the UK will be subject to the same hand baggage restrictions as those starting their journey from a UK airport.

If you arrive into the UK to connect with a British Airways flight (irrespective of original carrier) with more than ONE industry standard sized bag (56cm x 45cm x 25cm) or with prohibited items, you may be asked to check additional items into the hold, significantly delaying your onward journey.

Customers transferring through a UK airport onto another flight must not buy any prohibited items such as liquid cosmetics and toiletries until they have cleared security for their final departure from a UK airport.

I wore a charcoal grey turtleneck sweater, jeans, black high heeled boots and a black higab. I left the house fresh out of the shower with no make up on. I brought a change of undies and socks in my carry on along with Summer's Eve wipes, toothpaste, deodorant, makeup, perfume, gum, etc. When I landed in Frankfurt the next morning I reapplied deodorant, used my wipes, washed my face, and brushed my teeth. About an hour before leaving for Alex I did the same plus put on my makeup. There was a 4 hr flight from Frankfurt to Alex so about 20 mins before landing I checked my makeup and put on a little perfume. I looked just fine and smelled great!

Weren't you hot in the sweater and boots?

I can't bring perfume. :(

12/28/06 - got married :)

02/05/07 - I-130 NOA1

02/21/07 - I-129 NOA1

04/09/07 - I-130 and I-129F approval email sent!!!!

04/26/07 - Packet 3 received

06/16/07 - Medical Examination

06/26/07 - Packet 3 SUBMITTED FINALLY!!!!

07/07/07 - Received pkt 4

07/22/07 - interview consular never bothered to show up for work.

07/29/07 - interview.

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I can't bring perfume. :(

Tear out one of those samples from a magazine, the rub on kind. I don't think you will have a problem bringing that. :thumbs:

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I can't bring perfume. :(

Tear out one of those samples from a magazine, the rub on kind. I don't think you will have a problem bringing that. :thumbs:

Oh wow that's a great idea!!!

12/28/06 - got married :)

02/05/07 - I-130 NOA1

02/21/07 - I-129 NOA1

04/09/07 - I-130 and I-129F approval email sent!!!!

04/26/07 - Packet 3 received

06/16/07 - Medical Examination

06/26/07 - Packet 3 SUBMITTED FINALLY!!!!

07/07/07 - Received pkt 4

07/22/07 - interview consular never bothered to show up for work.

07/29/07 - interview.

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I think we were both just so relieved that we were both there at the airport that we didn't care how we both looked :luv: I do still remember what he was wearing though, where he was standing at the door, how he was standing, and our first hug *faints*

awwwww (L)

12/28/06 - got married :)

02/05/07 - I-130 NOA1

02/21/07 - I-129 NOA1

04/09/07 - I-130 and I-129F approval email sent!!!!

04/26/07 - Packet 3 received

06/16/07 - Medical Examination

06/26/07 - Packet 3 SUBMITTED FINALLY!!!!

07/07/07 - Received pkt 4

07/22/07 - interview consular never bothered to show up for work.

07/29/07 - interview.

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Ron Paul 2008

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