As an Australian living abroad and working in travel, I've done my fair share of long-haul flights. I've lost luggage, missed layovers, fluked upgrades and eaten too many sad airport sandwiches than I care to admit. Below is our ultimate packing list of all the long-haul flight essentials you need for your next trip. A compact carry-on suitcaseFor short flights, it's easy to get away with storing everything in a backpack or tote bag or travelling with carry-on luggage only. Here are some styles I recommend or take a look at our best carry-on luggage and packing cube guides for more.