10 Ways to Make Flying More Comfortable

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[ednaalencar]

Love the idea of giving the flight attendant a Thank You Note or a candy bar, but I feel more comfortable doing this at the end of the flight as an appreciation for her excellent services.

[mariapastorelli]

Window seats are great, but on longer flights (5+ hrs) I like to get the aisle so that I can freely get up and walk around, stretch my legs, go to the bathroom, etc without having to wake someone up. That is the wooorst. I don’t sleep on planes at all so I feel completely stuck if someone next to me is sleeping and I can’t move around.

[cait.francisco]

I totally agree with all of these being a travel enthusiast myself. Just to add on with clothes: my dad was in the Navy and he raised me to dress comfortable, but prepared for anything. The chance is unlikely, but if you were ever involved in a crash what would you want on your body and with you in case of survival? I always wear tennis shoes, a hat, socks, etc. and have my backpack close :)

[AnteroSports]

Nicole - 5 Million Mile flyer and I have been surprised by all the "travel experts", whom I have researched, who have NEVER suggested this very simple and effective "travel tip"... Bring a pillowcase with you!... If you are on a longhaul flight (or even a shorter flight) and you are in a window seat and you want to rest your head and you've brought with you any kind of coat or jacket, place the jacket inside the pillowcase and... Voila... You have a (much) more comfortable pillow... 40 years of flying and I have never seen anyone (other than myself) do this... Also, when you get to your destination your pillowcase can be used to segregate any worn clothing items (socks, etc)... I'm aware of several other travel tips but as I don't provide travelogue videos professionally (I'm actually a TV producer), I don't want to sound too pedantic.

[georgelush]

Excellent tips. Especially the noise cancelling headphones. They are a godsend. No more screaming toddlers, no more exhausting constant noise from the jet engines. If the landing is smooth and I hardly feel a bump, I make sure to say “nice touchdown” to the pilot. Good point about thanking the flight attendants. I’ll remember that.

[yitang]

Noise canceling headphone is a must for long flights. Totally changed my flight experience ❤

[annek]

FA’s are remarkable! I was on a red eye flight that was a connecting flight for one passenger! The plane didn’t have many passengers and aside from the FA I was the only woman. At boarding time the FA told everyone that a young woman was getting on the plane with three children under the age of 5 who were all air sick! She offered to have the gentleman move forward and to collect “barf” bags from the seat backs and pass them back. They moved like greased lightning! Mom boarded and I took one child, mom kept the youngest and the FA took the last one! She carried that child on her hip the entire flight even while serving drinks and snacks! She was remarkable!

[kevinonthank]

Hi Nicole! The Thank you note is such a great idea! Most people don’t realize that being a FA is not an easy job let alone that your a safety professional and that your responsible for the safety of that flight. So this definitely will make them feel so appreciated. Great ideas and tips as well! I’m def going to check out those headphones, great call! Take care! 😊

[alonaaaron]

I do agree that flight attendants are the sweetest cause when i was 10 one flight said to me while i was going to my seat " you're so cute " and that made my day and flight a lootttt better, i kept smiling throughout the flight by hearing that one sentence, the flight attendant who said that to me, I'm so thankful that u said that, i really appreciated it ❤❤

[nenasuprobo]

As a frequent flyer with up to 100 travel days per year (for work), I can attest to 80% of these tips! And since I'm a gamer, I also like to bring a portable console with me. Sunglasses/Sleeping masks are also a must to promote a better nap. I don't mind packing a bit heavy as long as I have my comfort kit handy during tiring journeys.

[toffeeflake]

I’m going flying for the first time ever, I’m 15 and absolutely mortified. I have no one with me so I’m super worried. This is helping me calm my nerves

[annmariebuell]

These are practical suggestions and easy to implement. I am a window seat girl, too! Love my noise canceling headphones as well as TSA pre-check.

[bfreebfit]

The window seat is a must for me!! Great videos Nicole, always look forward to Fridays:)

[suhailshafi]

Fantastic tips ! My suggestions are to invest in a pair of silicone ear plugs. They cost only a couple of dollars a piece and can be reused multiple times. They block out the aircraft engine noise and can be used in conjunction with noise cancelling headphones to block out the sound of the aircraft engines. They can be very relaxing to use. Them and the neck rests, the eye shades as well, help us to sleep.

[Summitclym]

Great tips! Thanks! I also wear a very lightweight pull-over hoodie with a front pouch to secure my flopping arms during sleep. The hoodie over my head and eyes gives me that cocoon effect and replaces an eye mask.

[meghanbool]

Love the thank you note suggestion! The attendants work so hard, you’re absolutely right. And why not spread thanks and positivity 🙌💕

[jeq]

Love the idea of the thank you notes and gift cards. I had read that recommendation elsewhere and have already purchased my cards for my upcoming flights.

[HelenHex]

As a flight attendant, those note helps a lot 😭🥰

[prtrinilan]

I would agree with the thank you note/ gift card/ candy BUT only once arrived to destination...otherwise it does look like a bribe and you’re seeking special treatment, and that may come off as manipulation. No one likes to feel ‘forced’ to treat someone ‘ special’, which this tactic is seeking to do, since you said so yourself.

[laurel]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, but I checked your channel and you’ve come so far!! I’m looking forward to when the pandemics over so we can travel again ❤️