Long haul flights are rough. They’re a virtual lottery in the sky and you’re not the one who rolls the dice. You won’t know until you’re there who your neighbours on the flight will be, but you can prepare yourself in other ways and here are our tips for surviving hours upon hours in the sky.
Maximise comfort by making sure that you’re dressed in something you know won’t irritate you. If you’re not into casual wear, bring something more comfortable to change into on the plane. Make it something breathable, stretchable and that you can sleep in if you want to.
Keep yourself entertained in whatever way you know will work best. Lots of people like watching films or television shows, others prefer to read while you may be more suited to working or getting creative with a personal project. (We use the time to write and edit video footage)
Break the flight up, this helps with boredom, productivity and keeping your mind off how much longer there is to go. Divide the flight into two or three hour blocks, and let your mind tick each off as they pass. This is also a good way to allocate time to different activities. Say you’ll do something for the first two hours and then switch to something else. This is a great way of getting sleep to, and making sure that you’re doing activities that will either keep you awake when you should be, or wind your brain down when you need to rest.
What are your survival techniques for long flights?