These in-flight hacks will help you enjoy the journey and feel better on arrival.
Here are 32 of our favorite tips to make long flights as trouble-free and comfortable as possible.
Book your flight early for good seats.
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But keep in mind thatairlines can change your seatwithout warning.
Consider a seat in the back of the plane.
Your favorite seat probably isn’t in the back of the plane.
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However, there are perks to choosing a back seat.
Use airline miles to upgrade.
Even upgrading to premium economy will give youpriority check-in, extra legroom, and comfortable seats.
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Or angle for a free upgrade.
Your odds of scoring a last-minute upgrade are better if you have elite status with the airline.
give a shot to carefully timewhen you ask for a flight upgradeto increase your odds as well.
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Adjust your sleep pattern before your flight.
If your flight is during the day, be well restedbeforeyou fly.
If it’s a red-eye, arrive at the airport tired.
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Dress comfortably.
Keep it loose and comfortable, and remember to bring layers for when it gets cold.
De-stress before you board.
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Carve out some time before your trip to sit down with a nice breakfast.
Go to the gym.
Go for a walk.
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It’s important to relax before it’s time to fly.
Check in early.
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Don’t overpack your personal item.
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Keep only the essentials in your personal item so they’re always easy to find and within reach.
Bring your own pillow.
Atravel pillowis a staple carry-on item for long-distance travelers.
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Pay attention to your airline’s restrictions to ensure it doesn’t have to bepacked inside your personal item.
Wear noise-canceling headphones.
If you don’t have headphones, a pair of good old-fashioned earplugs will also help.
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Buckle your seat belt over your blanket.
If they can’t see your seat belt, they will wake you up.
For safety reasons and to avoid “airplane ear,“don’t sleep through takeoff or landing.
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Pack an eye mask.
attempt to relax.
Do whatever it takes meditate, listen to calming music, or practice some breathing exercises.
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Bring a travel blanket, not a regular blanket.
Download movies onto your tablet or laptop for backup.
In-flight entertainment systems are not always reliable.
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Charge your electronic devices.
This is especially true if your in-flight entertainment system isn’t working.
Remember to keep your charging cables and a power bank close at hand, too.
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Load up on podcasts.
you could get through an entire flight on podcasts alone.
Stay healthy.
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Bring what you oughta freshen up.
This is for everyone else’s sake as much as your own.
Also, give a shot to stick to your bedtime routine.
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Wash your face in the bathroom before you go to sleep.
Get creative.
Bring a notebook, a sketchpad, or whatever else you better exercise the right side of your brain.
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Switching activities throughout the flight instead of focusing on just one thing will also keep you feeling fresh.
Be productive.
Plus, everyone else on your flight will think you’re a sophisticated jet-setting businessperson.
Just remember to download any documents you might need beforehand in case in-flight Wi-Fi isn’t available.
Befriend the crew.
Pack extra snacks.
Airline food is not often plentiful, even on long-haul flights, and it’s important to stay nourished.
Moisturize your skin.
In addition to drinking plenty of water, slather on a bit of extra moisturizer.
In fact, use your thickest night cream the one you reserve for winter.
And reapply it throughout the flight.
Elevate your feet.
Wear compression socks.
Compression socks help minimize swelling on and after your flight by increasing blood circulation.
Pack a nasal spray.
Have you ever noticed a generally icky and dry feeling in your sinuses while flying?
That feeling is resulting from a shift in air pressure and the low humidity in the cabin.
Experts recommend using a decongestant nasal spray in each nostril before takeoff and descent to alleviate those symptoms.
Adjust your watch.
It’s important to acclimatize yourself to the time zone you’re flying into.
Be selective about your drink choices.
Bring your best conversation.
Pack lots of activities for your kids.
see to it you have plenty of activities to keep them entertained throughout the flight.
Plus, don’t forget their favorite snacks.
