10 ways to survive a long haul flight.

1: Pack comfy socks in your hand luggage, I read somewhere to pack slippers, don’t. They waste far too much space in your bag, I learnt that the hard way.

2: If you can, don’t fly economy. If that’s your only option, try and get one of the seats behind the galley. Its murphy’s law that you’ll be stuck behind the one dick that has their seat all the way back for the entire flight.

3: Pack a portable charger. Most airlines allow the use of all electronic devices as long as they are in flight mode. I’m writing this half way across the Atlantic.

4: Pack ear plugs/ earphones. Even though that one guy pissing himself at the TV is hilarious, it’s quite distracting.

5: If you don’t need it on the flight, don’t pack it. (Or put it in your checked bag).

6: Pack or buy a neck pillow. I was a non-believer in the neck pillow until now, if you want to sleep during the flight it makes a huge difference. They tend to come with snappers and most airlines will allow it attached to the handles of your carry on.

7: If your travelling alone and leg room isn’t a necessity try to get a window seat. At least that way you can use the wall as a pillow and you get a view.

8: If you don’t mind a lack of protein, order a vegan meal. They are usually served first.

9: Hopefully your flight has a seat back TV, if not make sure you have entertainment. Even if it does make sure you have something else, watching three films back to back can get surprisingly boring.

10: Always take a jumper or hoodie. I don’t care if your flying to the equator, they always turn the air conditioning on when your already a little chilly.

Until next time.
R x