How to Survive a LONG HAUL FLIGHT from a Frequent Flyer

My best tips on how to fly on a long-haul flight!

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[NM-xoxo]

Am I the only one who actually enjoys the sound of the humming of the plane I find it soothing like white noise😂😂😂

[joannegoodhart]

I'm the weirdo who likes the middle seat 😆 I only have to ask one person to move if I have to use the bathroom, and only one person needs to ask me. Bathroom anxiety is real haha

[denisesneeringer]

Timsshifter is a great app to use to help prepare for time changes. I used to never be able to sleep on long haul flights. It starts shifting your time around 3 days prior to your flight. I am now able to sleep on the flight and feel much less jet lag. It’s definitely worth trying

[helenvann]

From the perspective of an Australian I laugh at your assertion that five hours is long haul 😄 Its nine hours from the east coast of Australia to Singapore, about the same to Hawaii, and nearly 24 hours to London

[callicordova]

I've been watching lots of these videos. You are the first one to talk about non-electronic entertainment (book, crossword puzzles, cards).

[rupertbare]

YVR to LHR in October. 9-10 hours. As a senior, having special assistance at airports is the key to my survival. Some seniors seem to think you have to be 'disabled' to request assistance. Not true. If you cannot handle standing in line-ups, climbing stairs, or walking long distances within/between terminals, then you should get help. It can make all the difference to your trip.

[noahjuanjuneau]

Everyone sharing itineraries so… here’s mine. Getting ready for another 25 hours in the aluminum tube - starting in Boston heading to Tokyo - that section is almost 14 hours duration - leaving just after noon from Logan in Boston and flying northwest over Canada heading toward Alaska, over the Bearing Sea, then south along Kamchatka Peninsula approaching Japan from the north, so flying over Hokkaido, and finally a slight right turn down into Narita - then… change planes in Narita for another flight of 10+ more hours, continuing south across the South China Sea (lots of turbulence in that part - bumpy bumpy) past the Philippines and over the Java Sea and finally down into CGK (Soekarno-Hatta) (SHIA) airport in Jakarta on the northwest side of the Island of Java… arriving around 1am the following day and finally out into the balmy tropical night. The journey crosses twelve time zones and the International Date Line. I don’t bother to reset my watch to sync with the time of my destination bcoz it’s the same hour just twelve hours ‘in the future’ so to speak. My airline of choice for the trip is JAL. They have a gigantic selection of menu options catering to all sorts of international diets from American, Japanese, Vegan, Hindu vegetarian, Jain vegetarian, Moslem, Halal, Kosher, Diabetic, Gluten intolerant… special meals for ppl with allergies, for passengers with religious dietary restrictions, several kids meals… it’s amazing the amount of thought that went into their numerous menu choices. I’m curious about the planning of the schedule - they serve the passengers a meal about an hour after takeoff and when everyone has eaten and the cleanup has finished they dim the lights and tint the windows creating an artificial twilight (tho it’s actually late afternoon) and many passengers try to settle in for some sleep. Fourteen hours. 14. For me… somewhere around eight to nine hours into the flight I find myself getting impatient still knowing we have six more hours til Narita, followed by a short walk thru the terminal to an identical plane for…. OMG… ten plus hours more heading toward Jakarta. It usually takes me at least two or three days to flip my schedule to get used to being exactly twelve hours out of sync with my life ‘on the other side’ since the two locations are on opposite sides of the world. What tips do I have? Can’t say bcoz everyone is different. I like to find something to read that will keep me interested and turning pages as much as possible… so that’s when I put aside the science and literature I normally read and try to find a thick novel. Your mileage may vary… Bon Voyage.

[Business-ZEN]

Heading on my inaugural international trip after more than two decades, the prospect of a 13-hour flight had me feeling quite anxious. However, stumbling upon your video was a game-changer in calming my nerves and prepping me for the journey ahead. Your recommendations for travel essentials are spot-on, and I can't express enough how helpful your Amazon storefront is. It's made my preparation process a breeze! On a related note, I recently discovered the convenience of "Express Parking" for stress-free airport experiences. Thanks a ton for sharing your insights and making this trip feel so much more manageable! 🌍✈

[marydanessa]

I agree with selecting a good seat. Personally, I prefer the window seat just because of being able to look out and then able to rest my head if I need to sleep.

[SemaAvalith]

im going on my first international trip 13 hr flight in like.. 20 something years and I was really nervous about the whole experience but your video really helped me be more prepared. I really like all the items you've recommended and I love your amazon storefront. Thank you!

[lisab]

Checking downloaded shows in airplane mode BEFORE the plane is !!! First person I’ve seen share that, awesome and thank you! LAX to Auckland in 3 weeks!

[malloryp]

These are helpful! I have my first long haul flight from the US to Asia and I will definitely use these tips!

[Susanarylander]

GREAT tip about checking downloaded podcasts etc by putting in airplane mode!

[gabrielgeeraets]

I'll be flying to Singapore from The Netherlands early September, and it will be my first long haul flight! Thank you for these tips!

[edflaherty]

I really like the noise canceling headphones ! Make sure they are called noise cancelling & not noise reducing. The noise reducing style only reduce the noise with the headphone cushions . The price will reflect the difference. I also tried noise canceling ear buds that were very expensive. They didn't work that well and were uncomfortable. Go for the full size noise canceling head phone with lots of padding. One can wear them with no audio coming through and have dead silence. I use them on the trains to block out the rude people who run their mouth the whole trip and have regards for people around them.

[joycer]

So helpful! Thank you! Trying to mentally prepare my mind for my upcoming 10+ long haul flight. 🙃

[OneJuanWon]

Next long haul flight is SF to Manila (15+ hours, non-stop). Booked a seat in the first row of economy (just behind premium economy) facing the bulkhead and next to the emergency exit....3-feet of leg room and its positioned right over the wings which fulcrum point of the planes' rotating axis (most stable, least movement). You mentioned many good ideas, I'm going to try compression socks and a 1-liter bottle of water! Safe travels everyone 😊

[ceciliajoylee]

Lol I've been flying such cheapo airlines recently that they don't serve food (even for 8+ hours) unless you pay!!

My favorite strat has been to remove the emergency booklet and any brochures from the seat back pocket immediately when getting on a plane and tucking them out of the way (usually between seat legs on the floor keeps them stable). Then, I put all of my in-flight essentials in the pocket. This makes it feel much more like my own space and less cluttered.

I heard of a lady recently who brought an orange with her and used the peels as a natural scent diffuser!

[edflaherty]

For the aisle seat folks - if the plane is a 3 - 4 - 3 seat configuration choose the aisle seats in the middle row that has four seats. That way most likely only one person will have to climb over you to go to the bathroom. With the 3 seat row on the sides there will be 2 people that need to disturb you or twice as often . Window seats allow you to rest your head on the wall. As far as choosing a window seat for the view, the view looks the same with mostly clouds for about 90 % of the trip. At night, there is almost nothing to look at except for the short departure and landing phase of the trip.

[juanitaybarra]

Hi from Texas. Hubby and I will going on my first international trip to Spain and Italy in October a little nervous but mostly excited. I decided to just be in the moment once we get there. Just booking some of must see places in Madrid, Barcelona, Florence and Rome then winging the rest. We will be there total of 20 days. Celebrating hubby’s belated retirement and it will be his 68th birthday too.