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Can we all agree that a long haul flight is kind of the worst? We’re not talking about the luxurious, first-class suite where they serve endless amounts of caviar and Dom. We’re talking about back-of-the-plane, people snoring loudly, getting knocked with the drink cart, economy class.
Sure, most of us don’t mind this on short flights, but for a flight lasting longer than 8 hours? It definitely puts a damper on travel.
But today on the podcast, we’ve got you covered. We’re giving you all the details on how to survive a long haul flight including a great resource that we use for picking seats every time so that we get a good seat on the plane, how to create your own relaxing zone in your seat, how to deal with flight anxiety, and more!
What do you do during your long haul flights? Let us know in the comments! Also, let us know on Twitter @wwhoneymoon, Instagram @worldwidehoneymoon, or email me at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!
Table of Contents
Time Stamps 10 Tips to Survive a Long Haul Flight:
- 0:19- Introduction
- 0:37- Announcement
- 1:21- Topic
- 6:58- Chat/updates
- 11:19- #1 Tip for surviving a long haul flight: Check Seat Guru
- 15:41- #2 Tip: Stay hydrated
- 19:20- #3 Tip: Face masks
- 22:29- #4 Tip: Have plenty of entertainment
- 26:57- #5 Tip: Get good, quality headphones
- 28:39- #6 Tip: Move around and wear compression socks
- 32:42- #7 Tip: Wear comfortable clothing
- 35:32- #8 Tip: Bring snacks
- 38:01- #9 Tip: How to deal with flight anxiety
- 44:04- #10 and final tip for surviving a long haul flight: Use this time to reflect
- 47:57- Wrap up
Helpful Links and Further Reading:
- Other helpful podcast episodes:
- Blog posts:
- Top Pre-Travel Checklist
- Hidden Costs of Travel
- Check out our blog posts: World Wide Honeymoon
- Articles around the web:
- The Science Behind the World’s Longest Flights
- The Ultra Long Haul Flying Era is Here. Are You Ready?
- Pilot Amireh Instagram
- Pilot Amirah Youtube Channel
- Seat Guru
- Our Flying Must-Haves:
- Water bottle: We love S’well and Lifestraw
- Face masks
- Eye masks
- Headphones: Here is the kind I have (Audiotechnica) but I’m dreaming about getting some Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones!
- Compression socks
- Comfortable clothing like leggings or stylish men’s sweatpants, casual shirts for men and women, and a nice sweater or pullover.
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Kat is the founder and author of the World Wide Honeymoon blog. She has traveled to 39 countries spanning 5 continents to find the most romantic, unique, and fun places for couples to enjoy time together. She creates in-depth itineraries, honeymoon guides, packing lists, and even travel budget guides (Kat’s a former accountant!). Kat has been blogging since 2017, giving honest opinions and tips from her experiences while traveling. Aside from this blog, she runs a podcast with her husband, Chris, called the World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast and a travel blog dedicated to France called France Voyager.