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Mostly just ... patience. Nobody WANTS to be on a 15 hour flight, it's like we're all in misery together. And as far as flight attendants are concerned, I know I couldn't look my best for 15 hours so remember they're operating on very little sleep, too. We're all on this plane, we're all going to get there, nobody is going to get there earlier, just be nice.

Wear a head band while sleeping with your earbuds to keep them in.

Power bank! Never travel without one. I’ve also helped other people with it.

If you're using in ear headphones on a flight I would recommend not putting them in until the cab gets pressurized. The last time I used in-ear headphones on a flight it didn't wait my ears didn't pop and for 2 hours it felt like my eardrums were going to explode. No joke I was sweating and was contemplating asking the flight attendant to land the plane. I didn't fully regained my hearing for at least 3 days.

Another tip for connecting international flights: There are many international airports that have free shower facilities. If you have the time between flights, it's totally worth using them to freshen up and even change into clean clothes too. I've done this from the YYZ-TPE-NRT flight. YYZ-TPE is a 15 hour flight. With the 3.5 hour layover, it was the perfect time to take a shower and freshen up. That way I felt awake a refreshed for the 4 hour flight to NRT. It made such a huge improvement to the journey :)

the crying babies part made me remember a flight where there was one on all 4 seats around me, was already preparing for a no sleep flight luckily none of them cried and even got to talk with one of the parents there, they also offered me cookies, weird to found such nice people

Pro tip: be rich and get business class

Bring a sandwich bag that can fit your phone. Use the eating tray to hold the top part of the bag by relocking the tray with bag partially inserted. Use blue tooth or poke a hole in the bag if you use wired headsets. Enjoy without holding your phone! 😃

Regarding jet lag, our travel agent suggested doing whatever was needed to stay awake until 7 pm local time before going to bed. For us, it resulted in a quick body clock reset without the need to slowly adjust by an hour each day ahead of time.

My fanny pack was a GOD SEND not only while going through airports, but for my full vacation in general. Thank you!! You made my flight from Dubai to Chicago a dream!

1- say hi to your row mates, make it easy for everyone to talk to each other if and when needed. 2- try to plan to get sleep before hand (don't drink coffee, tire yourself out before the flight) 3- Get ear plus, an eye mask and a pillow (these all will put you to sleep) 4- make sure you're covered.

I bring a light jacket every time. it saves space in the luggage and you’ll feel more comfortable if the plane is cold. it can double as a back pillow.

Thanks for the great tips! We’re doing so many more long-haul flights this year and will definitely rewatch to ensure we don’t forget the best tips! 🥳

I love an aisle seat. I don’t mind getting up to let someone out, at all.

I have a Flight from Charlotte to Denver and then Denver to Hawaii June 1st. This video definitely is going to save my life! THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Brilliant observations and suggestions. Now I realise why the queues for the bathroom /toilet /loo always seem to bunch up and how to choose my loo time more effectiently. Also your "fanny pack" suggestion is a very good idea, pulling stuff into or out off my carry on luggage /backpack repeatedly and the remote overhead storage problem as well. Really useful tips. I am in my 70s and still travelling long haul by myself so all suggestions very useful.

I was stuck with the only broken IFE screen on a 13 hour flight and had no back up entertainment. Learned that lesson the hard way!

Just gotta said it, YOU are awesome with and how you cover sooo much information, not waisting time, yet so detailed ! Thank You, and for your True service, whether you meant to or not . I will definitely do my best using links you provided, with intent you are taken care of. Love your humor and I feel, honestly, which is harder to find. Btw, Happy Valentine's Day, Aloha from Maui, Hawaii (Lahaina), and Happy Trails ! You're actually helped me to get excited again and travel, especially before it gets even harder. Mahalos 🤙✌️🏝️🌈

I like how affordable your recommendations are (or at least, you tried to find an affordable alternative). Great video! Keep it up!

You have sone great videos. Really easy to comprehend and instrumental in my upcoming trip to the UK!

Thanks for the great tips. My lifehack is one you already mentioned, noise cancelling earbuds, the airfly pro Bluetooth transmitter, and the double mini jack adapter. It works great and allows to keep the volume low. I also tried a cheap transmitter from Amazon first, which has good reviews, but it has tons of noise when using in a plane and was impossible to use. So I recommend the airfly pro which works great for me. I tend to pick aisle seats on long flights, so I can get up and stretch whenever I want. Also go to the wc and access the luggage compartment so I can offload more things.

Thank you for the excellent suggestions

TRTL pillow is great! It does get some getting used to, but I do like it better than the standard travel pillow. Another use: behind the neck when you are watching the Entertainment system. The bend in the frame fits perfectly as a support, so when you’re awake, you have a place to put it. However, it does fall if you move.

Jampacked with helpful tips. Great content!

This is gold. Thank you!

Travel for work with my Apple noise-canceling AirPods and use the Airfly ALL the time. Works great and very handy to have. On my last flight my seat mate saw me using it and by the time we landed an hour later, and several questions later, they ordered it from Amazon. 😂

I love the video. I going to Australia next week and I'll for sure follow all these steps. Thanks for the tips.

Great tips man thanks!

Thanks a lot for the tips, will definitely try to make the most out of the flight.

Most importantly, for a long haul flight, if you wear contacts make sure you bring some kind of eye drop wetter. The dry air in the cabin will dry out your contacts and you will be miserable!!

I really appreciate what you do here. And, I'm actually glad TSA is maddening; this world we live in now is more than maddening and horrific. I was a banker for awhile, and when clients would bitch about showing their license or say, "That teller should know me! I come here all the time!" I would say to them, "I understand. But, the more difficult it is for you to get your money, the more difficult it is for somebody else to get your money."

Great video, I would add a hint; If you collect points, use them to upgrade your seat.

Thank you for the excellent tips!! I like to bring calf compression sleeves and extra face masks. Also, I've found gaiters to be really useful to have as a makeshift eye mask or face mask (for when you're stuck next to that one passenger that can't stop coughing!!).

This is a great video. Thank you.

thank you so much for sharing this. helps a lot when planing. all your tips are more valuable.

Very helpful, great traveling tips! I subscribed

Since solidarity tips. Thanks for respecting your audience's time. You get righteous to the point. 👍

I’d have to suggest as someone that grew up w migraine and is important for me to stay hydrated,get liquid iv. I’ve actually been able to tell the difference vs other water flavoring products. Liquid Iv is awesome😀

I just used my AirFly on a flight last week. It worked GREAT and it was VERY easy to connect them with my AirPods.

Patience is key during those long-haul flights! Just a friendly reminder that, like us, flight attendants are doing their best during those 15 hours. It's a shared journey, and a little kindness goes a long way. Speaking of smooth journeys, I always ensure stress-free arrivals with Express Parking - a hassle-free airport parking solution! 🅿

I usually order the special meal. This way, I can eat first and have the chance to use the bathroom before everyone else.

Thank you sir, great tips! And those gorgeous eyes made me lose track, gotta watch again 😊

We are preparing for a trip from Tennessee to Singapore and Bali; this video and tips were invaluable. Thanks

I bought an Airfly Pro and used on my last long haul flight to connect to my Bluetooth headphones. It works amazing. Highly recommend it. My headphones have the option to be used wired, but using it wireless is so much better for me.

I pee SO MUCH!! I just felt the need to share this. Separately: really great trips brotha. I’m going to rock my big New Balance fanny pack on this upcoming trip to Italy.

Super helpful! Thank you very much

Cool Video, But I have to say.... Isle for the win. Being in Australia, every flight is basically a long hall flight and having been to 32 countries, my preference is (center row) Isle seats. The main reason is that you have easy access to bags and the bathroom. If you are traveling with someone, at worst they only need to move over 1 person, not 2. Also, you get more space for your shoulders and legs, assuming you have a good travel pillow you shouldn't have much movement while sleeping.

Awesome tips! Got the free list too!

Good tips. Thanks!

Great tips! Thanks!

Lots of great tips! I just wanted to note that the airline pillows and blankets aren't reused on LH flights. At least on my airline and most others, the cleaners take away the dirty ones and bring fresh ones. It'd be way more work to fold the old ones onto every seat than to put the plastic wrapped clean blankets on the seat

After experiencing strong stomach cramps during many long haul flights I went to a travel doctor. He said that this is a very common problem and when they open the doors the bridge folk stay clear.

This is soooooo helpful. Thank you

Great tips 👍

Great video, thank you

Love the Trtl neck pillow! Easy to tuck into a carry on bag too. If you are someone who doesn't have a hard time sleeping in a sitting position, then skip a neck pillow altogether. But as someone who cannot sleep like that, the Trtl is great to have! I've been taking little travel packs of wet wipes/baby wipes with us on trips for years now and I'll never travel without them! Great for freshening up on a plane or to get the grime off your hands while you're out and about. I'll wipe down my face and arms on the plane then put on some lotion just before we land and I feel so much better. If the plane right was hot for some reason, I've been known to go into the bathroom and do a little "mini bath" in there with the wipes. Lol! Reapply lotion and deodorant, brush them teeth and you're good to go! This might just be me, but I like to bring a water bottle with me. Keep it empty until we get through security then fill it up. That or I buy an overpriced bottle of water at the airport and hold on to it to refill it. Then it doesn't matter if I get tired of carrying it, I can just toss it. Don't have to worry about it getting lost either.

My flight to Hawaii, my home, had my teeth chattering because I was informed there was not one blanket on the whole plane. That was a horrible long flight. I didn’t even have a sweater. Now I’m prepared! I also have peripheral artery disease My doctor told me not to wear compression socks but I do a lot of leg exercises on the plane. Enjoyed your video. Aloha

I take the pillow and use it for lumbar support. I pack my own small pillow. I also pack my own light blanket.

I did try the AirFly and it’s awesome!

I’m one of the ones with a small bladder so I always opt for the aisle 😅 also, yes, air fly is the bees knees

For my last long-haul flight, I purchased a Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Transmitter which is compatible with my bluetooth earbuds and it worked great. It's small and doesn't take up much space, smaller than a car key fob, and it stays charged for a very long time. I have not tried it yet for its other uses, but it is also compatible in certain vehicle bluetooth systems and certain home sound system setups.

My favorite tip is to place all valuables before TSA into backpack into the bag. This works well for me.

Thanks, I enjoyed your channel, new subs‼️🌼✈️🌸

watching this before my flight from uk to australia in two weeks😂😭🥹

I love bulkhead seats on long haul. I can get up without bugging my neighbor too much. On short domestic flight that I need to connect from, I buy aisle seat as close to the front so I can zip off the plane faster.

This was super helpful 😊

I've just travelled to Australia from the UK. 21 hours in total. Best tip is to sleep if you can. Comfortable clothes, cotton jumper etc. Scarf which I used on and off because I was cold and then hot. Eye mask , slip on shoes , compression socks. Turn TV off when eating. Sit up and enjoy your food. Alot of folk slouching watching TV whilst eating , I felt that it was rude for the air hostesses.

I bring strepsils / cough drops with me also. Cabin air and my throat don't go together. It also keeps eyes away from me as if I had covid 😆

I had blood clots in the past so I bought those compression socks for my future flight. I think they’re great for anyone to help with swelling

I find the Garmin Fenix 7 watch's Jetlag Adviser helps me enormously when travelling long-haul flights.

My long haul ✈️ was from Jakarta to NYC almost 22hours in total.. and you're definitely needed wet tissue and comfy clothes!

Good call on the cervical neck brace.. I was about to buy that expensive $60 one people reccomend that only braces on one side.

If you opt for the cervical collar (the medical version of a neck pillow), you can buy cervical collar covers so they look pretty.

Not gonna lie, this youtube trick is gold. Didnt thought about that.

The Trtl pillow is awesome. It's worth the price. Take pics of each item as you pack them. This will make it SO much simpler to file a claim if your bag is lost. Take a pic of your bag as well so you can prove the airline damaged it.

Always offer to check your carry on (if you can go without it) when checking in. If it’s a full flight or they think that the overhead bins might be full they will allow it and then you can just have a personal bag to carry around.

Instead of a Fanny pack I have always used vests, I have summer vests and for winter, with lots of pockets. I carry everything crucial on me passport, cards, money etc. On planes, trains or buses. You sleep with it on no problem and it is super safe and it is with you in any situation.

Ha! I've thought about a fanny pack, but everyone says NO! Well, I think I have an excuse now :-) OMG, I did the PB thing too. Strange how a sandwich is okay, but a jar isn't. Thanks for the tips and ideas!

For earbuds, I’d recommend IEMs (in-ear monitors) instead of standard headphones. They’re designed to fit into your ears nice and tight since musicians use them for performances, and they need to cut more outside noise. Mine were about $20 and worth every penny.

Excellent list my friend. Thank you!! Sometimes the little details and suggestions matter when you are stuck in one spot for 8 hours or more!!! 😵‍💫😜😉

Some good tips! But I’m old school & have been flying abroad since the 60s. Therefore, I always eschew the electronics in favor of books, puzzles & magazines. Get a few mags that suit your interests & page thru them - it’s just like surfing the ‘net!😊

I bought a neck brace. Works much better than the three neck pillows I also have owned. The turtle might be better but this was cheap and supports in all directions.

Thank you for this comprehensive list, and the cheaper neckbrace recommendation. I would advise packing activated charcoal tablets for reducing bloat on the plane, and any digestive issues once you land in a location with questionable hygiene. It could literally be a trip saver.

Fanny packs rock. (Don't say 'Fanny' if you're traveling to Ireland, though....) I love traveling in cargo pants. The pockets are empty through the airport, but filled once I get ready to board or am boarded and in my seat. Having everything I want in-flight right on my bod below the waist and arms reach works very well. Trust me...Asia, Europe, Africa, South America....has never failed me. Just make sure the pockets can be secured with a zipper, snap or velcro.

The liquid rule work around also works for things like makeup remover (I don't wear makeup, but I'm guessing at least some of the other viewers probably do) - bring pre-moistened cotton balls/makeup pads/etc. in a baggie and they won't count as liquids. Same goes for antibacterial wipes (as long as it's wipes, and not just a bottle of liquid, they don't count either, even if there's a little bit of liquid in the bottom). I'll note that those are for TSA - what other countries do is completely up to them, and never assume that the rules will be the same as in the U.S. (case and point: when flying back to the States out of FCO 7 years ago, the security officer forced me to take off my glasses because they were apparently setting off the metal detector - they were semi-rimless wire frame, and have never set off any other metal detector I've ever gone through before or since; try to pull that off in the States and the TSO would be committing a federal crime, risking jail time and worse). As a general rule, for TSA (again, don't assume other countries have the same rules), if you can spray it, pour it, or spread it, it counts as a liquid (although something super chunky, like chicken salad, doesn't count - got that straight from my best friend who's been a TSO for almost 6 years; not sure if super chunky salsa would be the same or not), so things like applesauce, hummus, cooked hot cereal, cream cheese, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, etc.), guac, etc., all count as liquids unless they're on something (e.g. a sandwich). And a quick tip for flying out of Heathrow for any liquids you'll be carrying onto the plane (either in personal item or carryon) - they have a reputation for being extremely strict about the size of liquids bags, so a "TSA approved" liquids bag may or may not be allowed through - they might make you put all of your liquids into one of the 1L ziploc-type bags that they provide at the checkpoint, and if they don't all fit, you may or may not be allowed to take through the ones that don't. So whatever liquids you're taking onto the plane, if you'll be flying out of Heathrow during your trip, make sure those liquids will all fit into a 1L/1qt ziploc, otherwise there's a chance you might be forced to leave one or more of them behind at security there. Used my AirFly Duo the last 4 times I flew (got it in August, and flew in September and February) - so handy, because I don't use corded earbuds or headphones anymore (it's a giant pain in the butt to keep corded earbuds from falling out of my ears when I put on my noise-cancelling headphones because 1) my ears are so tiny that it only takes the tiniest knock to the wires and they fall out, 2) my kindle's volume only goes so high, and 3) my noise-cancelling headphones are such that when the volume is all the way up, the ambient noise is also jacked up actually louder than it is in real life (super helpful in some instances, like working backstage in a theatre production without mics in a role that involves having to time things to the dialog being spoken on stage, but not so much for listening to audiobooks on the plane)). I can watch movies on my mp3 player (technically my mom's old phone but it hasn't had any service for 3 1/2 years), and even though I can easily connect my earbuds to it, I use my AirFly to save the player's battery, since having both bluetooth on and playing video drains it pretty quickly, so using the AirFly lets me keep bluetooth turned off, saving the player battery big time, which is good because even though I normally only fly domestic (I've done 2 transatlantic trips, but that's it for flying internationally and both were years ago), my travel days are usually 7+ hrs long, which is more than long enough to drain the player's battery all the way if using bluetooth. (I'd consider getting the Pro, but it being only able to be used in one mode at a time, instead of both at the same time, was the deal breaker for me, because I do most of my phone calls using Google Voice because it's free and calling with my phone isn't, and my one computer doesn't have bluetooth capabilities, so I would need something that would go both directions at the same time I'll massively second someone else's suggestion - powerbank. I won't travel without my Anker PowerCore 10000, because I've had to use it on flights more than once. I never use the USB ports in the seats because 1) it tethers my device, and 2) I always end up accidentally kicking it, knocking it out and potentially even damaging the cord, which is why I hate when planes have the underseat (as in facing forward) power ports under the seat next to the seat it's for - ran into that in September, and it was frickin' annoying because I couldn't have both legs out straight in front of me without kicking the cord of the person next to me, which killed my hips and back. I always go for the window seat 1) because it tends to be the widest (fun fact, the window seats on little CRJ200s are actually wider than the window seats on 737-800s and 737-900s), 2) because I can pull out my sausage pillow and use it to lean against the wall and help me sleep, and 3) I'm always guaranteed to have at least one armrest - I've been stuck in the middle seat and both people next to me were hogging the armrests - I have to be able to have my elbows sit comfortably next to me because otherwise my shoulders and neck cramp up to no end, which usually triggers a migraine. I always go for a window seat (if they're available - the only times they weren't were on my last transatlantic flight, and the time when I booked about 3 days before the trip (I always aim to book a minimum of 2 weeks before, but that time I couldn't)), and I usually go for the second to back row, because it's close to the bathroom but still reclines. Gate agents have a habit of offering to move me up (if there are any empty seats on the flight - sometimes there are, sometimes there aren't) because I use a wheelchair, and as long as the seat they're offering to move me to is still a window seat, reclines, and isn't directly over the wing (which blocks the view), I usually (there have been a couple times where I declined because there was a different reason other than being close to the restrooms that I picked the row I did) accept, and that means that even though I always book an economy seat, I sometimes end up sitting in economy plus. There have been times where they've offered to move me further forward to a middle or aisle seat, but I always turn them down in those instances because I will always take a window seat over a non-window further-forward seat, since I can still walk some and middle and aisle seats wreak havoc on my joints because they're so narrow (and I'm not big by any means), at least on the planes I usually fly on.

3:45 Genius!

Try turning a neck pillow around to where the opening is is the back. Much more comfortable

I can't handle having things jammed in my ear canals. Princess Leia headphones are the way to go for me

Soft foam cervical collar for sleeping. Takes way less room, and probably more effective.

I use a white noise app and sound cancelling headphones along with a black out mask and warming Japanese eyemask with aroma therapy to sleep. Also, they make a strap that you can attach to your ear buds so you don't have to worry about losing them.

I know old post but I travel with my shiatsu neck massage pillow absolutely amazing and there cheap on amaz😢now

I can’t speak for all airlines, but I’m pretty sure SQ and EK change their blankets and pillows every flight.

Got a colombian Shirt! good for you!

my trick for sleeping is using the tray table with a pillow on top,

Nowadays those sling bags are in, instead of fanny pack. Stylish and functional! I am going on a trip soon and plan to use the black one I got from UNIQLO. Goes with everything. You can also style it up or down, I think. Can't wait!!!

If anyone with AirPods is worried about losing one, they make silicone pieces that the stem of the AirPod slips into and a piece hooks over the ear. Another option is a silicone strap that has a channel for an AirPod stem on each end. Then near each end is a magnet, so the loop stays closed around the neck when not in use.

The fanny pack also makes it much easier to go through TSA (and equivalents) since you don't have to empty your pockets if everything is in the bag.

What large backpack are you using within the first minute of the video. I’ve been searching for a large travel bag and that one looks perfect

The Bluetooth transmitter worked great for me.