Tips for my first long flight

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Going in coach?

Loose comfortable clothes in layers.

A backpack purse with lots of pockets

Slip on comfy shoes.

A moisturizer with serum

Baby wipes.

Hand sanitizer, small lysol

I always wear a overnight thin sanitary pad for the journey just in case I have a small leak. Also, it keeps me fresh and I can replace the pad if I want. Comfy and soft undies.

A pashmina scarf that can double as a throw.

Noise cancelling headphones. Powerbank.

Snacks.

Some first aid meds for - headache, allergy, fever, diarrhea. Your prescription meds if any.

[Anonymous]

All good suggestions! And pick your seat as carefully as you can... Check seat guru to make sure it reclines at least a little! https://www.seatguru.com/
I would also recommend wearing lots of layers, warm socks, sweater, etc. It can really cold on airplanes that high up.

Melatonin is also a good idea if you want to get some sleep.

[Anonymous]

Comfortable clothing. Lululemon align leggings are my go to.

Shoes that easily slip on and off.

Layers of clothing it case it is cold or hot. I almost froze to death on a flight to Maui.

Eye cover to block out light, earplugs to block out noise.

Download some movies in case the in flight wifi/movie don't' work.

It's really not that bad. We have flown coach to Asia a few times and lived to tell I know DCUM will insist it is not possible to fly anything but business that far, but us mortals have to make compromises.

[Anonymous]

Important to have water (i bring an empty bottle and fill it up), book/magazine, charged phone/ipad with games, headphones.

[Anonymous]

If you're on the shorter side, I SWEAR by this thing.


https://www.amazon.com/Airplane-Footrest-Accessories-Relaxation-Comfortable/dp/B07QG6L82D/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=leg%2Bsling%2Bfor%2Bairplane&qid=1681306234&sr=8-5&th=1

[Anonymous]

Compression socks for me. Otherwise my feet swell up like sausages on long flights. Walk around and flex your feet a bit.

Some lemon drops to suck on to pop your ears.

Masks.

[Anonymous]

Lets talk about people in the "cattle class" sitting in one position for 10 hours and eating all that airplane food. There is a LOT OF FARTING.

So take some natural menthol cream to dab on your nostrils if the bathrooms get stinky or your fellow passengers fart on the long flight..

[Anonymous]

In addition to all the practical advice PPs have offered, think of the journey as a suspension from all your responsibilities. I used to fly to Asia semi-routinely for work and after a while being in the air, you kind of exist in this cocoon of no work, chore, kids, household issues, relationship worries. There's only the present and keeping yourself comfortable. So settle in and relax.

Oh, also bring lots of snacks. The airline meals are never enough and many people get hungry and start to congregate near the back asking for ramen noodles between meals.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks all!! Should I buy plug in headphones to use the in flight system? Or do they provide that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In addition to all the practical advice PPs have offered, think of the journey as a suspension from all your responsibilities. I used to fly to Asia semi-routinely for work and after a while being in the air, you kind of exist in this cocoon of no work, chore, kids, household issues, relationship worries. There's only the present and keeping yourself comfortable. So settle in and relax.

Oh, also bring lots of snacks. The airline meals are never enough and many people get hungry and start to congregate near the back asking for ramen noodles between meals.

Settle in and relax. I love this.

[Anonymous]

Yeah great advice - layers, bring a book (I use my kindle so I have options and it's lighter than a paperback), bring some Advil in case you get a headache.

Download a bunch of movies/TV shows to your pad so you can stream those if something goes wrong with the wifi on board (or if you don't want to watch what they've got for you). I always pick an aisle seat even if I can't sleep as well, because I choose being able to get up to pee over being able to sleep.

Keep your expectations in check, too! You might have an uncomfortable flight. (I flew economy on TA years ago and remember it being very cramped - and I am a tiny person.) But that's fine - you'll get through it and have a great trip. I remember the food on the flight being good - hopefully still is!

Expect to feel sort of out of it when you arrive. Be kind to yourself! Rest, drink some great coffee, eat something, don't beat yourself up if you aren't raring to go as soon as you land.

I hope you have a wonderful trip! Are you going on vacation to Turkey - or is it a work trip there? Or someplace else?

[Anonymous]

Not sure if you have the room, but I used this neck pillow (turned sideways so the opening is opposite where my head rested) and actually was able to doze on a flight.

https://www.target.com/p/travel-neck-pillow-gray---open-story--8482-/-/A-86391411

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All good suggestions! And pick your seat as carefully as you can... Check seat guru to make sure it reclines at least a little! https://www.seatguru.com/
I would also recommend wearing lots of layers, warm socks, sweater, etc. It can really cold on airplanes that high up.

Melatonin is also a good idea if you want to get some sleep.

Most important tip.

Also, better to have a seat near the galley than a seat near the restrooms. In a long flight, restrooms do not get cleaned. People eat and poop and fart a lot. You do not want to be near the restroom. Pay extra to get a seat that suits you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're on the shorter side, I SWEAR by this thing.


https://www.amazon.com/Airplane-Footrest-Accessories-Relaxation-Comfortable/dp/B07QG6L82D/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=leg%2Bsling%2Bfor%2Bairplane&qid=1681306234&sr=8-5&th=1

I got this for my kids who are shorter and they did enjoy it.