Survival Guide for LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS | Expert Tips for Ultimate Comfort (even in economy) ✈️ 😴

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(see related videos below for a video about International Cell Phone Tips)




📱 Apps for JetLag:

[davidroman]

For better hydration on the plane you should think about and start 1 - 2 days before your flight not once you board the plane. Any coach will tell you that you have to hydrate well before a game not during the game. Drink extra water the day before then during the flight drink water to keep up.

[nschoess]

Frequent long-haul flyer here. My tips: I disassemble my purse and pack the pieces in my carry on tote. One of these items is a 6“x 10” x 3” mesh zip pouch that I take out and keep with me at my seat.

CONTENTS: 8oz plastic bottle for water, inflatable neck pillow, Excedrine migraine, Hylands leg cramp tablets, 6” mason-pearson brush, contact lens case & mini lens solution, Alka Seltzer 2-pack, kleenex packet, BOOM! Moisturizer Stick, spare chapstick, travel mirror, tiny fan, mini LED purse light, pen, Shout stain wipe, nail clipper & file, and hand sanitizing wipes.

I wear a neck pouch that is NEVER removed that holds my passport, iPhone, chapstick, and boarding pass/itinerary.

Works for me!!❤

[toddkight]

My only tip left that I don't think I have shared elsewhere is to be almost inhumanly hyper-nice to the Flight Attendants because everything you need goes through them!!! Maybe this should always be the first tip given?🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉

[robertnicholson]

We had a saying in the military: hydration begins the day before. Most people don't drink enough, when you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated.

[skiphorni]

I have been across the big pond many times. I always have problems with Jet Lag, both ways. When my wife traveled the first time, I gave her all the great tips I had learned. Don't sleep on the plane. Sleep at the destination night time. She slept on the plane. We got off at 0800 local. She took a nap. I warned her. She never had a problem. I was awake at 0300 local and then felt like sleeping when it was time to get up. I hate it when someone doesn't take your really good advice and then does MASSIVELY better than I did without taking said sage advice. :/ Good video. Good tips. Thanks.

[olegariocamara]

I have flown a lot of long haul flights. I'd like to add DO NOT TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF. As your feet will swell, it will be hard to put your shoes back on. Another tip of mine: use cream on your cuticles and nails. Extremely dry air will cause your cuticles to crack, and if you've had a manicure and removed your cuticles, there will likely be bleeding; have band-aids available on board in case this happens. About keeping your valuables with you, TOTALLY DO IT. Besides, I always have a padlock that I put on the zipper of my carry on: better be safe than sorrow. Another one: have a pen available on board. There are still some countries that require you to fill a paper immigration form (instead of digital) to hand over in immigration or customs. Last one: have an extra clean T-shirt on your carry on.

[calebbearup]

Best rule I wish more people followed.

When a plane lands and passengers start getting ready to get off. The only people that should be standing up initially did be those who have connecting flights.
Anyone without a connecting flight that takes off less than an hour afterwards should stay put to those get off first then the rest if the passengers should deplane based on those closest to the exit first

[svenlundergard]

This is great. I however, usually take the aisle seat. The reason is that I do hydrate a lot on flights, and do use the restroom quite often. This way I am not bothering anyone in my row the I get up so often. Since I don't want to get DVT and often, like you, get restless leg syndrome, if the other two passengers need to get up, it gives me reason to stretch and prevent DVT. I can't sleep on planes anyway so the best I can do is to avoid dehydration and DVT. Really good tips on this video. Thanks

[FairnessFobe]

I have travelled by air on 23 hour flights a few times for pleasure!! It's a killer!
I gave up trying to stay awake on arrival.
I tell everyone if you're drained, tired, have brain fog &/or have a headache, GO TO BED!
Sleep it off. When you wake up, you'll be ready for the next part
of your holiday plans while other people are still dragging their feet.
It's better to be fully refreshed than to be jet-lagged for days after arrival, which has happened to me.

[THEEnfantTerrible]

A tip the earbud headband eye mask portion of the video made the think of is… I have a lightweight merino buff(neck tube thingy) it’s comfortable and warm to have around your neck…BUT when it comes time to nap with earbuds in you simply put in your noise cancelling earbuds and pull your buff up to cover your eyes AND wrap around your ears. Comfortable, dark, keeps earbuds in your ears. A merino buff has 101 uses.

[aardvarkhole]

The best long haul flights I’ve ever experienced were on Emirates business class. From Ft. Lauderdale, the plane took off at 6:00 pm (18:00) for the 11-hour flight. I slept the whole way. The connection for Johannesburg left Dubai at 00.00 (midnight); once again, I slept the whole way. Arriving in Joberg at 0530 (5:30 AM), and slept most of the way. I had zero jet lag. Zero.

[pmhlb]

Though eating on a long flight can be a nice form of distraction, choosing NOT to eat can wipe out jetlag entirely. I was told this more than once, so decided to give it a try. OMGosh; it worked! I drank WATER ONLY (and so my insulin levels did not rise) on the long flight from Fiji to San Francisco, USA. After arriving, I had a sandwich + some nuts in the airport, then a nice family dinner later. I slept well, and woke easily on SF time the next morning -- with NO jetlag.

[well-blazeredman]

Good video.
I keep my really, really important stuff (passport, debit/credit card, keys, etc) in an over-sized mobile-phone case, on my belt - just in case of an emergency.
Keeping warm: a merino cardigan, with a zip/thermostat. That hoodie/eyemask is a rather neat idea.

[mrs.hermangali]

I take an inexpensive piece of fleece maybe 18 inches by 48 in. I wear it as a scarf onto the plane. Then wrap it around a couple times and it becomes a cervical pillow. If I lose it, not a huge loss. It provides remarkably good support for my neck while sleeping.

[MarilynMayaMendoza]

Regarding the compression socks, if you have peripheral artery disease, meaning any clogged arteries in your legs don’t wear compression socks! It’s counterproductive and can cause problems. Instead, get up and walk around at least once an hour and do leg exercises in your seat. This works for me because I can’t sleep on a plane no matter how long the flight. Aloha

[janetdenniston]

Great tips! 1. My ENT recommends taking a decongestant 30 min before landing to relieve ear pressure...works for me! 2. I hate being cold on planes, so now I wad up a drycleaner plastic bag with my personal items stored under the seat. It takes up nearly no space, traps your body heat and can double as a big napkin in case of dining spills (or messy neighbors).

[nickgold]

Put a small collapsible backpack in the carry on with everything you need on the flight. That way everything is together and can be taken out quickly.

[LEXPIX]

You are my favorite travel tips channel. Clear and concise digestible content. keep up the good work.

[lawrenceseguin]

I often travel between central Africa and North America. The first flight out from Cameroon to Europe is always an overnight flight, and I have learned never to eat the dinner served at midnight, as it usually causes bloating. I make sure I eat a proper dinner before heading to the airport