Do These 15 things As Soon As You Board a Flight (or regret it later!)

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Portable Professional (Travel Tips with Megan)

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Do these 15 things as soon as you board a flight! These steps apply on long flights in economy AND short domestic flights. Learn how to keep your stuff safe, avoid travel disruptions and even get a free flight upgrade if you notice an issue with your seat.
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🐶 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Plane seating
00:57 How to stow carry-on
01:49 Under-seat personal items
02:05 DO NOT put this in seat pocket
02:54 Check these seat features
03:47 Check the plane for this
04:12 Watch what you touch...
04:39 Check this under your seat
05:11 Check this over your seat
05:40 Stay alert and aware
06:42 Cooperate with passengers in row
07:20 Last chance to do this!
08:01 Beat jet lag
08:58 Steps for take-off
09:22 Most important...
09:48 Flight comfort HACK
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@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

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@HariSeldon913 2 ай бұрын

Any tips on disabling the reclining feature for the seat in front of you? At 6'3" I need every bit of leg room, usually more than is given.

@vox.akuma.is.husband.material 2 ай бұрын

Can I put my carry under the seat in front of me under the seat

@mayracalderon5598 Ай бұрын

During my recent travels i had encountered the ruddest people at airports and planes. I get everyone has a place to go and the airport dynamic can be stressful, but lets be nice to our fellow passengers please! Thank you for sharing these videos. Most of this is simply common courtesy ❤

@b43xoit 2 ай бұрын

The correct bin in which to put your luggage is the bin across from where you are sitting. That way, you can see it all the time, and the chance of anyone pilfering it is reduced.

@HariSeldon913 2 ай бұрын

If you're in the early boarding group. By the time I usually board, I'm just looking for the nearest open space.

@Missnoemit 2 ай бұрын

Right. When You travel via bus in My city it works like that, I don't know why it's not like that via plane...

@incognito595 2 ай бұрын

I would not have thought about the possibility of theft under these circumstances! Thank you.

@trishgrant2715 2 ай бұрын

My carryon is always locked

@user-zn5qg4se6q 2 ай бұрын

You paid for the SEAT! ONLY!! Not the Overhead bin!!!

@roberthunter6927 Ай бұрын

1. If you are an annoying child, don't start kicking the seat in front of you immediately. Cunning is required. Also, on a long flight you may not be able to keep up the torture, so enlist your siblings or parents to swap seats with you to keep up the pressure. Adults can put more force into their kicks, so you will best utilize them during the sleep periods. 2. Never use an air-sick bag. instead make sure all your fellow passengers get drenched. 3. Mumble and groan constantly, even if you are content. 4. If you are in a window seat, never visit the bathroom when the people in the middle or isle seat do. Wait until they are in their seat, sleeping, or having a meal. 5. Have maximum carry-on luggage, even if you have to pay extra, to fill up the overhead storage spaces. Make it really heavy with lead bricks or something. With luck you will greatly inconvenience several other passengers. 6. Be rude and aggressive to all passengers and crew. Use the call button constantly. 7. Remember, you can get off the plane at any time, but you may not like the ride down, or how and where you land. But if you stick to the above 6 steps [and invent a few more of your own], the flight attendants and passengers may oblige your demand. :-)

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

Haha! Great list!

@Era515 2 ай бұрын

I switch to the time zone I will be arriving at as soon as I board. I've also learned that regardless of how tired I am when I arrive, I have to stay awake (No naps!) until it is evening in my destination's time zone. My body adjusts much faster to the new time zone that way.

@YouTuberMe68 2 ай бұрын

I was never sleepy when i flew for over 20 hrs until I returned.

@peaceful477 2 ай бұрын

I advise you to sleep when you feel sleepy / tired. You never know what worse (!) is coming next. Like phone charge. We panic when Battery is 50% !!! Best survival technique is to preserve your energy for all time. To compensate time zone sleep disturbance I prefer to take sleeping pills instead hanging out and disoriented for few days !!! 😂😂😂😂

@Era515 2 ай бұрын

@@peaceful477 I can't do sleeping pills or adult motion sickness pills. They turn me into a zombie for 2 or 3 days. But I'm lucky in that my body aligns with daylight. So if it's nighttime where I came from, but it's daytime where I am arriving, my brain takes its cues from the amount of light and I still function pretty well and I don't feel jetlagged. I'm able to go to bed once it gets dark & wake up at the right time the next morning in my new time zone.

@Unmeijones 2 ай бұрын

This is me!

@lindab.716 2 ай бұрын

My father had to travel to the other coast often. He would always adjust to their time. It worked for him too.

@esarlls3 2 ай бұрын

I was on a flight and a passenger found the overhead bin above their seat full. He asked nearby passengers & found a bag that was not seated nearby, put it in the aisle, and put his above him. A few minutes later, a flight attendant asked who took the bag out. Turns out it was her bag. He was relocated to the back of the plane where there was space for his bag above his seat. If it's not yours, don't mess with it

@M_SC 2 ай бұрын

Hahahha

@BenTrue75 2 ай бұрын

Wow!

@dammar117 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't think of removing someone else's bag and leaving it in the aisle. Wtf.

@immap5709 2 ай бұрын

My thoughts was that the spot is supposed to be for the passenger sitting right under it. Isn’t that right?

@dammar117 2 ай бұрын

@@immap5709 In theory. In practice, no so much...

@Dlm803 2 ай бұрын

As a nurse…it is wise to have the air vent open because the filtered air will have a greater chance of blowing air transmitted bugs away from you.

@michellevincent8338 2 ай бұрын

Pointed at you or away from you the vent ?

@Sandra-xh3vg 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information .

@rebeccastone3301 2 ай бұрын

I STRONGLY disagree … As a retired FDNY Lieutenant my advice is NOT to use the air blowers because they RECIRCULATE the interior air. Anyone SICK SPREADS GERMS & VIRUSES

@Dlm803 2 ай бұрын

Your general direction is preferred.

@dammar117 2 ай бұрын

The air coming out from the vent dries my eyes. I always have to close it.

@phuttyyt 2 ай бұрын

Wet wipes are doubly useful - not only for wiping down the tray table, screen, armrests and seatbelt, but also - as sometimes happens on long flights - for their intended purpose when soap and/or paper towels have run out in the toilets. I keep a pack of wet wipes in my underseat bag on all flights these days, whatever the length of the flight.

@AvrArv Ай бұрын

Finally smb who doea what i do too👍

@LE-cw4br 2 ай бұрын

LOL..I put some old shows on my phone to watch...Gilligan's Island and The Munsters. The gentleman across the aisle from me was intrigued and asked about why the shows were in black and white. We went on a nostalgic chat about childhood shows and ended up occupying a good hour on a long haul flight with our talk which was so nice! Thanks, Megan for all your content!

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Love these unexpected moments while traveling. Thanks so much for sharing!

@HariSeldon913 2 ай бұрын

"That guy's the judge from My Cousin Vinny."

@LE-cw4br 2 ай бұрын

@@PortableProfessional 😊

@brianarbenz1329 2 ай бұрын

Was the flight a 3-hour tour? _A 3-hour tour?_

@LE-cw4br 2 ай бұрын

@@brianarbenz1329 🤣

@TheRedbirdfly 2 ай бұрын

Talking on the plane. I had a woman that talked non stop to her friend across an isle for 4 hours. She drove me insane. Please people keep it to a minimum. Many others have things on their minds or work to do or just want to relax without hearing someone yak yak yak. Thank you !! 😊

@ChrisWolf75 2 ай бұрын

Ear buds. You're in a situation you can't control might as well relax and make the best of it. All you're heading for is unecessary stress and eventual health problems.

@user-fe1jh1yf4c 2 ай бұрын

Fly private next time.

@colettesantoro8797 2 ай бұрын

@ @user-fe1jh1yf4c Oh sure, everyone can fly private by a flip of a hat…get real.

@kitsiewr 2 ай бұрын

Dear Lord, yes!

@Star-Boarder 2 ай бұрын

Whisper is fine but some women chat so loudly. Noise canceling headphones is a chatty Cathy defense. Also, sometimes I don't even have music on and it signals to others that I'm not interested in talking.

@treelady633 2 ай бұрын

Flight attendants are NOT giving free upgrades for unacceptable seats. Usually business/first class seats are given as upgrade to loyalty members or for purchase.

@drvee1983 28 күн бұрын

After you're in the air and comfortable, recline your seat SLOWLY to not injure the passenger behind you. It's not all about you, and some people have long legs. An elderly person or child may also be reaching down to retrieve something from their bag. Check behind you before reclining.

@KateWitt 22 күн бұрын

100%. I got clocked by some guy as I was bending down to get my water bottle and then he got pissed at me. It was awesome. 🙄

@vtcs1963 2 ай бұрын

I was laughing when you mentioned putting your passport away and not in the seat back pocket. That seems like common sense to me but a couple of years ago I was flying back from Europe sitting in the aisle bulkhead seat (I think it was that crazy post-pandemic year when the entire world went to Europe) and the woman next to me had her (EU/Spanish) passport in the little pocket next to the armrest. She was so calm and napped peacefully and I was so stressed out about her passport!! I kept imagining her forgetting it! It turned out fine but it was so funny how I worried about something that affected me in no way and a person whom I didn’t even know!!

@Lesloi6227 2 ай бұрын

Nah this just demonstrates what a nice caring person you are.

@vtcs1963 2 ай бұрын

@@Lesloi6227 Thanks!

@leslieschott754 2 ай бұрын

Yikes! I’d be stressed & concerned, too! Hello common sense?

@cjedgerly 2 ай бұрын

Hi Megan!! You won't believe this.... but my wife's aunt lost her passport TWICE in the same day!!! I escorted a small family/fiends group to Germany from Boston for Christmas markets this past November. My wife's aunt got off the plane in Frankfurt and realized she did not have her passport in her purse (this was at immigration). After several phonecalls and hours of waiting, we were able to get it back from Lufthansa (it fell out of her opened purse under the seat in front of her. THEN.... the next morning we are about to go out and about and I asked if everyone had their passport and she said she lost it again. After working through the Deutsche Bahn lost and found website, we were told they had it. My wife’s aunt put the passport in her back pocket at FRA and when she took her phone out on the train, her passport must have fallen out of her pocket. YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! I asked her if I needed to hold on to it (like middle school). Thankfully no more issues after that episode. Anyway - have a great week!

@Canleaf08 2 ай бұрын

She needs a stomach bag. Store all, boarding Pass and passport before take off there and leave it there until you have arrived at the destination.

@p5rsona 2 ай бұрын

She not bright

@sct4040 2 ай бұрын

I am the designated passport holder 😉 I don’t trust my husband. They are in a waist pouch on my body.

@Thecodexnoir Ай бұрын

Drugs 🙄

@Thecodexnoir Ай бұрын

@@sct4040Imagine saying you don’t TRUST the person that YOU picked to MARRY…. Publicly 🤡.

@geoff1971 2 ай бұрын

If you want to know where your seat is before you board the plane, look on your ticket and it will state the type of aircraft, google the seat layout for that aircraft and you will find out exactly where it is. Saves heaps of time as you will know how far it is in relation to the door, restroom, emergency exit and what side of the plane it is on.

@who9387 2 ай бұрын

@geoff1971 - NO NEED, every plane seat is numbered in the same way, rows start from the front with Row 1 then incrementing by 1 as you move towards the rear. Facing the rear the alpha part starts with A going from right to left. It isn't bloody rocket science .....unless you are unfamiliar with the western alphabet.

@geoff1971 2 ай бұрын

@@who9387 jeez dude no need to be fucking nasty, unacceptable dude, I'm disappointed with you.

@who9387 2 ай бұрын

@@geoff1971 And I too am disappointed Geoffrey that you though my remarks were nasty (no F words). As I said it isn't rocket scienc, just check the seat you are sitting in matches the one on the boarding pass.

@geoff1971 2 ай бұрын

@@who9387 some people want to know the exact location there seat is, rocket science is irrelevant, don't be condescending. Some people are first time flyers, have you ever thought about that, it's just a fucking suggestion.

@who9387 2 ай бұрын

@geoff1971 - I always credit people with the tiniest bit of intellect, if anyone cannot count from One up to 30 something or know the first half dozen letters of the alphabet then I wonder how they managed to book a flight and found the airport. It may not be astrophysics but it is simple common sense.

@itube1893 Ай бұрын

Being almost 6’7” tall, I really appreciate it when the person in front of me looks to see that I’m head and shoulders above usually everyone else seated on the plane, and refrains from reclining their seat.

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

I could see how that would make a difference for you! Happy travels!

@robheb1355 Ай бұрын

So because you are tall you want other people to cater to you Right Ill recline and be comfortable for the 11 hour flight.

@itube1893 Ай бұрын

No, please understand your seat won’t recline with someone my height behind you. You see, the seats are so close together on airlines now that when I sit in a regular coach seat, my knees are already pressed into the back of the seat in front of me. There’s nowhere for my knees to go to allow the seat to recline at all. I don’t mind paying a little extra for emergency row seats with extra leg room, but those are usually snapped up pretty quickly by people a foot shorter than I am.

@MrCho14 Ай бұрын

@@itube1893 I'm a little shorter than you but mostly legs. My knees are pressed against the seat in front when I sit up 100% straight. I'm waiting for the day that airlines get sued and are forced to seat tall customer in rows with more legroom. Exit rows certainly need to be reserved for taller people at no additional cost. It'll never happen, but a guy can dream.

@JMcMillen 27 күн бұрын

@@robheb1355 Given how close the seats are too each other these days, I wish they wouldn't let them recline at all. I learned a long time ago how to sleep sitting strait up on looooooooong car trips. It's even easier if you are tired.

@miuluv460 2 ай бұрын

just went on my first 2 flights EVER last week, you videos helped me prepare so much!! thank you for all the work you do!!

@karenreiter533 2 ай бұрын

Great video Miss Megan. It’s so important to be aware of your surroundings. Thanks for the reminder!

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining us, Karen! Happy travels!

@kimgrod 2 ай бұрын

Oh, so many good tips. Thanks, Maegan.

@angelaboheme7361 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative vids! ❤

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Great to have you on the channel!

@Nelsea7190 2 ай бұрын

point 10 is very important: knowing who to avoid and get the jump on in case of emergencies to expedite your speedy exit from the plane. though keeping an eye on any crazy person that might be nearby would be very handy.

@MiaHessMusic 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Megan!

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@glamp63 2 ай бұрын

Your content is very helpful. Thank you! 🙂

@incognito595 2 ай бұрын

Very, very helpful. Thank you.

@fuzzylon 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video ! My additional tip is to wear a shirt with a chest pocket large enough for your passport and boarding pass. It means there is always a designated place to put these and I'm not tempted to put them somewhere else by accident. Pockets in my jeans are too small and difficult to access while seated . I think it can also be useful for the airport and cabin crews to see the edge of these documents so they know you have them ready (sometimes the colour has some significance too). However, it's probably safer to put these somewhere else more secure when you're seated on the plane or leaving the airport.

@renferal5290 2 ай бұрын

I am really looking forward to my holiday to London and France that is coming up. Checking the seat number is a very good idea as I once sat in the wrong one LOL.

@fotoeins 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video; I'm grateful for these reminders.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@AnoJanJan 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always! As I often travel solo, I keep my valuables (passport, cards etc) in a hidden pouch on my body at all times. There are also pouches that go around your ankle & are worn under jeans - good if you’re visiting sites notorious for pickpockets & mugging.

@Eric-jo8uh 2 ай бұрын

I wish airlines would be more vigilant of the size of cabin bags being brought on board. I get tired of opening an overhead locker to see suitcases in a row. Enough. Never used to be like this.

@evaallen9728 2 ай бұрын

Those suitcases in a row are carry on size.

@smarthydroponics 2 ай бұрын

Always great advice Cheers Megan 😊

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Travelling_with_my_dog 2 ай бұрын

There are so many frustrations about flying that I like to get myself in a Zen mode before I even leave my home, by thinking about what a miracle it is that we can fly in the air.

@perryelyod4870 Ай бұрын

I find air travel unpleasant, but always say to myself - beats driving or walking. And yes, I have driven from Canada to Costa Rica. Never again.

@AlexisMaria 24 күн бұрын

@@perryelyod4870 What! That's insane! Were you on the run? How long did it take you? All jokes aside that is incredible

@johnross8614 2 ай бұрын

FYI if you absolutely need your backpack during a flight never opt for bulkhead seats ( lots more legroom but there is no place to store your personal items. They must be stored in the overhead bin during takeoff and landing.

@Unmeijones 2 ай бұрын

Your videos soothe my mind, play. I'm going on my first flight by myself to Japan in September. Your videos have helped me tremendously.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

That’s so great to hear, have a fantastic trip!!

@lynnkihara2323 2 ай бұрын

Great advice.👍

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Lynn!

@greebo6549 2 ай бұрын

I always opt for a window seat, at least I can watch the scenery pass by, and always enjoy looking down on where I'm arriving at, so I only need to find the correct row and side and I know where my seat is, plus all my essential carry on stuff like passport, phone, tickets etc, I can put down by my feet between me and the wall.

@jldisme Ай бұрын

If there is an emergency and the plane is evacuated, please for the love of God leave your baggage. You may be costing the person behind you their life by delaying to get your luggage.

@bella-eg3pe 2 ай бұрын

This was really good info. My son is flying out to California in July and the time zone will have an impact so thank you so much for that. Also it'll be his first time flying, and by himself so I will definitely make sure he watches every minute of this video. So thanks again, excellent video ❤

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Hope your son has a great flight!

@TheSicilianLife Ай бұрын

Thanks for such a thorough list of tips. I learned a few new ones. 😊

@PortableProfessional Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@YouTuberMe68 2 ай бұрын

My fellow passengers were all korean. But whenever I had to get up, they were very polite and moved. I just pointed at bathroom. I never woke them to go though.

@CheshireFiles 2 ай бұрын

I don't like watching things in moving vehicles so I am always listening to podcasts. I generally use the last minutes to talk to people at my destination, or husband if he's staying at home. I make sure I have enough unheard podcasts already downloaded.

@veramae4098 Ай бұрын

As a kid on my first flight, I didn't even know seats were assigned. I thought it was like a bus, you just sit anywhere. Very embarrassed to learn otherwise.

@lizzaangelis3308 2 ай бұрын

The seat cushions do work though in a sinking plane they can be hard to get out. And thinking of floating devices in planes do not under any circumstance inflate your life jacket before exiting the plane you won’t get out.

@hairdresser1300 2 ай бұрын

good to know!

@paulkolodner2445 4 күн бұрын

There was a horrible incident in which a plane ditched in rather shallow water next to a beach. Passengers inflated their life vests inside the plane and drowned when it filled up with water. Some of the ones who didn't were able to make it through the exits and walk away from the plane.

@wagonweel4200 24 күн бұрын

My frustrations on planes: The people who slam their seats back as soon as they have finished their beverage/meal Not only does having seats reclined quickly send beverages flying it gives no time for knees to be shifted. Also, the huge sizes permitted for carry on suitcases is absurd.

@MichaelsMusicMix 2 ай бұрын

SO its up to the passengers to make sure theres a lifejacket under every seat before takeoff?? Thats a bit scary.

@wncjan 2 ай бұрын

I don't remember the last thing I watched on a plane as I haven't watch anything for the last 20 years. I'll only use the entertainmaint system for the flight map. Instead I read books - on paper 😂

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

That actually sounds very relaxing. Nothing like getting lost in a great book! Enjoy!

@rachellightsey5843 Ай бұрын

I also use the flight map. I think it is neat to see where you are, at any given time

@miker3875 Ай бұрын

@wncjan You barbarian......🤣

@daisy91954 Ай бұрын

I hate reclining seats! Airlines should consider either providing greater distance between seats or keeping seats stationary, as reclining often encroaches on the already limited space available to passengers. Nothing worse - well there probably is - from start to finish, flying is a nightmare!

@Michael-xp9ln 11 күн бұрын

Most of my flights are USA to Asia. No way I’ll be on a 14 hour flight and not recline the seat. Rest assured that everyone is reclining their seats, on long-haul flights. The exception is takeoff, landing, and during meal times.

@daisy91954 10 күн бұрын

@@Michael-xp9ln Yes I understand that certain passengers prioritise their own comfort, which is why I always try to get an exit row seat with no one in front of me, especially when flying with any American airline.

@ThriftyDivas 8 күн бұрын

How many times have I flown 10ths to Europe with, what has to be, the worlds biggest head of the person in front of me literally laying in my lap for the whole flight. I’ve found more times than I can count, that the seat In front of me is actually broken and reclines waaaay too far back onto me. Too close for comfort for sure. My mom has joked with me before and said “maybe you should ask them if they want a head rub for the flight, since they’re laying in your lap anyway”

@daisy91954 8 күн бұрын

@@ThriftyDivas 😄I've had people falling asleep on me too - have to disturb them when they start to dribble though !!

@anniesshenanigans3815 2 ай бұрын

Its been awhile since I took a flight, maybe 9 mos or so. I watched Mission Impossible right after it was released. When I got on the plane (window seat) I immediately hunted for something to watch... and usually watch until they turn off the monitors after landing if possible. Makes the time go by faster.

@craiggraham9061 2 ай бұрын

I try to use the overhead bin across the aisle from my seat. This way, I can SEE if anyone messes with my stuff, or even just pushes it ahead or back to make room for their stuff (which nobody should ever do.). And, if the folks on the other side of the aisle do the same thing, and use the bin over my seat, everything will even out.

@Michael-xp9ln 11 күн бұрын

You are so correct! I’m the same. There are many thefts you don’t hear about. Flights in and out of Hong Kong have a bad reputation for pilfering. Also some cities in Central Asia.

@bella-eg3pe 2 ай бұрын

Oh almost forgot, i will definitely be sharing this video.... kudos to you, ma'am 😊

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@billyungen 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are ALWAYS very helpful. But you forgot one important step upon boarding: Put the armrests down immediately. Otherwise you'll have a sumo wrestler in the seat beside you encroaching on your seat.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Good tip! Glad you enjoy watching! Happy travels.

@HariSeldon913 2 ай бұрын

One flight I was seated next to a rather large young lady. She was apologetic about her size, but when I got up and used the restroom, she still lifted the armrest and there was just no way it was going to go back down.

@billyungen 2 ай бұрын

@@HariSeldon913 Been there, done that. After one time, I never again hesitated to insist on putting the armrest back down.

@HariSeldon913 2 ай бұрын

@@billyungen No, I mean it wasn't physically possible.

@lizcademy4809 2 ай бұрын

On my last flight, I was seated next to a man of similar size. Fortunately, we were in domestic first class, so we both had plenty of room. What would have been h-ll in economy was pleasant for both of us. I know many people can't afford domestic first class, but I urge any large people to at least consider it. [I'm quite small, I chose D FC for other reasons.]

@eclairtreo 2 ай бұрын

The last movies I watched were "Sabrina" (the new one) and "The Holiday" (the music!). Thanks for the great reminders!

@brucesmith9206 2 ай бұрын

As always, good advice, even for the seasoned travelers among us. My wife and I are off to the Philippines again on May 1st. We just got back in Canada on Feb. 12th. We used to visit there for holidays but now, with both of us retired, we are retired there and Canada is the holiday destination.

@tokyojon4344 2 ай бұрын

Last flight I went on, was assigned a middle seat. However, there were many aisle seats available. I just took one before the doors closed and got lucky that no one else claimed it.

@Hairlessmonkey7612 2 ай бұрын

White Lotus was WONDERFUL!!! ❤

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@907T 2 ай бұрын

Good job Megan. While I always scope out the exits, I’ve only looked for the life vests once. BTW, I keep photos of our passports on my phone and photocopies in my carry on. I was checking in at Gatwick behind a group of students and although a boy left his passport on the bus, the chaperone had a copy of his passport and got him through.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Great tip! Although it may not always cover you like the original having that copy can be extremely helpful! Safe travels!

@hairdresser1300 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed Parks and Rec on my 5 hr trip from Puerto Rico. I never have time at home to watch much

@drumset09 2 ай бұрын

Also check for a barfbag. I don't need them, but I have been in seats that didn't have them. If you need it, you wanna know it isn't there before you take off.

@jackybraun2705 2 ай бұрын

Haven't seen one of those for decades!

@hairdresser1300 2 ай бұрын

@@jackybraun2705 I was thankful when traveling with my son! I saw one recently on my Delta flight

@thewatsons7896 2 ай бұрын

Always check,

@jeffreyclinard2002 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, once I was on a flight where a passenger stowed her carry-on a few rows back. She pushed her way to it and dragged it across the seats AND the heads of the passengers who were sitting, saying she needed her stuff. If I'm not flying in first or business, I try to either get exit row seats or an aisle seat near the rear of the plane (but not the last row). Even if I use the bathroom at the airport, I almost never beat my checked items to baggage claim.

@sergeantschlumpf6368 2 ай бұрын

9:42 I love your voice! Sweet vid! I’m fairly new to your channel.

@tonymatthews2344 2 ай бұрын

hi Megan, recent subscriber and enjoying your posts, i fly to S.E. Asia around three times a year and have done for a few years now, one thing i wonder about is do the crew think i'm a pain in the backside if i ask them to put my medication (insulin) in the galley fridge, my flights are usually 2x 6-7 hours with a 2 hour stopover, i am always polite (we are all people and the crew are always busy) and i always try to wait until it has calmed down a little before i ask. thank you😊

@davidconley6267 2 ай бұрын

I saw you show Ryanair. I have flown them 4 times with 3 being military charters. The crew and food were just bad. Not horrible, just bad.

@petertarantelli 2 ай бұрын

Hi Megan! I can’t tell you how many times there’s been something “wrong” with my seat and I’ve just accepted it. Next time it happens, I will definitely speak up since you mentioned the possibility of getting an “upgrade” if that’s the only, or one of few, empty seats. Great tips!

@jw427 2 ай бұрын

If there's anything available, it will most likely be a middle seat.

@carolepeck3829 2 ай бұрын

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@ESUSAMEX 2 ай бұрын

I always keep all my IDs on my person. I never place them in my bag except when going through security.

@MultiShahina 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Megan and don’t forget to scrub those seat belt buckles thoroughly too! We appreciate you Megan ❤

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Will do!! Thanks for the visit!

@KismetKat11 2 ай бұрын

Great tips! I watched Ted Lasso on a trip to Europe, and Professor T on a longer domestic trip.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy travels!

@daphnelee4997 Ай бұрын

Number 10 is essential to me!

@KrazyPon 2 ай бұрын

Just a quick couple missed point…. Always try to stow your bag overhead adjacent to your seat so you can keep an eye on it….send a copy of your passport to your email…be sure you buy good quality back pack, so you can buy those little locks, lock the zippers…. If in crowded air port if you can’t lock your back pack…carry on your front….phone always front pocket not your back….to easy for sim swap…

@djijspeakerguy4628 2 ай бұрын

Tip: if you are on a plane with seat back screens but can’t find the headphone jack, it might be on the end of your arm rest! It’s not as common these days to find one there, but they still exist on some airlines. More and more systems have them placed underneath the screen, and within the past 2 or so years some have added Bluetooth capabilities.

@ozgirl45 2 ай бұрын

Excellent comments! Thank you.

@jmtiptonengland 2 ай бұрын

Please ask the flight attendant if you can move seats (if available), especially in a lightly loaded aircraft, because mass movements of passengers to vacant seats can effect the *weight and balance’ of the aircraft

@virginialarsen8598 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your valuable tips! You are correct not to assume that going through TSA security that all people boarding are honest. Locks are used on my carryon and personal item bag. I have better peace of mind when traveling alone to use the restroom, leaving my bags unattended. A friend had her carryon bag stowed on the opposite side of the aisle and stopped a man about to open her suitcase. It turned out to be an honest mistake as he had the same model and color (black) as her bag, right next to hers. I saw a person in the middle seat reach into the backpack of the aisle seat person, when he left to use the restroom, and I assumed they were traveling together. I put extra items into my husband’s backpack (he always has extra room) when he gets out of his aisle seat, because it is easier to do so when he is not sitting there. BUT, what if these two people were NOT traveling together? When on a plane, I also use a vest with multiple pockets to carry all my valuable items with me at all times.

@jau2552 2 ай бұрын

Did you say anything?

@tinawhynot8893 2 ай бұрын

Great tips as always Megan - I also never fly without chewing gum for take-off and landing, it helps with ear popping.

@ChrisWolf75 2 ай бұрын

Close your eyes, hold your nose closed, and push air without releasing it. Your ears will pop immediately.

@SparkyOne549 2 ай бұрын

None of these tips help me. I have to wear ear plugs or my eardrums will explode.

@ChrisWolf75 2 ай бұрын

@racergirl9580 try my method it will work. Trust me, I'm retired air force 😉

@SparkyOne549 2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisWolf75 I’ve tried them all, they don’t work for me, I don’t know why. My ears don’t feel like they need popping, I only feel intense pain.

@ChrisWolf75 2 ай бұрын

@racergirl9580 if it's that bad, you might want to see a doctor before flying again. There are treatments. Ear Barotrauma or "air plane ear" can cause hearing loss in severe casses.

@ByHassanMoulali 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Megan for sharing this very useful tips for travel.. your every video is informative and useful keep up the good work .. with best wishes...❤💚

@fi4322 2 ай бұрын

Do you have a video about how to recline seat?

@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk 2 ай бұрын

Good video, very helpful. 😊

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

So glad! Thanks for joining us, Jonnie!

@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk 2 ай бұрын

I travel internationally often and your videos are very helpful and right to the point.

@HariSeldon913 2 ай бұрын

Even on a long flight, I have trouble getting any sleep. The one time I did get a first class upgrade was a short (90min) flight and I was out like a light.

@yaowsers77 2 ай бұрын

Lol I finally got to watch the pitch perfect movies and found I really loved them. I'm just a little late to the game 😂

@paulafausset9498 2 ай бұрын

Could you please answer this ? I have a flight to Jamaica can I take my prescriptions in a 7 day pill or Hanover? They will be in my personal bag. Thank you for answering. 🏝️🇯🇲

@cijmo 2 ай бұрын

I love the ear plugs that are used for take off and landing (can I drop brand names? Earplanes are great). Landings are painful for me and sometimes, over big cities you are in a holding pattern for ages.

@PortableProfessional 2 ай бұрын

Suggestions are great! Always good to hear what brands work from those who have used them! Thanks!

@bencodykirk 28 күн бұрын

Why would you not be able to mention brand names?

@Lavendare1023 2 ай бұрын

Upright series 1 + 2

@HR-wd6cw 2 ай бұрын

#10 is one reason why I prefer to sit next to windows if possible (or aisles if I have to).... it's much harder for someone to steal something from a seat that is sitting next to the window is there is little to no room for someone to slip their arm through, but in the middle or an aisle seat, it is possible. If you do get up to go to the bathroom, take your valuables with you (your phone, tablet, purse, etc). In general I don't mind flying, but longer flights (4+ hours) do get annoying many times (shorter flights like 2 hours or less are fine, unless I'm really tired, and may sleep on the plane -- then I sometimes prefer the longer flights so Ican sleep longer before having to deal with getting off the plane and getting to the hotel, etc). But it's more boredom than anything on long flights as I generally will only sleep a few hours anyway, regardless of how tired I am. So for me, i just want to get the flight done and over with as soon as possible. Being in the airport (past security) isn't as much of a big deal to me because you can move around and work on stuff, whereas on the plane, it may be harder to work on laptop for example, and it's just cramped unless you flight first or Business class).

@maryjackson1194 2 ай бұрын

How about "don't bring a carry-on that you can't stow without help from a stranger."

@angelabacker1177 2 ай бұрын

I am 5'2 and a senior. I have found strangers to be very kind in these situations. But I will try not to ask you next time.

@BigMama2022 2 ай бұрын

Mary, you're an absolutely miserable person, aren't you? 😂😂😂😂😂

@janteve6509 Ай бұрын

I am 76 and need the kindness of strangers when getting my bag overhead.

@miker3875 Ай бұрын

I asked a stranger as I had had rotator cuff surgery a month earlier and I had the shoulder strength of a sleeping kitten.

@susane919 Ай бұрын

As a 5' tall senior aged woman, I do need some help unless I am travelling with a younger taller friend. A nearby passenger has always helped me. It takes less than a minute to be kind.

@bonniemeads6056 Ай бұрын

I flew from Newfoundland without any working tv or plugs for my devices. Transferred to a new plane in TO and again the same problem. It was a long miserable flying day from Newfoundland to Vancouver, BC. When I asked for help or to be moved Only told there was nothing could be done.

@kenbrown2808 2 ай бұрын

I made one flight in the main boarding seats. no climbing over anyone.

@user-gv7wd2bs1b 2 ай бұрын

I recently watched Charlie in choc factory- great childhood movie!

@shelaghjackson9577 2 ай бұрын

I watched White Lotus 2 on my flight to Sicily last year! I knew nothing about it beforehand, and by the end of it was seriously doubting my trip!😅 A very disturbing series, but I couldn’t stop watching, of course!😳 Sicily was great in the end.😊

@hairdresser1300 2 ай бұрын

good to know!

@teaeff8898 2 ай бұрын

I bring a book to read. 📕 Yep, I do mean an old-school paperback. 😁 Sometimes I play an offline card game on my phone. 🤔 From your thumbnail I thought you were going to say make sure Kevin O’Leary isn’t peeking over the seat behind you, lol. Cause that guy looks like him! 😂

@andykeith1 2 ай бұрын

Just to add to point about checking your seat number, I find it a bit confusing as some airlines drop seats E and I. On Vietnam Airlines they don’t have I and J seats, so the 3 adjacent seats on the right are G,H,K 🤷‍♂️

@Liggie55821 2 ай бұрын

If I'm sitting in an aisle seat and know I'll likely take a nap, I tell the people in my row that they can wake me up if they need to ise the lavatories.

@magietagie 2 ай бұрын

The last thing I watched on a plane was Black Adam, I enjoyed it!

@rickr327 2 ай бұрын

I actually set my watch to the new time zone shorty after takeoff. Before takeoff I am thinking about whether we will be on time or will have problems. Once we takeoff I can relax and think about the destination. I have been taking 1 or 2 international flights a year (Asia and some Europe) and 1 or 2 domestic flights a year.

@ChrisWolf75 2 ай бұрын

Casio "world time" watch. You can set diferent time zones on it and switch back and forth as needed to know your home time or any time in different cities and worldwide. And they're cheap so you don't damage expensive watches on trips. Casio makes a bunch of diferent travel watches they're fantastic 👌

@wintermute9459 2 ай бұрын

If you dont have seat back entertainment, check if you can still access it on your personal device. Sometimes the airline has an app you can watch on without purchasing a data plan. I personally prefer this since their touchscreens are often defective from so many taps.

@redhatbear1135 2 ай бұрын

I rarely make it to half way through a movie, but I do remember watching a French movie, with subtitles. My French will only get me to the hotel and maybe a taxi, but listening I started to remember words that I understood even if I couldn’t carry on a conversation. Our destination wasn’t France, so I’m not sure why I thought it was important other than our tour perhaps had a stop in France. Yes, an odd thing to do and I believe the first time I’d found a movie in an original language. I think if I were headed to Scotland, I’d benefit from just listening to the accent so I could understand better when I arrived! I used to adapt to accents fairly easily but now with hearing aids I think it’s more important now.

@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384 2 ай бұрын

You can’t always put your suitcase in the overhead bin sideways. However it has become more common.

@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Ай бұрын

I was on a flight about a month ago, and after everyone had boarded and we were taxiing, I noticed that the entire exit row was empty. The flight attendant wouldn’t let me sit there, even though I told her I was willing and able to assume the duties of sitting there.😢

@kiyomiku 2 ай бұрын

Most of what's talked about are either instruction and information shown by the cabin crew before takeoffs or are just pure common sense. I didn't know anyone would actually steal life jacket though, that's a shock.

@pepelemoko01 Ай бұрын

Also, check for airsick bags, and never put valuables in the same slot on the back of the seat . I have seen people on night flights, walking up and down looking for easy targets and sleeping passengers.