What to wear on the flight to Hurghada (airport AC vs Egypt heat)?

One traveler always flies in long pants rather than shorts: she wears above-the-knee compression socks for the flight, and shorts paired with tall socks look odd at the airport, so she sticks with trousers.

A practical hack: wear thin jersey shorts under loose pants, plus a t-shirt and a zip-up hoodie. Swap sneakers for rubber flip-flops right at the departure airport — more comfortable for security and bathroom trips. On the plane you only need to take off the pants and hoodie; if it's just your family in the row, you can slip the pants off right at your seat since shorts are already underneath.

General advice: opt for light cotton or linen pants rather than shorts — planes and departure airports are often chilly because of air conditioning.

You can also change clothes on the plane, but many find shorts simply more comfortable for flying overall. The same goes for footwear: switching into flip-flops or sandals already at the departure airport makes the flight feel easier.