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Another tip: a shemagh is really versatile piece of clothing. It packs small but can be used as a small blanket or even neck pillow amongst many other uses.
Mostly just ... patience. Nobody WANTS to be on a 15 hour flight, it's like we're all in misery together. And as far as flight attendants are concerned, I know I couldn't look my best for 15 hours so remember they're operating on very little sleep, too. We're all on this plane, we're all going to get there, nobody is going to get there earlier, just be nice.
Recently, while preparing to board a flight to Rome from Newark, I struck up a conversation with a flight attendant. I felt the need to ask her how SHE was doing. She told me. And then I told her in so many words that I appreciated her. She gave me a hug and held on for an extra second or two. I think she really needed to feel appreciated.
Make sure to keep it in your carry on... I put one in my luggage once and they informed me that I could either go to retrieve it and miss my flight, or they would destroy it. They destroyed it.
If you're using in ear headphones on a flight I would recommend not putting them in until the cab gets pressurized. The last time I used in-ear headphones on a flight it didn't wait my ears didn't pop and for 2 hours it felt like my eardrums were going to explode. No joke I was sweating and was contemplating asking the flight attendant to land the plane. I didn't fully regained my hearing for at least 3 days.
This happens to me headphones or not. I've tried all the tricks but can't get it to consistently work. I've also found descent to be the worst, but not all the time. Your advice is great though. Going up or down, take out your earphones or use over ears. You can chew gum or swallow, but the thing that works best for me is the hold my nose and gently try and push air out. This causes small pops that equalise everything. Hope everyone has a good flight!
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As a diver, I can equalize my ears by just jotting my jaw even with earbuds.
@@ProjectUntethered Better still. A "snood" /tube scarf/ biker scarf (were you wearing one at 9:50?) Multi purpose. If for some reason you're wearing a mask ("2021"?) You can place the mask inside the scarf and pull that up over your nose, no ear loops, more comfortable. Sleeping? Fold into 3-4, great eye mask. In that configuration, it also holds your earbuds in place.
Another tip for connecting international flights: There are many international airports that have free shower facilities. If you have the time between flights, it's totally worth using them to freshen up and even change into clean clothes too. I've done this from the YYZ-TPE-NRT flight. YYZ-TPE is a 15 hour flight. With the 3.5 hour layover, it was the perfect time to take a shower and freshen up. That way I felt awake a refreshed for the 4 hour flight to NRT. It made such a huge improvement to the journey :)
Is there a scientific term for the layer of jizz one gets from air travel? Always feel like i got a facial from the colonel after any flight longer than 3 hours.
the crying babies part made me remember a flight where there was one on all 4 seats around me, was already preparing for a no sleep flight luckily none of them cried and even got to talk with one of the parents there, they also offered me cookies, weird to found such nice people
My fanny pack was a GOD SEND not only while going through airports, but for my full vacation in general. Thank you!! You made my flight from Dubai to Chicago a dream!
Bring a sandwich bag that can fit your phone. Use the eating tray to hold the top part of the bag by relocking the tray with bag partially inserted. Use blue tooth or poke a hole in the bag if you use wired headsets. Enjoy without holding your phone! 😃
1- say hi to your row mates, make it easy for everyone to talk to each other if and when needed. 2- try to plan to get sleep before hand (don't drink coffee, tire yourself out before the flight) 3- Get ear plus, an eye mask and a pillow (these all will put you to sleep) 4- make sure you're covered.
I bring a light jacket every time. it saves space in the luggage and you’ll feel more comfortable if the plane is cold. it can double as a back pillow.
Regarding jet lag, our travel agent suggested doing whatever was needed to stay awake until 7 pm local time before going to bed. For us, it resulted in a quick body clock reset without the need to slowly adjust by an hour each day ahead of time.
Looking back, I don’t think that there has EVER been a time when I have flown somewhere that I haven’t been tired. Even in the same time zone. All I can say is that it worked for us going to Europe from the west coast and back. Twice now. We have another upcoming trip, and will try to adhere to the same strategy.
If going east, go out and walk in the sun to get as much sun exposure as possible. Walk a lot. Do NOT take a nap when you arrive. Stay up until at least 10pm local time. You will be exhausted, but should sleep through the night and wake up refreshed and ready to go in the morning. Going west? Good luck!
Brilliant observations and suggestions. Now I realise why the queues for the bathroom /toilet /loo always seem to bunch up and how to choose my loo time more effectiently. Also your "fanny pack" suggestion is a very good idea, pulling stuff into or out off my carry on luggage /backpack repeatedly and the remote overhead storage problem as well. Really useful tips. I am in my 70s and still travelling long haul by myself so all suggestions very useful.
I once had a long “conversation” with a flight attendant who insisted my bum bag must be stowed in the overhead locker as carry on luggage while i was sitting in an exit row despite it being firmly attatched to me. He wasnt budging and the plane apparently wasnt going anywhere until i complied so i reluctantly gave in but couldnt see the logic and sat fuming for the entire journey and have never used anything detatchable like bum bags or passport holders since
Yeah that is kind of annoying. Might be a good idea to shift it over to your side and hide it with your ark if you get out in the emergency exit, just in case. I’ve only been in the emergency exit row a handful of times, but haven’t run into problems yet. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Lots of great tips! I just wanted to note that the airline pillows and blankets aren't reused on LH flights. At least on my airline and most others, the cleaners take away the dirty ones and bring fresh ones. It'd be way more work to fold the old ones onto every seat than to put the plastic wrapped clean blankets on the seat
Travel for work with my Apple noise-canceling AirPods and use the Airfly ALL the time. Works great and very handy to have. On my last flight my seat mate saw me using it and by the time we landed an hour later, and several questions later, they ordered it from Amazon. 😂
I just bought and used one for the first time. Another advantage is that if your entertainment is not dependent on visuals, like music or standup comedy, you can continue to listen while standing up to stretch, waiting for the bathroom, etc.
My flight to Hawaii, my home, had my teeth chattering because I was informed there was not one blanket on the whole plane. That was a horrible long flight. I didn’t even have a sweater. Now I’m prepared! I also have peripheral artery disease My doctor told me not to wear compression socks but I do a lot of leg exercises on the plane. Enjoyed your video. Aloha
Oh no!! They should have at least had extra blankets in storage - shame on them. But yeah, it’s a good idea to always pack your own warmth just in case!
I've just travelled to Australia from the UK. 21 hours in total. Best tip is to sleep if you can. Comfortable clothes, cotton jumper etc. Scarf which I used on and off because I was cold and then hot. Eye mask , slip on shoes , compression socks. Turn TV off when eating. Sit up and enjoy your food. Alot of folk slouching watching TV whilst eating , I felt that it was rude for the air hostesses.
How is it rude to the flight attendants? I paid for my ticket and will enjoy my food watching a series or a movie, and there’s literally nothing disrespectful about it.
I really appreciate what you do here. And, I'm actually glad TSA is maddening; this world we live in now is more than maddening and horrific. I was a banker for awhile, and when clients would bitch about showing their license or say, "That teller should know me! I come here all the time!" I would say to them, "I understand. But, the more difficult it is for you to get your money, the more difficult it is for somebody else to get your money."
Cool Video, But I have to say.... Isle for the win. Being in Australia, every flight is basically a long hall flight and having been to 32 countries, my preference is (center row) Isle seats. The main reason is that you have easy access to bags and the bathroom. If you are traveling with someone, at worst they only need to move over 1 person, not 2. Also, you get more space for your shoulders and legs, assuming you have a good travel pillow you shouldn't have much movement while sleeping.
Fanny packs rock. (Don't say 'Fanny' if you're traveling to Ireland, though....) I love traveling in cargo pants. The pockets are empty through the airport, but filled once I get ready to board or am boarded and in my seat. Having everything I want in-flight right on my bod below the waist and arms reach works very well. Trust me...Asia, Europe, Africa, South America....has never failed me. Just make sure the pockets can be secured with a zipper, snap or velcro.
Most importantly, for a long haul flight, if you wear contacts make sure you bring some kind of eye drop wetter. The dry air in the cabin will dry out your contacts and you will be miserable!!
Love the Trtl neck pillow! Easy to tuck into a carry on bag too. If you are someone who doesn't have a hard time sleeping in a sitting position, then skip a neck pillow altogether. But as someone who cannot sleep like that, the Trtl is great to have! I've been taking little travel packs of wet wipes/baby wipes with us on trips for years now and I'll never travel without them! Great for freshening up on a plane or to get the grime off your hands while you're out and about. I'll wipe down my face and arms on the plane then put on some lotion just before we land and I feel so much better. If the plane right was hot for some reason, I've been known to go into the bathroom and do a little "mini bath" in there with the wipes. Lol! Reapply lotion and deodorant, brush them teeth and you're good to go! This might just be me, but I like to bring a water bottle with me. Keep it empty until we get through security then fill it up. That or I buy an overpriced bottle of water at the airport and hold on to it to refill it. Then it doesn't matter if I get tired of carrying it, I can just toss it. Don't have to worry about it getting lost either.
My head always flops forward when I fall asleep but they make a neck pillow for that too. Check out the Cabeau Evolution S3. It has a strap that connects to the headrest so you don't do that.
Patience is key during those long-haul flights! Just a friendly reminder that, like us, flight attendants are doing their best during those 15 hours. It's a shared journey, and a little kindness goes a long way. Speaking of smooth journeys, I always ensure stress-free arrivals with Express Parking - a hassle-free airport parking solution! 🅿
I love bulkhead seats on long haul. I can get up without bugging my neighbor too much. On short domestic flight that I need to connect from, I buy aisle seat as close to the front so I can zip off the plane faster.
Thanks for the great tips. My lifehack is one you already mentioned, noise cancelling earbuds, the airfly pro Bluetooth transmitter, and the double mini jack adapter. It works great and allows to keep the volume low. I also tried a cheap transmitter from Amazon first, which has good reviews, but it has tons of noise when using in a plane and was impossible to use. So I recommend the airfly pro which works great for me. I tend to pick aisle seats on long flights, so I can get up and stretch whenever I want. Also go to the wc and access the luggage compartment so I can offload more things.
TRTL pillow is great! It does get some getting used to, but I do like it better than the standard travel pillow. Another use: behind the neck when you are watching the Entertainment system. The bend in the frame fits perfectly as a support, so when you’re awake, you have a place to put it. However, it does fall if you move.
Some good tips! But I’m old school & have been flying abroad since the 60s. Therefore, I always eschew the electronics in favor of books, puzzles & magazines. Get a few mags that suit your interests & page thru them - it’s just like surfing the ‘net!😊
For my last long-haul flight, I purchased a Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Transmitter which is compatible with my bluetooth earbuds and it worked great. It's small and doesn't take up much space, smaller than a car key fob, and it stays charged for a very long time. I have not tried it yet for its other uses, but it is also compatible in certain vehicle bluetooth systems and certain home sound system setups.
I bought an Airfly Pro and used on my last long haul flight to connect to my Bluetooth headphones. It works amazing. Highly recommend it. My headphones have the option to be used wired, but using it wireless is so much better for me.
Had a 15 hour flight from USA -> Japan last year. Basically I stayed up all night the night before. Boarded the plane dead tired, and fell asleep after take off. Was woken up for about 30 minutes for the in-flight meal, and a bathroom break and basically dozed off again after the meal. When I finally woke up feeling well rested there was only about 3 hours left of the flight. Probably not recommended to stay up all night, but hey it worked! it took 11 hours out of my flight in an instant!
Regarding long-haul flights and window seats, be aware that in some Premium Economy sections, the person on the aisle can recline and fall asleep, trapping and preventing the window seated from exiting the row without waking the neighbor. Happened to me on a JAL flight from Singapore to LAX back in November, 2022.
The Trtl pillow is awesome. It's worth the price. Take pics of each item as you pack them. This will make it SO much simpler to file a claim if your bag is lost. Take a pic of your bag as well so you can prove the airline damaged it.
As a frequent flyer before the authoritarian lockdowns, I can say you've pretty much covered everything that I would do. Good video. Another thing I'd have handy is a bullpoint pen for filling out those pesky immigration entry cards as the flight attendents tend to only carry one or two on them and they've already been taken by someone else who also forgot to carry a pen with them. Have your passport details, accomodation etc already written down ready to fill it out. Also don't throwaway your seat ticket stub as you'll most likely need this when you pass through immigration.
Always offer to check your carry on (if you can go without it) when checking in. If it’s a full flight or they think that the overhead bins might be full they will allow it and then you can just have a personal bag to carry around.
Instead of a Fanny pack I have always used vests, I have summer vests and for winter, with lots of pockets. I carry everything crucial on me passport, cards, money etc. On planes, trains or buses. You sleep with it on no problem and it is super safe and it is with you in any situation.
Nowadays those sling bags are in, instead of fanny pack. Stylish and functional! I am going on a trip soon and plan to use the black one I got from UNIQLO. Goes with everything. You can also style it up or down, I think. Can't wait!!!
Yeah I've seen that - I have one that can kinda function as both. But I prefer the fanny pack around the waist because I often wear my carry on backpack on my back and my personal item backpack on my front, so a sling doesn't fit very well if it's around my chest area. But if you don't have a front backpack, they work great! Have an awesome trip!
@@ProjectUntethered Thank you so much and tysm for the comment!!!! Has anyone ever had any problems with people counting your fanny pack as a second personal item, and therefore not allowed? I've been researching best practices and I've been told it may be counted as a personal item... eek! My plan is to leave enough room in my backpack (personal item?) and stuff it in there if needed.
The liquid rule work around also works for things like makeup remover (I don't wear makeup, but I'm guessing at least some of the other viewers probably do) - bring pre-moistened cotton balls/makeup pads/etc. in a baggie and they won't count as liquids. Same goes for antibacterial wipes (as long as it's wipes, and not just a bottle of liquid, they don't count either, even if there's a little bit of liquid in the bottom). I'll note that those are for TSA - what other countries do is completely up to them, and never assume that the rules will be the same as in the U.S. (case and point: when flying back to the States out of FCO 7 years ago, the security officer forced me to take off my glasses because they were apparently setting off the metal detector - they were semi-rimless wire frame, and have never set off any other metal detector I've ever gone through before or since; try to pull that off in the States and the TSO would be committing a federal crime, risking jail time and worse). As a general rule, for TSA (again, don't assume other countries have the same rules), if you can spray it, pour it, or spread it, it counts as a liquid (although something super chunky, like chicken salad, doesn't count - got that straight from my best friend who's been a TSO for almost 6 years; not sure if super chunky salsa would be the same or not), so things like applesauce, hummus, cooked hot cereal, cream cheese, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.), guac, etc., all count as liquids unless they're on something (e.g. a sandwich). And a quick tip for flying out of Heathrow for any liquids you'll be carrying onto the plane (either in personal item or carryon) - they have a reputation for being extremely strict about the size of liquids bags, so a "TSA approved" liquids bag may or may not be allowed through - they might make you put all of your liquids into one of the 1L ziploc-type bags that they provide at the checkpoint, and if they don't all fit, you may or may not be allowed to take through the ones that don't. So whatever liquids you're taking onto the plane, if you'll be flying out of Heathrow during your trip, make sure those liquids will all fit into a 1L/1qt ziploc, otherwise there's a chance you might be forced to leave one or more of them behind at security there. Used my AirFly Duo the last 4 times I flew (got it in August, and flew in September and February) - so handy, because I don't use corded earbuds or headphones anymore (it's a giant pain in the butt to keep corded earbuds from falling out of my ears when I put on my noise-cancelling headphones because 1) my ears are so tiny that it only takes the tiniest knock to the wires and they fall out, 2) my kindle's volume only goes so high, and 3) my noise-cancelling headphones are such that when the volume is all the way up, the ambient noise is also jacked up actually louder than it is in real life (super helpful in some instances, like working backstage in a theatre production without mics in a role that involves having to time things to the dialog being spoken on stage, but not so much for listening to audiobooks on the plane)). I can watch movies on my mp3 player (technically my mom's old phone but it hasn't had any service for 3 1/2 years), and even though I can easily connect my earbuds to it, I use my AirFly to save the player's battery, since having both bluetooth on and playing video drains it pretty quickly, so using the AirFly lets me keep bluetooth turned off, saving the player battery big time, which is good because even though I normally only fly domestic (I've done 2 transatlantic trips, but that's it for flying internationally and both were years ago), my travel days are usually 7+ hrs long, which is more than long enough to drain the player's battery all the way if using bluetooth. (I'd consider getting the Pro, but it being only able to be used in one mode at a time, instead of both at the same time, was the deal breaker for me, because I do most of my phone calls using Google Voice because it's free and calling with my phone isn't, and my one computer doesn't have bluetooth capabilities, so I would need something that would go both directions at the same time I'll massively second someone else's suggestion - powerbank. I won't travel without my Anker PowerCore 10000, because I've had to use it on flights more than once. I never use the USB ports in the seats because 1) it tethers my device, and 2) I always end up accidentally kicking it, knocking it out and potentially even damaging the cord, which is why I hate when planes have the underseat (as in facing forward) power ports under the seat next to the seat it's for - ran into that in September, and it was frickin' annoying because I couldn't have both legs out straight in front of me without kicking the cord of the person next to me, which killed my hips and back. I always go for the window seat 1) because it tends to be the widest (fun fact, the window seats on little CRJ200s are actually wider than the window seats on 737-800s and 737-900s), 2) because I can pull out my sausage pillow and use it to lean against the wall and help me sleep, and 3) I'm always guaranteed to have at least one armrest - I've been stuck in the middle seat and both people next to me were hogging the armrests - I have to be able to have my elbows sit comfortably next to me because otherwise my shoulders and neck cramp up to no end, which usually triggers a migraine. I always go for a window seat (if they're available - the only times they weren't were on my last transatlantic flight, and the time when I booked about 3 days before the trip (I always aim to book a minimum of 2 weeks before, but that time I couldn't)), and I usually go for the second to back row, because it's close to the bathroom but still reclines. Gate agents have a habit of offering to move me up (if there are any empty seats on the flight - sometimes there are, sometimes there aren't) because I use a wheelchair, and as long as the seat they're offering to move me to is still a window seat, reclines, and isn't directly over the wing (which blocks the view), I usually (there have been a couple times where I declined because there was a different reason other than being close to the restrooms that I picked the row I did) accept, and that means that even though I always book an economy seat, I sometimes end up sitting in economy plus. There have been times where they've offered to move me further forward to a middle or aisle seat, but I always turn them down in those instances because I will always take a window seat over a non-window further-forward seat, since I can still walk some and middle and aisle seats wreak havoc on my joints because they're so narrow (and I'm not big by any means), at least on the planes I usually fly on.
@@ProjectUntethered A good portion of the tips (including the "what qualifies as a liquid" and the Heathrow one) that I've learned have come from the channel Travel Tips By Laurie and her viewers in the comments, so I actually can't take credit for a lot of them.
For my last long-haul flight, I purchased a Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Transmitter which is compatible with my bluetooth earbuds and it worked great. It's small and doesn't take up much space, smaller than a car key fob, and it stays charged for a very long time. I have not tried it yet for its other uses, but it is also compatible in certain vehicle bluetooth systems and certain home sound system setups.
After experiencing strong stomach cramps during many long haul flights I went to a travel doctor. He said that this is a very common problem and when they open the doors the bridge folk stay clear.
I know this is an older video but I’d recommend to anyone that travels esp to remote locations. A product called RIPPAK They are a small pack you just pour in your mouth and swish around, foams up and swallow. It honestly feels like brushing your teeth. I keep them in every camera bag I own.
For earbuds, I’d recommend IEMs (in-ear monitors) instead of standard headphones. They’re designed to fit into your ears nice and tight since musicians use them for performances, and they need to cut more outside noise. Mine were about $20 and worth every penny.
I’d have to suggest as someone that grew up w migraine and is important for me to stay hydrated,get liquid iv. I’ve actually been able to tell the difference vs other water flavoring products. Liquid Iv is awesome😀
You’re neck pillows aren’t supposed to go behind your head. It pushes your head forward and isn’t comfortable for most people unless you have a really long neck and or slouch…..however. If you take the neck pillow and put it around the front of your neck under your chin, it not only prevents your head from falling forward but keeps it from flopping side to side. :)
Thank you for the excellent tips!! I like to bring calf compression sleeves and extra face masks. Also, I've found gaiters to be really useful to have as a makeshift eye mask or face mask (for when you're stuck next to that one passenger that can't stop coughing!!).
That's a good one I forgot! I also always travel with a Buff/gaitor. I stopped using it for a while during the pandemic because airports said I have to have a mask, but now I'm re-adding it to my packing list.
Good video. If you're at the end of the line getting on? I often put my carry on in a bin in First Class. (I always have a pull out bag with my lap top and things I need while flying.) There's always room in the First Class racks. I'm always happiest and most comfortable if I don't eat anything on a flight, especially a long flight. Mostly though I eat, fidgets, boredom, something to do. They should offer chips, nuts or a puzzle. They can reuse the puzzles. Tip for hydration. Keep your mouth closed. When hiking I'd reach off the trail for a clean piece of grass, friends would suck on a pebble. I've been in very hot conditions and while 'the experts say' sucking on a blade of grass doesn't reduce your water need -- in my experience it does. Not sure how you'd do this on a plane. You need to be hydrated, but if you can drink less, then fewer trips climbing over others to use the dirty bathroom. (Or figure out how to crawl over the comatose Ambien corpse slumped over. I never did; if I had Naloxone I'd have zapped her back to life.) Waiting for the bathroom is time to do some stretching. If I have good access I'll get up and walk back and forth a bit, do some stretching. Airline pillows are useless. Bring a neck pillow. For more than the past 20 years I've carried a black t-shirt to cover my head and eyes to sleep. I've had $40 deluxe sleep masks - same light cracks as the freebies - useless. Do I look silly with a t-shirt over my head? I have no idea, I'm deep in my dreams. (A buff? Buffs are great but I don't find them comfortable over my head or light proof and my buff is black. Are you going to be in an open vehicle, scooter, two wheels? Don't wear a scarf, wear a buff. Google Isadora Duncan Death. ) Noise cancelling is essential. They take that engine sound right down, significantly lowers my stress level. I used to take the big headphones because they were the only noise cancelling ones. Now I just use my Apple Airpods - I can sleep on them. Neck pillow donut. Works for me. The key is to find out what works. A floppy neck never works, nor does the airline pillow. Bring a clip of some kind so in a pinch you can wrap the blanket around your neck and clip it. Jet lag. Airlines and crew don't turn the lights on and off to acclimate the passengers for the destination. China to US flight: at 9am California time they blacked out the entire cabin everyone went to sleep. I stayed up, window shade open a wee bit, headlamp on. The week after touch down, you could've called anyone else on that flight at 3 am and they'd have been wide awake. Not me. Always acclimate to your destination as soon as you can. Day before? Great if you can.The one hour per day shift might be great. I've never been able to do it. Best seems to be staying awake for as many hours as it takes to go to bed or get up at your destination. I once flew from Japan back to the States after two months. I stayed up, after like 20 hours I went to bed at 10 pm at home in Los Angeles, woke up the next day 5 am was on time at my teaching job. No jet lag. (What did you do for your summer? "Yesterday, I was in Japan." ) The stay awake until you collapse in your new bedtime works best, or try to sleep on a plane that lands at 9am; but it hasn't always worked. Avoid taking a nap, especially if nothing is going to wake you up in 45 minutes or less. I've found that either I beat jet lag or it lingers and interferes for a week. One very difficult flight home from Guangzhou to LAX: I was in the GZ airport for about 10 hours during my LA sleep hours -- nothing but slippery plastic chairs (and McDonalds.) Nevertheless I stayed awake on the plane during California daylight hours. I think I was mostly awake for 30 hours that time. One great stay awake activity is to go through your log or journal and make sure the dates and places are clearly marked. I've kept logs and journals for years, nevertheless I'll write dates and locations that make absolutely no sense. (I still can't figure out how I can get dates out of order.) Sorting this out on the flight home to stay awake helps. (A great travel writer once said, 'We don't travel to go someplace, we travel to fill our memories and fuel our dreams.' If you can't find who wrote this credit me.) By logging dates, locations, where you stayed (camped, dirtbagged) you can reconstruct the whole trip. Eventually you will have deeper fuller memories. As an old guy now, this is wonderful, almost as good as money. I like melatonin. (knocks me out after about 90 minutes makes my dreams more vivid.) I always carry hand sanitizer, use body wipes. For those more stinky areas I put a little alcohol sanitizer on the body wipe. Works well. Ear popping I hold my nose and blow up my cheeks. You can gently blow on your baby's mouth and nose (ask your pediatrician) but you can never ever tell this to a parent who's child starts shrieking from ear pain after take off.
Wow thank you for all these gold gems! The black T-shirt idea is clever, and I totally agree, travel journals are the best. I can’t wait to read through mine to relive my adventures when I’m older.
I bought a neck brace. Works much better than the three neck pillows I also have owned. The turtle might be better but this was cheap and supports in all directions.
I got a 22 hour flight coming up 😢😢😢 literally 2 eleven hour flight back to back. I noticed my foot actually swollen the last super long flight. So I got leg compression socks. I got these leg massages that I hope helps. And I got a face mask support that wraps around the headset. So I’m praying that will support me from neck pain. Also some sleeping aids. I’m dreading this. Please pray for me. I literally feel crazy and resting legs syndrome.
Thank you for this comprehensive list, and the cheaper neckbrace recommendation. I would advise packing activated charcoal tablets for reducing bloat on the plane, and any digestive issues once you land in a location with questionable hygiene. It could literally be a trip saver.
I like wearing a fanny pack as well! It's great -- you can have essentials close to you. I like putting my phone in and zipping it semi closed while listening to music. this way if i fall asleep, it's okay and I have no risk of it falling out of my hands/the tray table and onto the floor of the plane (which is a fire hazard!)
Well if you change your sleep pattern before you risk missing breakfast, lunch dinner service because they serve at the same timeline as when you take off.
Ha! I've thought about a fanny pack, but everyone says NO! Well, I think I have an excuse now :-) OMG, I did the PB thing too. Strange how a sandwich is okay, but a jar isn't. Thanks for the tips and ideas!
If you don't want a fanny pack, get a sling, same same but goes over your shoulder on one side rather than your waist. Tomtoc on amazon was my go to, which can be worn on your back and swung around to the chest when needing to access it.
@@ProjectUntethered I believe it will. I did order, through the links that you provided below your video, the fanny pack and TRTL neck pillow; thanx for these suggestions
I use a white noise app and sound cancelling headphones along with a black out mask and warming Japanese eyemask with aroma therapy to sleep. Also, they make a strap that you can attach to your ear buds so you don't have to worry about losing them.
Sometimes my flight takes me 24 to 27 hours to get to the next destination. It is insane. A fanny pack is a must have. It is very convenient. Better yet, I bought a neck lanyard pouch. On these flights, you have to constantly take out your airline tickets and passport. Quite annoying. So i will use the neck lanyard pouch to place my plane tickets and passport in.
Great tips. I have been using a backpack for years, and keep any essentials and valuables in it. I put it under the seat in front of me, and keep a charged cordless razor in it to keep from getting stubble on long flights, and layovers. I wear shoes that slip off easy as my feet tend to get hot usually, but my feet don't stink, I am showered, and have fresh clothes. I also usually travel one airline that has screens built into the seat in front of you, so I bring folding, noise cancelling headphones. I also use a blow up neck pillow, as you can deflate it, and it takes very little room. Also, if I get the seats in front of the mid cabin bathroom, you can recline them and nobody behind you to complain, but you hear all the flushes. The backpack also leaves both hands free when walking through the airport, or at least one hand free if you have your checked luggage.
Air Fly is awesome, I've just had two 14 hour flights from UK to Thailand & it was brilliant. Ever getting up to wash room, no wires to deal with & the sound quality was just even better as I got Sony noise cancelling headphones with it. One last tip, certainly on Emirates A380 anyway, choose extra legroom near exit. Only one next to the exit & window is extra legroom. So not only you have window seat, to go wash room you just walk forward
I pee SO MUCH!! I just felt the need to share this. Separately: really great trips brotha. I’m going to rock my big New Balance fanny pack on this upcoming trip to Italy.
i just flew from mexico and made the mistake of eating an airport sandwich when i normally avoid bread, man did i get gassed up. I only WISH i couldve farted, it was a short connecting flight so the seatbelt sign was on most of the time and being hunched over in that seat with belt on made it impossible to fart, i had to make an extra bathroom trip soon as i could just to fart. One good caveat is farts didnt stink at all, lol
😂my ex husband, who was a major airline captain, ate the fish on a flight from the us to New Zealand! Oh yes, rushing to relieve himself for the 10 th time, he hit his head against the bathroom door and knocked himself out with a bloody nose😂 poop and a bloody nose….farts are a blessing compared to that mess. Don’t eat the fish.
I flew from France to LAX, the woman next to me never got up once, and she smelled like death. Now I’m wondering if she was wearing a diaper to not get up. The is so fricking gross. Please. No one do this. 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
I always take several plastic bags on my trip: a larger one for my backpack that goes under the seat in front of me in the event someone pees, barfs, or spills something on the floor in front and it seeps to the rear - not likely, but it has happened. Another reason is dirty shoes from the previous passenger, you don't know if they stepped in dirt, poo or grease/gum, so your under-the-seat stow-away is protected. I also carry a smaller plastic bag for rubbish collection. It's pretty inconvenient to stack everyone's drinks, cans, cups, plastic utensils and empty packages from a meal onto one tiny tray table if you're the person who needs to get out into the aisle to use the toilet; just throw the garbage bulk into the bag so the person you are stepping over can close their tray table.
Thank you for the tips. Here's a fun one, bring a little something for your flight crew. They work hard for you. Also, PLEASE shower and wear deodorant pre-flight. It never hurts to invest in a travel size bottle of Poopouri either! NO ONE wants to have to use bathrooms on planes, but it's even worse when you have to use it after someone has had a BM. As for Jet Lag..I've never had it. From PST, in Europe we were up at 5am, and would nap around 2-3pm for an hour or so and managed to make it work. And OH! Here's a good one! Get small bottles of Eucalyptus, Lavender and Orange Oil. Add a few drops of Eucalyptus to a hot cup of water in the airport or while in flight to relax and open sinuses (amongst many other benefits). Lavender can be blended into lotion to help you sleep or dot on upper lip. Orange Oil is energizing (needs to be blended), reduces stress and helps with upset stomach. Also, I wear a heavier sweater and knit scarf on the plane. I can always take them off but I'm happy to have them if it gets chilly. Also, a powerbank is a MUST! BTW..never walk around a plane without shoes on and for G*d's sake, NEVER go in the bathroom without them! Know that the water spigots on planes are never cleaned (NEVER!). Stick to bottled water and skip the coffee/tea. Finally, treat others as you'd like to be treated. Reclining your seat into someone's lap makes it difficult for them to be comfortable, makes it difficult for them to eat, and to use the restroom. A mild tilt, sure. But some people...sheesh! You're not in your favorite recliner in your living room! Be respectful to make the journey comfortable for ALL. Namaste.
I usually always pick aisle seat I prefer the peace in mind free to go to the toilet whenever I want. Once long flight didn’t come with free to select seat, so I didn’t pick for the first time. I end up in the middle, next to a guy who sat in the aisle seat when he boarded, and never stood up again, slept like a dead log throughout, I tried to gently pat him several times, no response, gradually increase the strength to a light slap kind of thing took minutes before he woke up. Gosh my bladder
I wear a long, oversized black cardigan that I travel with. Before I touch anything, I drape the cardi over the entire seat, including the headrest- I don't want my head/hair touching where someone else has been. I'm careful that it doesn't hang over the back of the seat- but the one I have fits perfectly covering the seat. If I get cold, I can wrap up in the cardi, because it's already all around me. And then I get out the plastic gloves and lysol/dettol wipes and wipe every surface - all sides of the tray table, remote - everything I would conceivably touch, and then take the plastic gloves off while holding the wipes, so the glove ends up inside out and the dirty wipe is on the inside. (Thank you, Naomi Campbell! ) I keep new, still packaged hotel slippers with rubber soles in my on-flight bag, and wear those while at my seat, and then toss them once we land.
The method to reset your circadian clock( sleep schedule) is to stay awake for more than24 hrs then sleep in dark and wake up to light(light on a timer will work). Have worked all shifts and workers who work swing shifts (change shifts every 4-6 weeks)do this to keep from getting killed falling asleep at dangerous jobs
Bring a bag of candy and give it to the crew when you board. They’ll take care of you. I’ve done this for years and they love it. I flew internationally near Valentines Day last year and brought candy and little sheet masks, and they gave me such good service as a result. The lead FA came to my seat and said “we’re going to take care of you!” and made sure I had plenty of water to drink and provided a hot meal.
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FYI here's a handy checklist of all these tips in case you need a quick reminder: bit.ly/40SQYIZ
Another tip: a shemagh is really versatile piece of clothing. It packs small but can be used as a small blanket or even neck pillow amongst many other uses.
Mostly just ... patience. Nobody WANTS to be on a 15 hour flight, it's like we're all in misery together. And as far as flight attendants are concerned, I know I couldn't look my best for 15 hours so remember they're operating on very little sleep, too. We're all on this plane, we're all going to get there, nobody is going to get there earlier, just be nice.
Love this! Very true!
Nonsense cabin crew swap shifts and have a sleep, they'll be two sets of cabin crew on your longhaul flight.
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Recently, while preparing to board a flight to Rome from Newark, I struck up a conversation with a flight attendant. I felt the need to ask her how SHE was doing. She told me. And then I told her in so many words that I appreciated her. She gave me a hug and held on for an extra second or two. I think she really needed to feel appreciated.
That is heartwarming!
Power bank! Never travel without one. I’ve also helped other people with it.
Amen to that!
Make sure to keep it in your carry on... I put one in my luggage once and they informed me that I could either go to retrieve it and miss my flight, or they would destroy it. They destroyed it.
If you're using in ear headphones on a flight I would recommend not putting them in until the cab gets pressurized. The last time I used in-ear headphones on a flight it didn't wait my ears didn't pop and for 2 hours it felt like my eardrums were going to explode. No joke I was sweating and was contemplating asking the flight attendant to land the plane. I didn't fully regained my hearing for at least 3 days.
Good tip!
This happens to me headphones or not. I've tried all the tricks but can't get it to consistently work. I've also found descent to be the worst, but not all the time. Your advice is great though. Going up or down, take out your earphones or use over ears. You can chew gum or swallow, but the thing that works best for me is the hold my nose and gently try and push air out. This causes small pops that equalise everything.
Hope everyone has a good flight!
As a diver, I can equalize my ears by just jotting my jaw even with earbuds.
Poor thing. Take a decongestant
Chewing gum helps relieve the pressure at least for me
Wear a head band while sleeping with your earbuds to keep them in.
Now we’re talkin! 🧠
they have wrap around eye masks that go over your ears and they’re amazing!
Post a link please! 🙏
@@ProjectUntethered
Better still. A "snood" /tube scarf/ biker scarf (were you wearing one at 9:50?)
Multi purpose.
If for some reason you're wearing a mask ("2021"?) You can place the mask inside the scarf and pull that up over your nose, no ear loops, more comfortable.
Sleeping?
Fold into 3-4, great eye mask.
In that configuration, it also holds your earbuds in place.
Very smart! Mine is called a Buff I think but I’d imagine they are the same!
Another tip for connecting international flights:
There are many international airports that have free shower facilities. If you have the time between flights, it's totally worth using them to freshen up and even change into clean clothes too. I've done this from the YYZ-TPE-NRT flight. YYZ-TPE is a 15 hour flight. With the 3.5 hour layover, it was the perfect time to take a shower and freshen up. That way I felt awake a refreshed for the 4 hour flight to NRT. It made such a huge improvement to the journey :)
Oooo I bet that felt nice!
I did this in Tokyo for my 4 hours layover. Had a shower and twin bed to relax a bit. Was great!
Free and airport? Hmmm
Is there a scientific term for the layer of jizz one gets from air travel? Always feel like i got a facial from the colonel after any flight longer than 3 hours.
Wow, I had no idea. Thank you so much!
the crying babies part made me remember a flight where there was one on all 4 seats around me, was already preparing for a no sleep flight
luckily none of them cried and even got to talk with one of the parents there, they also offered me cookies, weird to found such nice people
Wow it sounds like you had a guardian angel on that flight 🙌
My fanny pack was a GOD SEND not only while going through airports, but for my full vacation in general. Thank you!! You made my flight from Dubai to Chicago a dream!
ey big question, if I already have my personal bag, can I still travel wearing a fanny pack?
@@ivanlpz3530some airlines let you some are sticklers just stick it in your bagback while boarding
Bring a sandwich bag that can fit your phone. Use the eating tray to hold the top part of the bag by relocking the tray with bag partially inserted. Use blue tooth or poke a hole in the bag if you use wired headsets. Enjoy without holding your phone! 😃
Clever! I just have one of those sticky grip thingys on my phone that works as a stand. I don’t know how I ever survived without it!
1- say hi to your row mates, make it easy for everyone to talk to each other if and when needed.
2- try to plan to get sleep before hand (don't drink coffee, tire yourself out before the flight)
3- Get ear plus, an eye mask and a pillow (these all will put you to sleep)
4- make sure you're covered.
I bring a light jacket every time. it saves space in the luggage and you’ll feel more comfortable if the plane is cold. it can double as a back pillow.
That’s a great tip!
Regarding jet lag, our travel agent suggested doing whatever was needed to stay awake until 7 pm local time before going to bed. For us, it resulted in a quick body clock reset without the need to slowly adjust by an hour each day ahead of time.
I’m going to try that next time! But would that mean potentially having to sleep way before you’re tired in certain cases?
Looking back, I don’t think that there has EVER been a time when I have flown somewhere that I haven’t been tired. Even in the same time zone. All I can say is that it worked for us going to Europe from the west coast and back. Twice now. We have another upcoming trip, and will try to adhere to the same strategy.
If going east, go out and walk in the sun to get as much sun exposure as possible. Walk a lot. Do NOT take a nap when you arrive. Stay up until at least 10pm local time. You will be exhausted, but should sleep through the night and wake up refreshed and ready to go in the morning. Going west? Good luck!
I love an aisle seat. I don’t mind getting up to let someone out, at all.
It’s a good excuse to stretch the legs!
I agree. It's excercise and gives me an excuse for a little walkabout. I can never sleep on planes, unless I've been travelling for 24-hours.
Me, too! I know it’s pointed out in every travel video, but it doesn’t bother me at all.
Brilliant observations and suggestions. Now I realise why the queues for the bathroom /toilet /loo always seem to bunch up and how to choose my loo time more effectiently. Also your "fanny pack" suggestion is a very good idea, pulling stuff into or out off my carry on luggage /backpack repeatedly and the remote overhead storage problem as well. Really useful tips. I am in my 70s and still travelling long haul by myself so all suggestions very useful.
That is so awesome, I hope I’m still taking long haul flights in my 70s - happy travels!
I once had a long “conversation” with a flight attendant who insisted my bum bag must be stowed in the overhead locker as carry on luggage while i was sitting in an exit row despite it being firmly attatched to me. He wasnt budging and the plane apparently wasnt going anywhere until i complied so i reluctantly gave in but couldnt see the logic and sat fuming for the entire journey and have never used anything detatchable like bum bags or passport holders since
Yeah that is kind of annoying. Might be a good idea to shift it over to your side and hide it with your ark if you get out in the emergency exit, just in case. I’ve only been in the emergency exit row a handful of times, but haven’t run into problems yet. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I wonder if one could hide it under a bulky sweater or sweatshirt...@@Peter-gv6vf
Yes. The Fanny pack tip is great.
Just gotta said it, YOU are awesome with and how you cover sooo much information, not waisting time, yet so detailed ! Thank You, and for your True service, whether you meant to or not .
I will definitely do my best using links you provided, with intent you are taken care of.
Love your humor and I feel, honestly, which is harder to find.
Btw, Happy Valentine's Day, Aloha from Maui, Hawaii (Lahaina), and Happy Trails !
You're actually helped me to get excited again and travel, especially before it gets even harder. Mahalos 🤙✌️🏝️🌈
Wow, you win the nicest comment of the day award! 🤗🤗🤗 I hope you have an amazing weekend!
I just used my AirFly on a flight last week. It worked GREAT and it was VERY easy to connect them with my AirPods.
I need to get me some!
I was stuck with the only broken IFE screen on a 13 hour flight and had no back up entertainment. Learned that lesson the hard way!
My condolences 😞
I struck a flight on which the entertainment system was down for the whole plane. Lucky the flight was only 2.5 hours.
I have a Flight from Charlotte to Denver and then Denver to Hawaii June 1st. This video definitely is going to save my life! THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Lots of great tips! I just wanted to note that the airline pillows and blankets aren't reused on LH flights. At least on my airline and most others, the cleaners take away the dirty ones and bring fresh ones. It'd be way more work to fold the old ones onto every seat than to put the plastic wrapped clean blankets on the seat
Also if the airlines headphones are broken, just ask for new ones! The crew will give them to you
@Muffinssi1997 hindsight is 20/20 😅
Travel for work with my Apple noise-canceling AirPods and use the Airfly ALL the time. Works great and very handy to have. On my last flight my seat mate saw me using it and by the time we landed an hour later, and several questions later, they ordered it from Amazon. 😂
You convinced me! Next time I'm in the US making an Amazon haul, I'm totally buying them.
I had heard that AirPods don’t work on airplanes without some type of adapter. Is that right?
If you want to connect to the in flight entertainment, you’d need a Bluetooth adapter like the airfly Mikey mentioned
Which one did you get? The Pro or Duo? Thanks!!
I just bought and used one for the first time. Another advantage is that if your entertainment is not dependent on visuals, like music or standup comedy, you can continue to listen while standing up to stretch, waiting for the bathroom, etc.
My flight to Hawaii, my home, had my teeth chattering because I was informed there was not one blanket on the whole plane. That was a horrible long flight. I didn’t even have a sweater. Now I’m prepared! I also have peripheral artery disease My doctor told me not to wear compression socks but I do a lot of leg exercises on the plane. Enjoyed your video. Aloha
Oh no!! They should have at least had extra blankets in storage - shame on them. But yeah, it’s a good idea to always pack your own warmth just in case!
I've just travelled to Australia from the UK. 21 hours in total. Best tip is to sleep if you can. Comfortable clothes, cotton jumper etc. Scarf which I used on and off because I was cold and then hot. Eye mask , slip on shoes , compression socks. Turn TV off when eating. Sit up and enjoy your food. Alot of folk slouching watching TV whilst eating , I felt that it was rude for the air hostesses.
Good tip about enjoying your food and peeling away from the TV for a bit. Glad you made it safe and sound!
How is it rude to the flight attendants? I paid for my ticket and will enjoy my food watching a series or a movie, and there’s literally nothing disrespectful about it.
I usually order the special meal. This way, I can eat first and have the chance to use the bathroom before everyone else.
That's a clever trick!
I really appreciate what you do here. And, I'm actually glad TSA is maddening; this world we live in now is more than maddening and horrific. I was a banker for awhile, and when clients would bitch about showing their license or say, "That teller should know me! I come here all the time!" I would say to them, "I understand. But, the more difficult it is for you to get your money, the more difficult it is for somebody else to get your money."
That is a very good point!!
@@ProjectUntethered Really enjoying your channel!
Cool Video, But I have to say.... Isle for the win.
Being in Australia, every flight is basically a long hall flight and having been to 32 countries, my preference is (center row) Isle seats.
The main reason is that you have easy access to bags and the bathroom. If you are traveling with someone, at worst they only need to move over 1 person, not 2.
Also, you get more space for your shoulders and legs, assuming you have a good travel pillow you shouldn't have much movement while sleeping.
That’s a good choice!
It’s aisle by the way ;)
Aisle; isle is s a island.
@@pamsmith7369 yea. I think I was on a boat to one of the Greek islands at the time and phone auto correct is not always a friend.
I take the pillow and use it for lumbar support. I pack my own small pillow. I also pack my own light blanket.
Sounds like a recipe for a comfy flight!
I like how affordable your recommendations are (or at least, you tried to find an affordable alternative). Great video! Keep it up!
Thanks for the kind words! Let me know if you try the neck brace! 🤓
@@ProjectUntethered it’s currently on my wishlist. Can’t wait to try it on my next long flight!
Fanny packs rock. (Don't say 'Fanny' if you're traveling to Ireland, though....)
I love traveling in cargo pants. The pockets are empty through the airport, but filled once I get ready to board or am boarded and in my seat.
Having everything I want in-flight right on my bod below the waist and arms reach works very well.
Trust me...Asia, Europe, Africa, South America....has never failed me. Just make sure the pockets can be secured with a zipper, snap or velcro.
Most importantly, for a long haul flight, if you wear contacts make sure you bring some kind of eye drop wetter. The dry air in the cabin will dry out your contacts and you will be miserable!!
Good tip!
That why I never fly with my contacts. I only fly with my glasses and then I just bring my contacts.
Even better, never wear contacts on long haul flights.
I learned the hard way.
When I travel to the Philippines, I wear my glasses from IAH-TPE (16.5 hrs) then change to contacts for TPE-MNL (2.5 hrs)
Love the Trtl neck pillow! Easy to tuck into a carry on bag too. If you are someone who doesn't have a hard time sleeping in a sitting position, then skip a neck pillow altogether. But as someone who cannot sleep like that, the Trtl is great to have! I've been taking little travel packs of wet wipes/baby wipes with us on trips for years now and I'll never travel without them! Great for freshening up on a plane or to get the grime off your hands while you're out and about. I'll wipe down my face and arms on the plane then put on some lotion just before we land and I feel so much better. If the plane right was hot for some reason, I've been known to go into the bathroom and do a little "mini bath" in there with the wipes. Lol! Reapply lotion and deodorant, brush them teeth and you're good to go!
This might just be me, but I like to bring a water bottle with me. Keep it empty until we get through security then fill it up. That or I buy an overpriced bottle of water at the airport and hold on to it to refill it. Then it doesn't matter if I get tired of carrying it, I can just toss it. Don't have to worry about it getting lost either.
Those are some awesome tips! Thanks for sharing! 😎
My head always flops forward when I fall asleep but they make a neck pillow for that too. Check out the Cabeau Evolution S3. It has a strap that connects to the headrest so you don't do that.
I wanna test this out!
Great video, I would add a hint; If you collect points, use them to upgrade your seat.
Patience is key during those long-haul flights! Just a friendly reminder that, like us, flight attendants are doing their best during those 15 hours. It's a shared journey, and a little kindness goes a long way. Speaking of smooth journeys, I always ensure stress-free arrivals with Express Parking - a hassle-free airport parking solution! 🅿
Thank you sir, great tips! And those gorgeous eyes made me lose track, gotta watch again 😊
Aww thank you so much 😇
I love bulkhead seats on long haul. I can get up without bugging my neighbor too much. On short domestic flight that I need to connect from, I buy aisle seat as close to the front so I can zip off the plane faster.
Try turning a neck pillow around to where the opening is is the back. Much more comfortable
Clever!
Yes! That is how they are designed. People just don’t realize it.
Thanks for the great tips. My lifehack is one you already mentioned, noise cancelling earbuds, the airfly pro Bluetooth transmitter, and the double mini jack adapter. It works great and allows to keep the volume low. I also tried a cheap transmitter from Amazon first, which has good reviews, but it has tons of noise when using in a plane and was impossible to use. So I recommend the airfly pro which works great for me.
I tend to pick aisle seats on long flights, so I can get up and stretch whenever I want. Also go to the wc and access the luggage compartment so I can offload more things.
TRTL pillow is great! It does get some getting used to, but I do like it better than the standard travel pillow. Another use: behind the neck when you are watching the Entertainment system. The bend in the frame fits perfectly as a support, so when you’re awake, you have a place to put it. However, it does fall if you move.
Nice! I’m gonna try that!
Some good tips! But I’m old school & have been flying abroad since the 60s. Therefore, I always eschew the electronics in favor of books, puzzles & magazines. Get a few mags that suit your interests & page thru them - it’s just like surfing the ‘net!😊
Puzzles would be fun! (Unless you hit strong turbulence 😅)
@@ProjectUntethered Don’t mention turbulence, I’m flying to Europe next month 😬
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I like that, too. Screens can actually overstimulate you and keep you awake, too!
For my last long-haul flight, I purchased a Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Transmitter which is compatible with my bluetooth earbuds and it worked great. It's small and doesn't take up much space, smaller than a car key fob, and it stays charged for a very long time. I have not tried it yet for its other uses, but it is also compatible in certain vehicle bluetooth systems and certain home sound system setups.
That’s sounds pretty nifty, especially for frequent fliers!
I bought an Airfly Pro and used on my last long haul flight to connect to my Bluetooth headphones. It works amazing. Highly recommend it. My headphones have the option to be used wired, but using it wireless is so much better for me.
Thanks for letting us know it works! Definitely gonna pick one up the next time I’m in the states.
Had a 15 hour flight from USA -> Japan last year. Basically I stayed up all night the night before. Boarded the plane dead tired, and fell asleep after take off. Was woken up for about 30 minutes for the in-flight meal, and a bathroom break and basically dozed off again after the meal. When I finally woke up feeling well rested there was only about 3 hours left of the flight. Probably not recommended to stay up all night, but hey it worked! it took 11 hours out of my flight in an instant!
Regarding long-haul flights and window seats, be aware that in some Premium Economy sections, the person on the aisle can recline and fall asleep, trapping and preventing the window seated from exiting the row without waking the neighbor. Happened to me on a JAL flight from Singapore to LAX back in November, 2022.
The middle seat, too
If I have to go to the restroom, I don't care about waking my neighbor. I paid to be on that plane and I also want comfort.
Thanks for the great tips! We’re doing so many more long-haul flights this year and will definitely rewatch to ensure we don’t forget the best tips! 🥳
Glad you found them helpful! And hope you have a blast on your trips this year!
This was a super helpful video. Thank you!
The Trtl pillow is awesome. It's worth the price. Take pics of each item as you pack them. This will make it SO much simpler to file a claim if your bag is lost. Take a pic of your bag as well so you can prove the airline damaged it.
Oooo that’s a very good tip!
As a frequent flyer before the authoritarian lockdowns, I can say you've pretty much covered everything that I would do. Good video. Another thing I'd have handy is a bullpoint pen for filling out those pesky immigration entry cards as the flight attendents tend to only carry one or two on them and they've already been taken by someone else who also forgot to carry a pen with them. Have your passport details, accomodation etc already written down ready to fill it out. Also don't throwaway your seat ticket stub as you'll most likely need this when you pass through immigration.
Very good tips!!
“Authoritarian” lol it’s to stop people from dying from a pandemic. Most lockdowns in the US didn’t even last that long. Calm down bucko
it was covid not authority guessing you dont believe in reality get off foxnews
Always offer to check your carry on (if you can go without it) when checking in. If it’s a full flight or they think that the overhead bins might be full they will allow it and then you can just have a personal bag to carry around.
Instead of a Fanny pack I have always used vests, I have summer vests and for winter, with lots of pockets. I carry everything crucial on me passport, cards, money etc. On planes, trains or buses. You sleep with it on no problem and it is super safe and it is with you in any situation.
I’ve always wanted to try one of those!
Nowadays those sling bags are in, instead of fanny pack. Stylish and functional! I am going on a trip soon and plan to use the black one I got from UNIQLO. Goes with everything. You can also style it up or down, I think. Can't wait!!!
Yeah I've seen that - I have one that can kinda function as both. But I prefer the fanny pack around the waist because I often wear my carry on backpack on my back and my personal item backpack on my front, so a sling doesn't fit very well if it's around my chest area. But if you don't have a front backpack, they work great! Have an awesome trip!
@@ProjectUntethered Thank you so much and tysm for the comment!!!! Has anyone ever had any problems with people counting your fanny pack as a second personal item, and therefore not allowed? I've been researching best practices and I've been told it may be counted as a personal item... eek! My plan is to leave enough room in my backpack (personal item?) and stuff it in there if needed.
The liquid rule work around also works for things like makeup remover (I don't wear makeup, but I'm guessing at least some of the other viewers probably do) - bring pre-moistened cotton balls/makeup pads/etc. in a baggie and they won't count as liquids. Same goes for antibacterial wipes (as long as it's wipes, and not just a bottle of liquid, they don't count either, even if there's a little bit of liquid in the bottom). I'll note that those are for TSA - what other countries do is completely up to them, and never assume that the rules will be the same as in the U.S. (case and point: when flying back to the States out of FCO 7 years ago, the security officer forced me to take off my glasses because they were apparently setting off the metal detector - they were semi-rimless wire frame, and have never set off any other metal detector I've ever gone through before or since; try to pull that off in the States and the TSO would be committing a federal crime, risking jail time and worse).
As a general rule, for TSA (again, don't assume other countries have the same rules), if you can spray it, pour it, or spread it, it counts as a liquid (although something super chunky, like chicken salad, doesn't count - got that straight from my best friend who's been a TSO for almost 6 years; not sure if super chunky salsa would be the same or not), so things like applesauce, hummus, cooked hot cereal, cream cheese, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.), guac, etc., all count as liquids unless they're on something (e.g. a sandwich).
And a quick tip for flying out of Heathrow for any liquids you'll be carrying onto the plane (either in personal item or carryon) - they have a reputation for being extremely strict about the size of liquids bags, so a "TSA approved" liquids bag may or may not be allowed through - they might make you put all of your liquids into one of the 1L ziploc-type bags that they provide at the checkpoint, and if they don't all fit, you may or may not be allowed to take through the ones that don't. So whatever liquids you're taking onto the plane, if you'll be flying out of Heathrow during your trip, make sure those liquids will all fit into a 1L/1qt ziploc, otherwise there's a chance you might be forced to leave one or more of them behind at security there.
Used my AirFly Duo the last 4 times I flew (got it in August, and flew in September and February) - so handy, because I don't use corded earbuds or headphones anymore (it's a giant pain in the butt to keep corded earbuds from falling out of my ears when I put on my noise-cancelling headphones because 1) my ears are so tiny that it only takes the tiniest knock to the wires and they fall out, 2) my kindle's volume only goes so high, and 3) my noise-cancelling headphones are such that when the volume is all the way up, the ambient noise is also jacked up actually louder than it is in real life (super helpful in some instances, like working backstage in a theatre production without mics in a role that involves having to time things to the dialog being spoken on stage, but not so much for listening to audiobooks on the plane)). I can watch movies on my mp3 player (technically my mom's old phone but it hasn't had any service for 3 1/2 years), and even though I can easily connect my earbuds to it, I use my AirFly to save the player's battery, since having both bluetooth on and playing video drains it pretty quickly, so using the AirFly lets me keep bluetooth turned off, saving the player battery big time, which is good because even though I normally only fly domestic (I've done 2 transatlantic trips, but that's it for flying internationally and both were years ago), my travel days are usually 7+ hrs long, which is more than long enough to drain the player's battery all the way if using bluetooth. (I'd consider getting the Pro, but it being only able to be used in one mode at a time, instead of both at the same time, was the deal breaker for me, because I do most of my phone calls using Google Voice because it's free and calling with my phone isn't, and my one computer doesn't have bluetooth capabilities, so I would need something that would go both directions at the same time
I'll massively second someone else's suggestion - powerbank. I won't travel without my Anker PowerCore 10000, because I've had to use it on flights more than once. I never use the USB ports in the seats because 1) it tethers my device, and 2) I always end up accidentally kicking it, knocking it out and potentially even damaging the cord, which is why I hate when planes have the underseat (as in facing forward) power ports under the seat next to the seat it's for - ran into that in September, and it was frickin' annoying because I couldn't have both legs out straight in front of me without kicking the cord of the person next to me, which killed my hips and back.
I always go for the window seat 1) because it tends to be the widest (fun fact, the window seats on little CRJ200s are actually wider than the window seats on 737-800s and 737-900s), 2) because I can pull out my sausage pillow and use it to lean against the wall and help me sleep, and 3) I'm always guaranteed to have at least one armrest - I've been stuck in the middle seat and both people next to me were hogging the armrests - I have to be able to have my elbows sit comfortably next to me because otherwise my shoulders and neck cramp up to no end, which usually triggers a migraine.
I always go for a window seat (if they're available - the only times they weren't were on my last transatlantic flight, and the time when I booked about 3 days before the trip (I always aim to book a minimum of 2 weeks before, but that time I couldn't)), and I usually go for the second to back row, because it's close to the bathroom but still reclines. Gate agents have a habit of offering to move me up (if there are any empty seats on the flight - sometimes there are, sometimes there aren't) because I use a wheelchair, and as long as the seat they're offering to move me to is still a window seat, reclines, and isn't directly over the wing (which blocks the view), I usually (there have been a couple times where I declined because there was a different reason other than being close to the restrooms that I picked the row I did) accept, and that means that even though I always book an economy seat, I sometimes end up sitting in economy plus. There have been times where they've offered to move me further forward to a middle or aisle seat, but I always turn them down in those instances because I will always take a window seat over a non-window further-forward seat, since I can still walk some and middle and aisle seats wreak havoc on my joints because they're so narrow (and I'm not big by any means), at least on the planes I usually fly on.
Wow these are amazing tips! Maybe I should do a Part 2 for this video and Inter sure you 😉
@@ProjectUntethered A good portion of the tips (including the "what qualifies as a liquid" and the Heathrow one) that I've learned have come from the channel Travel Tips By Laurie and her viewers in the comments, so I actually can't take credit for a lot of them.
For my last long-haul flight, I purchased a Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Transmitter which is compatible with my bluetooth earbuds and it worked great. It's small and doesn't take up much space, smaller than a car key fob, and it stays charged for a very long time. I have not tried it yet for its other uses, but it is also compatible in certain vehicle bluetooth systems and certain home sound system setups.
good tip. thanks, Traci :)
I’m totally getting one!
After experiencing strong stomach cramps during many long haul flights I went to a travel doctor. He said that this is a very common problem and when they open the doors the bridge folk stay clear.
what? what is that last bit even saying?
Jampacked with helpful tips. Great content!
You have sone great videos. Really easy to comprehend and instrumental in my upcoming trip to the UK!
I know this is an older video but I’d recommend to anyone that travels esp to remote locations. A product called RIPPAK
They are a small pack you just pour in your mouth and swish around, foams up and swallow. It honestly feels like brushing your teeth. I keep them in every camera bag I own.
Wow sounds interesting, I’m going to have to try it!
For earbuds, I’d recommend IEMs (in-ear monitors) instead of standard headphones. They’re designed to fit into your ears nice and tight since musicians use them for performances, and they need to cut more outside noise. Mine were about $20 and worth every penny.
Those sound cool! Can you add a link tot he ones you use for other people to find?
I’d have to suggest as someone that grew up w migraine and is important for me to stay hydrated,get liquid iv. I’ve actually been able to tell the difference vs other water flavoring products. Liquid Iv is awesome😀
Try a chiropractor for those headaches was a therapist and found many times people are out of line and have tight muscles. 😊
You’re neck pillows aren’t supposed to go behind your head. It pushes your head forward and isn’t comfortable for most people unless you have a really long neck and or slouch…..however. If you take the neck pillow and put it around the front of your neck under your chin, it not only prevents your head from falling forward but keeps it from flopping side to side. :)
Totally trying this next time!
My long haul ✈️ was from Jakarta to NYC almost 22hours in total.. and you're definitely needed wet tissue and comfy clothes!
I bring strepsils / cough drops with me also. Cabin air and my throat don't go together. It also keeps eyes away from me as if I had covid 😆
Very smart!
If you opt for the cervical collar (the medical version of a neck pillow), you can buy cervical collar covers so they look pretty.
I’m gonna check them out!
Thank you for the excellent tips!! I like to bring calf compression sleeves and extra face masks. Also, I've found gaiters to be really useful to have as a makeshift eye mask or face mask (for when you're stuck next to that one passenger that can't stop coughing!!).
That's a good one I forgot! I also always travel with a Buff/gaitor. I stopped using it for a while during the pandemic because airports said I have to have a mask, but now I'm re-adding it to my packing list.
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Very helpful, great traveling tips! I subscribed
The fanny pack also makes it much easier to go through TSA (and equivalents) since you don't have to empty your pockets if everything is in the bag.
Totally agree! And less likely for stuff to get lost or stolen.
Good video. If you're at the end of the line getting on? I often put my carry on in a bin in First Class. (I always have a pull out bag with my lap top and things I need while flying.) There's always room in the First Class racks.
I'm always happiest and most comfortable if I don't eat anything on a flight, especially a long flight. Mostly though I eat, fidgets, boredom, something to do. They should offer chips, nuts or a puzzle. They can reuse the puzzles.
Tip for hydration. Keep your mouth closed. When hiking I'd reach off the trail for a clean piece of grass, friends would suck on a pebble. I've been in very hot conditions and while 'the experts say' sucking on a blade of grass doesn't reduce your water need -- in my experience it does. Not sure how you'd do this on a plane. You need to be hydrated, but if you can drink less, then fewer trips climbing over others to use the dirty bathroom. (Or figure out how to crawl over the comatose Ambien corpse slumped over. I never did; if I had Naloxone I'd have zapped her back to life.) Waiting for the bathroom is time to do some stretching. If I have good access I'll get up and walk back and forth a bit, do some stretching.
Airline pillows are useless. Bring a neck pillow. For more than the past 20 years I've carried a black t-shirt to cover my head and eyes to sleep. I've had $40 deluxe sleep masks - same light cracks as the freebies - useless. Do I look silly with a t-shirt over my head? I have no idea, I'm deep in my dreams. (A buff? Buffs are great but I don't find them comfortable over my head or light proof and my buff is black. Are you going to be in an open vehicle, scooter, two wheels? Don't wear a scarf, wear a buff. Google Isadora Duncan Death. )
Noise cancelling is essential. They take that engine sound right down, significantly lowers my stress level. I used to take the big headphones because they were the only noise cancelling ones. Now I just use my Apple Airpods - I can sleep on them. Neck pillow donut. Works for me. The key is to find out what works. A floppy neck never works, nor does the airline pillow. Bring a clip of some kind so in a pinch you can wrap the blanket around your neck and clip it.
Jet lag. Airlines and crew don't turn the lights on and off to acclimate the passengers for the destination. China to US flight: at 9am California time they blacked out the entire cabin everyone went to sleep. I stayed up, window shade open a wee bit, headlamp on. The week after touch down, you could've called anyone else on that flight at 3 am and they'd have been wide awake. Not me.
Always acclimate to your destination as soon as you can. Day before? Great if you can.The one hour per day shift might be great. I've never been able to do it. Best seems to be staying awake for as many hours as it takes to go to bed or get up at your destination. I once flew from Japan back to the States after two months. I stayed up, after like 20 hours I went to bed at 10 pm at home in Los Angeles, woke up the next day 5 am was on time at my teaching job. No jet lag. (What did you do for your summer? "Yesterday, I was in Japan." ) The stay awake until you collapse in your new bedtime works best, or try to sleep on a plane that lands at 9am; but it hasn't always worked. Avoid taking a nap, especially if nothing is going to wake you up in 45 minutes or less. I've found that either I beat jet lag or it lingers and interferes for a week. One very difficult flight home from Guangzhou to LAX: I was in the GZ airport for about 10 hours during my LA sleep hours -- nothing but slippery plastic chairs (and McDonalds.) Nevertheless I stayed awake on the plane during California daylight hours. I think I was mostly awake for 30 hours that time.
One great stay awake activity is to go through your log or journal and make sure the dates and places are clearly marked. I've kept logs and journals for years, nevertheless I'll write dates and locations that make absolutely no sense. (I still can't figure out how I can get dates out of order.) Sorting this out on the flight home to stay awake helps. (A great travel writer once said, 'We don't travel to go someplace, we travel to fill our memories and fuel our dreams.' If you can't find who wrote this credit me.) By logging dates, locations, where you stayed (camped, dirtbagged) you can reconstruct the whole trip. Eventually you will have deeper fuller memories. As an old guy now, this is wonderful, almost as good as money.
I like melatonin. (knocks me out after about 90 minutes makes my dreams more vivid.) I always carry hand sanitizer, use body wipes. For those more stinky areas I put a little alcohol sanitizer on the body wipe. Works well. Ear popping I hold my nose and blow up my cheeks. You can gently blow on your baby's mouth and nose (ask your pediatrician) but you can never ever tell this to a parent who's child starts shrieking from ear pain after take off.
Wow thank you for all these gold gems! The black T-shirt idea is clever, and I totally agree, travel journals are the best. I can’t wait to read through mine to relive my adventures when I’m older.
Ok that clip idea might just save me on my flight next week!
I bought a neck brace. Works much better than the three neck pillows I also have owned. The turtle might be better but this was cheap and supports in all directions.
Sweet! I'll have to try the neck brace strategy soon!
I got a 22 hour flight coming up 😢😢😢 literally 2 eleven hour flight back to back. I noticed my foot actually swollen the last super long flight. So I got leg compression socks. I got these leg massages that I hope helps. And I got a face mask support that wraps around the headset. So I’m praying that will support me from neck pain. Also some sleeping aids. I’m dreading this. Please pray for me. I literally feel crazy and resting legs syndrome.
Ugghhh..enjoy..travel safe..praying for ya.. I suffer from Restless leg syndrome too and it's crazy. No way out,and ya feel so stuck and helpless 😢.
@@victoriasantiago6492 thank you so much.!! I’m preparing mentally and have a plan 🤣🤣 hopefully it will work out
How was yr trip? I always got.swollen feets for.days after 24 hr flight
@@gracemaia-g9s I think the socks helped! I had no issues. I would recommend them. lol
@@Food4thought1234 thanks
Thank you for this comprehensive list, and the cheaper neckbrace recommendation.
I would advise packing activated charcoal tablets for reducing bloat on the plane, and any digestive issues once you land in a location with questionable hygiene. It could literally be a trip saver.
I hadn’t thought of that before - nice tip!!
Be careful with charcoal if you're on any kind of medication, it can interfere with medicine absorption
Imodium is key 👌
don't take activated charcoal if you take medication
Never travel without it
I like wearing a fanny pack as well! It's great -- you can have essentials close to you. I like putting my phone in and zipping it semi closed while listening to music. this way if i fall asleep, it's okay and I have no risk of it falling out of my hands/the tray table and onto the floor of the plane (which is a fire hazard!)
I’d be lost without my Fanny!
Well if you change your sleep pattern before you risk missing breakfast, lunch dinner service because they serve at the same timeline as when you take off.
Ha! I've thought about a fanny pack, but everyone says NO! Well, I think I have an excuse now :-) OMG, I did the PB thing too. Strange how a sandwich is okay, but a jar isn't. Thanks for the tips and ideas!
Hahaha yes it’s very strange! And def get yourself a fanny ASAP! 😎
If you don't want a fanny pack, get a sling, same same but goes over your shoulder on one side rather than your waist. Tomtoc on amazon was my go to, which can be worn on your back and swung around to the chest when needing to access it.
@@thanhiclez That looks like a great option, thanks for the info!
We are preparing for a trip from Tennessee to Singapore and Bali; this video and tips were invaluable. Thanks
Wow that’s a long one! I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
@@ProjectUntethered I believe it will. I did order, through the links that you provided below your video, the fanny pack and TRTL neck pillow; thanx for these suggestions
Thanks for the support! Let me know how it goes! 😎
I use a white noise app and sound cancelling headphones along with a black out mask and warming Japanese eyemask with aroma therapy to sleep. Also, they make a strap that you can attach to your ear buds so you don't have to worry about losing them.
Wow that sounds luxurious!
@@ProjectUntethered I forgot, moisturizer and under eye gels :) Wake up feeling refreshed :)
That sounds amazing!
Sometimes my flight takes me 24 to 27 hours to get to the next destination. It is insane. A fanny pack is a must have. It is very convenient. Better yet, I bought a neck lanyard pouch. On these flights, you have to constantly take out your airline tickets and passport. Quite annoying. So i will use the neck lanyard pouch to place my plane tickets and passport in.
That’s a great idea!
Got any other tips for long haul flights? Share 'em with everyone below 👇
Make sure you bring your phone charger or have a portable charger and make sure you're phone is charged before you get on plane
Also, make sure your subscriptions, like RUclips and Hulu Etc. Are all active and ongoing.
Thanks, I enjoyed your channel, new subs‼️🌼✈️🌸
Thanks for the sub!
My favorite tip is to place all valuables before TSA into backpack into the bag. This works well for me.
Great tips. I have been using a backpack for years, and keep any essentials and valuables in it. I put it under the seat in front of me, and keep a charged cordless razor in it to keep from getting stubble on long flights, and layovers. I wear shoes that slip off easy as my feet tend to get hot usually, but my feet don't stink, I am showered, and have fresh clothes. I also usually travel one airline that has screens built into the seat in front of you, so I bring folding, noise cancelling headphones. I also use a blow up neck pillow, as you can deflate it, and it takes very little room. Also, if I get the seats in front of the mid cabin bathroom, you can recline them and nobody behind you to complain, but you hear all the flushes. The backpack also leaves both hands free when walking through the airport, or at least one hand free if you have your checked luggage.
Air Fly is awesome, I've just had two 14 hour flights from UK to Thailand & it was brilliant. Ever getting up to wash room, no wires to deal with & the sound quality was just even better as I got Sony noise cancelling headphones with it.
One last tip, certainly on Emirates A380 anyway, choose extra legroom near exit. Only one next to the exit & window is extra legroom. So not only you have window seat, to go wash room you just walk forward
I’m tucking that tip away for later! 🧠
This is gold. Thank you!
I pee SO MUCH!! I just felt the need to share this. Separately: really great trips brotha. I’m going to rock my big New Balance fanny pack on this upcoming trip to Italy.
Thanks a lot for the tips, will definitely try to make the most out of the flight.
Best of luck! ✈️
Thank you for the excellent suggestions
I’m one of the ones with a small bladder so I always opt for the aisle 😅 also, yes, air fly is the bees knees
I love the video. I going to Australia next week and I'll for sure follow all these steps. Thanks for the tips.
You’re very welcome - have an awesome trip!!
watching this before my flight from uk to australia in two weeks😂😭🥹
i just flew from mexico and made the mistake of eating an airport sandwich when i normally avoid bread, man did i get gassed up.
I only WISH i couldve farted, it was a short connecting flight so the seatbelt sign was on most of the time and being hunched over in that seat with belt on made it impossible to fart, i had to make an extra bathroom trip soon as i could just to fart. One good caveat is farts didnt stink at all, lol
I’m glad you made it through! 😅
😂my ex husband, who was a major airline captain, ate the fish on a flight from the us to New Zealand! Oh yes, rushing to relieve himself for the 10 th time, he hit his head against the bathroom door and knocked himself out with a bloody nose😂 poop and a bloody nose….farts are a blessing compared to that mess. Don’t eat the fish.
Yiiiikes! Duly noted!
I flew from France to LAX, the woman next to me never got up once, and she smelled like death. Now I’m wondering if she was wearing a diaper to not get up. The is so fricking gross. Please. No one do this. 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
Oh boy that sounds like a red flag!
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It's quite possible...and that she actually WAS either very sick or dying.
Stinky tRumpf does this.
Don’t be afraid to be ridiculous for a good sleep, that’s my tip : mask, neck pillow and blanket are the best tools.
I always take several plastic bags on my trip: a larger one for my backpack that goes under the seat in front of me in the event someone pees, barfs, or spills something on the floor in front and it seeps to the rear - not likely, but it has happened. Another reason is dirty shoes from the previous passenger, you don't know if they stepped in dirt, poo or grease/gum, so your under-the-seat stow-away is protected. I also carry a smaller plastic bag for rubbish collection. It's pretty inconvenient to stack everyone's drinks, cans, cups, plastic utensils and empty packages from a meal onto one tiny tray table if you're the person who needs to get out into the aisle to use the toilet; just throw the garbage bulk into the bag so the person you are stepping over can close their tray table.
Thank you for the tips. Here's a fun one, bring a little something for your flight crew. They work hard for you. Also, PLEASE shower and wear deodorant pre-flight. It never hurts to invest in a travel size bottle of Poopouri either! NO ONE wants to have to use bathrooms on planes, but it's even worse when you have to use it after someone has had a BM. As for Jet Lag..I've never had it. From PST, in Europe we were up at 5am, and would nap around 2-3pm for an hour or so and managed to make it work. And OH! Here's a good one! Get small bottles of Eucalyptus, Lavender and Orange Oil. Add a few drops of Eucalyptus to a hot cup of water in the airport or while in flight to relax and open sinuses (amongst many other benefits). Lavender can be blended into lotion to help you sleep or dot on upper lip. Orange Oil is energizing (needs to be blended), reduces stress and helps with upset stomach. Also, I wear a heavier sweater and knit scarf on the plane. I can always take them off but I'm happy to have them if it gets chilly. Also, a powerbank is a MUST! BTW..never walk around a plane without shoes on and for G*d's sake, NEVER go in the bathroom without them! Know that the water spigots on planes are never cleaned (NEVER!). Stick to bottled water and skip the coffee/tea. Finally, treat others as you'd like to be treated. Reclining your seat into someone's lap makes it difficult for them to be comfortable, makes it difficult for them to eat, and to use the restroom. A mild tilt, sure. But some people...sheesh! You're not in your favorite recliner in your living room! Be respectful to make the journey comfortable for ALL. Namaste.
Awesome tips! Got the free list too!
Nice! Glad you found them helpful!
thank you so much for sharing this. helps a lot when planing. all your tips are more valuable.
You’re very welcome! 😇
Neck pillows are meant to be worn with the open part of the horseshoe towards the back.
Cabeau has a website full of incorrectly positioned pillows? How shameful!
Inflatable neck stretchers are great if your neck is too long for normal travel pillows.
I usually always pick aisle seat I prefer the peace in mind free to go to the toilet whenever I want. Once long flight didn’t come with free to select seat, so I didn’t pick for the first time. I end up in the middle, next to a guy who sat in the aisle seat when he boarded, and never stood up again, slept like a dead log throughout, I tried to gently pat him several times, no response, gradually increase the strength to a light slap kind of thing took minutes before he woke up. Gosh my bladder
I wear a long, oversized black cardigan that I travel with. Before I touch anything, I drape the cardi over the entire seat, including the headrest- I don't want my head/hair touching where someone else has been. I'm careful that it doesn't hang over the back of the seat- but the one I have fits perfectly covering the seat. If I get cold, I can wrap up in the cardi, because it's already all around me. And then I get out the plastic gloves and lysol/dettol wipes and wipe every surface - all sides of the tray table, remote - everything I would conceivably touch, and then take the plastic gloves off while holding the wipes, so the glove ends up inside out and the dirty wipe is on the inside. (Thank you, Naomi Campbell! ) I keep new, still packaged hotel slippers with rubber soles in my on-flight bag, and wear those while at my seat, and then toss them once we land.
The method to reset your circadian clock( sleep schedule) is to stay awake for more than24 hrs then sleep in dark and wake up to light(light on a timer will work). Have worked all shifts and workers who work swing shifts (change shifts every 4-6 weeks)do this to keep from getting killed falling asleep at dangerous jobs
Great tips man thanks!
Bring a bag of candy and give it to the crew when you board. They’ll take care of you. I’ve done this for years and they love it. I flew internationally near Valentines Day last year and brought candy and little sheet masks, and they gave me such good service as a result. The lead FA came to my seat and said “we’re going to take care of you!” and made sure I had plenty of water to drink and provided a hot meal.