The best flight-crew-approved travel essentials for your next trip — all on sale

Travel smarter, not harder with these packing cubes,
 compression socks and other faves from the aces of the airport.
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Save big on these picks from professional globe-trotters, starting at just $12.

Your summer vacation is calling — are you ready for it? And no, I'm not talking about your itinerary or packing list (because I'm sure you've nailed both). It's the travel gear that takes you from one place to the next, like packing cubes and luggage, that sets the tone for your trip.

Although you probably have quite a few trips under your belt, no one knows travel quite like the people who do it for a living: flight attendants and pilots. Right now, you can score some serious savings on the travel gear these professional jet-setters use when they hit the skies. Some of their high-flying faves include this No. 1 bestselling travel pillow, a Travelpro expandable carry-on for $50 off, a $12 cup holder that attaches to your bag, and top-rated compression socks for nearly half off. Ready for takeoff? Taxi down our list for a bunch of flight crew-approved travel essentials.

By Moriba Cummings.

Full story at Yahoo News.