Everybody prepares for a vacation differently. Some people make a checklist, pack a day in advance and get to the airport three hours early. Others might toss their things willy-nilly in their suitcase and rush out the door at the last minute to barely make their flight. If you wear hearing aids, you might want to scoot yourself into that first group to ensure you both remember and properly care for your devices during travel.
Let’s examine a few tips you can implement to have a stress-free trip with your hearing aids.
Make a Checklist
Any hearing aid accessory you use regularly should accompany you to your destination. A few possible items include:
- A cleaning kit
- A charger or extra batteries
- An electric dehumidifier or drying jar
- Wax guards
- Vent cleaners
- Clips or lanyards
You might not need all of these accessories, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you’ve used it within the last month, you should bring it!
Store Accessories in Your Carry-on
Losing your hearing aid charger, batteries or cleaning kit if the airline misplaces your bags can leave you without the clear, amplified sound your devices provide. Packing your hearing aid accessories in your carry-on will ensure that you can enjoy all the benefits your devices offer for every day of your vacation.
Pack Delicate Accessories in an Electronics Case
In addition to carrying your hearing aid supplies onto the plane, you can protect them further by storing them in an electronics case—preferably a waterproof one.
Don’t Remove Your Hearing Aids Through Security
When you go through TSA at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, the agents might ask you to take off your shoes, remove any liquids or place your electronics in a separate bin. The good news for hearing aid users is that you shouldn’t need to remove your hearing aids before going through the metal detector. Just tell TSA that you’re wearing them just in case there’s any confusion.
Store Your Hearing Aids in a Safe Location
If you remove your hearing aids during a long flight, don’t set them on your tray table or in your lap; they belong in their case, ideally in the electronic case in your carry-on.
For more information or to schedule a pre-trip hearing aid cleaning, contact Audiology and Hearing Aid Services today.