I'm disabled and pretty much wheelchair dependent. So two things. first I always get to board before anyone else, even little babies. I'm grateful. And really slow. But on the flip side, I am always willing and ready to deplane last. It's courtesy in reverse. You gave me a pass, I return the favor. Works for me.
I have a lot of respect for flight crews having to put up with the jerks and their carry-on suitcases who also want to freeload into getting first class seats. It’s a tough job and flight attendants are not raking in the big bucks. The best advice I would give is to realize once you enter the air travel portal you are no longer the captain of your destiny. The best strategy is to be a nice person and roll with things.
Thanks for the video. You got USB-C and USB-A confused -- though you kind of clear it up by showing examples of what you're talking about. The newer, smaller oval shaped one on many phones is USB-C, and the older larger rectangle is USB-A. See these wikipedia articles for confirmation: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Connectors en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C
I am currently booking my flight back home to the US from China in August. Those 39 hour flights are brutal. Your tips were really helpful, thank you! I swear by the little bag inside my big carry on. I normally use this bag to put everything that TSA specifically wants to see so I can just whip out the smaller bag, they dig through it, then I put it back in my big bag for quick access through security. Saved me lots of time, energy and stress. Great tip, it really does work!
@@jerseynurse6878 Hmmm. I'm one of those weird people that can sit idle for 17 hours and not really mind. I do have a routine where I sleep, movie, sleep, movie, meal, movie, sleep. Most of my CRAZY long flights go by pretty fast this way. I completely understand that I typical person finds this horrendous, but they aren't that bad. haha
I’ve got a tip for you. I went on vacation to Hawaii within the last 2 weeks to see my cousins. I brought along my Bose 45s but Sonys over ears works too. I put them around my neck and carried them on the plane. All the noise-canceling headphones have a jack where you can plug the headphones into the screens in front of you. So you don’t need to use the tinny buds type that the airlines gives you. I carry usbc and usbA cords. I always get a color like pink cords so I don’t misplace them.✈️
USB A cables have the older rectangular plugs that are installed on most aircraft systems. USB-C are the newer plugs that that are smaller and and can be plugged in either direction. USB-C is not common on airplanes although they are becoming a more common for faster charging on newer Android phones.
The connector in the seatback you show at 4:39 is a USB-A connector. That little adapter you are adding to it turns it into a USB-C connector. It might have the USB-C protocol to charge your phone quicker. The cord you show at 4:45 is a USB-C to Apple Lightening cable, it is for Apple phones only. If you have a non-Apple phone, your phone probably requires a USB-C connector. The power adapter you show in 4:51 is a 110VAC outlet to USB-C connector. Many of these adapters will also work with the 220VAC electricity used outside the US, you should check before you travel. Yes, this is all very confusing. If I had an Apple iPhone, I would bring the same three items you did. If I had a USB-C non-Apple phone, the cable would be USB-C to USB-C. Otherwise, the same. Note that the (EU) European Union is trying to force Apple to use the USB-C standard instead of their Lightening connector. I'm not sure what you'll find there these days.
On long-haul flights, I always carry my BLuetooth noise cancelling headphones AND a GOOD pair of wired earbuds. (1) if in flight entertainment system has a good movie, I can watch it. (2) if my noise cancellation headphones run out of power, I can STILL listen to music or watch movies. GOOD Wired headphones are cheap now and weigh next to nothing. Plus, you can use them on a tourist bus or tour to listen to commentary instead of using the junk the tour gives you.
Love the Tipp with the Mini carry-on. I use noise canceling headphones only, you don’t need to put them above the low quality in-ear headphones you get from the airline. Mine (still?) have the wire so I can listen to the in-flight entertainment system.
Putting your carryon bag above or ahead of you is a great tip - but only if the flight attendants stop the passengers who are seated further back from stowing their bags toward the front of the plane. So many times I've had a seat in the front few rows of the plane but found all the overhead space already taken even though few seats are filled with their occupants yet. Great tips - haven't seen the USB plug next to the seat-back screen yet - will have to check that out on my next flight!
I experienced that, too. They board the last rows first. By the time the front rows turn to board, the overhead bin was packed. The flight attendant just watched me struggle to open one bin after another trying to find space. She finally approached me and said she will stow my carryon bag in her storage. Upon landing, I had to wait as everyone deplaned, waiting for her to finally retrieve my bag. After this, I always bring a carry that will fit under the seat in front of me. Unfortunately, recently, I've noticed the aisle and window seats sometimes no longer have a wide foot space, while the middle seat has a very wide space (taking up partial space from both sides of aisle/window.) I had to ask the middle seat person if I can stow my little carry-on in front of them, while pointing to my narrow front feet rest. Fortunately, no one has declined, yet.
I appreciate the tips. I recently flew from Bahamas to Philadelphia on a new American Airlines plane (2 weeks old) and it had no screens on the backs of the seats on any rows. My trip from Los Angeles to DFW on American Airlines also had no screens. The airline provided Wi-Fi to use iPads/iPhones and a rest on the back of the seat. It was ok, but I noticed many flyers did not have blue tooth headphones (you can’t charge and plug in your headphones) so , unless you brought a divider for charging and listening, you had to make a choice. Not good. Next time, I will have a double connector so I can charge and listen. There were many people on the plane complaining about the lack of screens. I guess its one way the airlines are cutting back and expecting passengers to use their own devices instead of the airlines. I usually fly Delta where the screens are still in place, but watch out on American Airlines.
I usually download books on my kindle for iPad and read those or play games that don’t require Wi-Fi. Always have pouch with travel essentials, ie gum, ear buds, tissues, hand lotion, dental piks, lip balm and always bring some snacks from home - mandarin oranges, cheese stick, nuts, mini granola or protein bars…last movies I saw on 11 hr flight were Elvis, Coco, and Encanto…loved the Disney movies
I started taking my own small blanket, because couple of yrs ago flying to NZ I did notice lack of blankets. I do it now for domestic flights here in the US if I think it's need. Also I take a shawl which can act as blanket on the plane and cover off the plane and use it for my head resting on back of the seat as you never know whether the seat is clean.
Although I'm not a movie goer I do occasionally watch on a plane. Last inflight movie was "The Art of Racing in the Rain" .... loved it! Really enjoy your videos .... and sense of humour 😁
✈️ I just found your channel a couple of days ago and have already benefitted from your tips. In an episode I watched earlier you mentioned Seat Guru. I went to sight to check out my long flight in September. I found that the agent had given me bulkhead seats which I avoid because at my age I come with a lot of “stuff” that I need close😂. I promptly changed my seat to a better location. So thanks so much.🥰
New subbie! I've always loved flying, grew up on planes. These days I get all kinds of motion sickness, and, lacking my favorite window seat, I have to take anti motion sickness medication, Bonine is my fave. Take one the night before the flight, one more that morning, should be good for 8 hours. No eating during flight! When I finally land, I'm eating like a pig in my favorite restaurant! True, even if I have to hop on another flight next day, take another pill before bed, start all over again!
My most comfortable position is upright seat back, pillow on the lower back, and folding the headrest as far as it goes, so that by slightly turning your head left or right it cradles your head. It's gotten me through some stuck in the middle seat flights. If you can score a second pillow and are at a window seat, you can use it to lean on that for some sleep. A couple of flights recently they didn't have pillows at each seat, just the blankets - but they did have them, just had to ask. Wool and cashmere are the best for layers. They don't get stinky as easily, temperature regulate and are light. Big hoodies are comfy but can get too hot and then you have to deal with a heavy bulky item for the rest of the trip.
same. it's really clear who has experience flying. I used to fly internationally every week for work. Sitting upright with the lower back cushion really is the most comfortable for sleeping in the long run (although I acknowledge it's a tad uncomfortable at first). Why are you the first person I've ever seen talk about bending in the sides of the head cushion? It was a game changer for me when I discovered it. I find many of these types of videos a tad inexperienced (although this video is pretty good). For example, the charging ports *often* don't work (even in business class), so a portable charging bank is essential (good quality, power dense ones can be bought at duty free). And inflight entertainment has gone downhill fast the past few years. You really need to be self-sufficient in entertainment. The biggest mistake I made with doing so much flying was that I never got around to buying noise cancelling head phones. I've tried out a friend's set and they were amazingly effective BUT they were so bulky! I dilly dallied buying my own set because I wasn't sure about the tradeoffs between bulk, price and overall benefit. I think next time I do a an international flight (where keeping my luggage small is not an imperative) I'll look into getting a pair duty free
I always sit mostly up on the plane and yes that pillow in the lower back makes more difference than people realise. However for us shorter folk the headrest is useless. Alpaca and cashmere are great for layering. You an also bring a pashmina that then folds down to practically nothing.
Thanks for the tips! Concerning charging while in flight, if I can’t charge directly from an outlet, I carry a fully charged charging station with me to charge from. My next long haul flight will be to Chiangmai (or Bangkok if the price of tickets to Chiangmai is outrageous) when Thailand gets rid of quarantine restrictions for the vaccinated. I’ve noticed checking fares to Chiangmai, they are in the $900-$560 range from LAX (I fly SWA from KC to LAX on points) but occasionally, I’ll see a fare in the $800-$820 range. On checking further, in buying that ticket, you are only allowed one check in bag at 43 pounds (40 kilos). As I’m going to my house in Chiangmai, not having a 2 bag check in and 1 carryon is a deal breaker. I guess I need to check all the fine print before buying a ticket these days!
I prefer a book on the plane. Low Tech. Then noise cancelling equipment. Or journaling if the plane isn’t too rough. I can journal between flights and read on the plane. I prefer watching movies in my hotel where it’s quiet and I’m showered and on my bed. I’m 74 and have been flying since I was two. My Dad was a commercial pilot after learning to fly a bomber during WWII.
Girl, you mentioning seatguru will save my fiance from an uncomfortable flight! I had NO idea that the seats we had originally set ourselves in our inmoveable armrests resulting in smaller seat width.
On a British Airways flight LHR to LAX they upgraded me to premium economy without asking. It had immovable armrests that reduced seat width. It was awful. FA said there were zero open seats in economy so I was stuck. 😠
WOW. I have traveled all over the world and watched many, many travel tip videos, but I must say this video covered THE MOST CRITICAL things everyone should know before they fly. I have been doing all of them for the last few trips and they have made flying easier. At least easier than if I didn't follow these tips. Keep up the excellent work and I hope your audience grows as you are the BEST! Thanks.
No more blankets 😭. I get really cold sometimes. This is a good reminder to be prepared for our next long flight. The short flights don't tend to get as cold. Loving your travel tips! 🌺 Heidi
Hi Kensho, I froze all the way to Hawaii from Minnesota because I had left my sweater behind And there was not one blanket on the whole airplaneI’ve learned my lesson the hard way.
For Tip#3, I have a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver so I can always use my headphones; if it is a double-prong jack, I have a converter that I can plug the transmitter into. Both are half the size of a credit card or smaller. ✈
Great tips. Thank you. Took Air France last year and did not need blankets. Yay! Also, watched National Geographic's video on Notre Dame's restoration. My wife also found it fascinating (more than most of the movie selections).
Why do people drop off their carry on item not above their own seat? They drop it off early and then head to the back of the plane to their seat! I find this rude and lazy! Then I get on and my spot above my seat is taken .
if I spot it when they do it over my seat I tell them to take their shit because mine belongs there. I've taken them out and handed them back to them before. Heckin rude.
On a full flight it happens. If I'm lucky a vacant spot overhead might be only a couple doors down from my seat. I just bought an underseater bag which I hope will actually fit under the seat in front of me. Not all of them do. Depending on where I'm going, I might even ship some baggage ahead. No, that doesnt always work, like if you dont have family or friends you can ship to. Returning might be easier, you just ship all your souvenirs, etc. home ahead of your return flight. That's for domestic flights. International, most shops catering to tourists will ship your purchase home for you. I've learned to ask: "Do you ship?" Heck yeah, they do!
Thanks. Heading to Miami for a couple days from Merida next week. Another tip... I use my LAPTOP to charge my phone via USB cord in case I can't find an outlet
I haven’t flown since 2011😮 am going Brisbane - Dubai - Edinburgh in march next year with emirates ! Loving your up to date tips and I might’ve had to buy some new travel items from Amazon! Thanks Megan 😊
✈️ Oh my goodness! I just love you. Great content. Helpful. So helpful. I, too, was in Cancun last week. And I totally watched your video about Cancun and scams to avoid. Extremely helpful. I was a pro at bee lining through that intense airport situation. Never seen anything like it. Ha!! Keep on keeping on! XOXO
I just found you a few days ago, love your concise and informative videos. I will definitely be checking out seat guru before my next flight, great tip.
🛩 I enjoy your videos very much and appreciate your tips. Having flown many times internationally from the US, your tips are 💯% spot on! Looking forward to more videos like this one.
wireless headphones that come with a detachable cable are great, since then you can use the cable on the plane, and continue using bluetooth after you arrive.
Thanks for all your great tips. I enjoy watching your videos and learning clever ways to be a smarter traveler. My family is going to Africa this summer. With the long journey, I am sure many of your suggestions will come in handy!
Just one thing regarding overhead lockers….many travelers who are seated at the rear of the plane n the first to board have a habit if putting their bigger carryons in the open lockers …so when you come to board much of the space is already taken.😕
These are all great although you did mix up USB-A and usb-c. I always bring wired headphones but I had never used them and then finally found out that the ones I had were terrible. Haha. Go figure.
Love the video, but side note: "USB-c" is the cable you have, and "USB-a" is the boxy adapter you have. It may seem like a slight mishap; however, it can be confusing when purchasing products. The more you know lol.
I still use wired headphones since I don’t have any reason to spend hundreds on AirPods. 😅 I have two pairs of standard wired earphones that came with my iPhone and never had a problem with them yet.
one bad flight did me in when i had my roller at my feet and no movement. It took me a long time to figure out i developed a dvt problem. wearing compression socks saved me since then. I think that was around 10 years ago. don't go too tight, it can get uncomfortable that way too.
Yes! that mini carry-on is an air travel hack I have used for awhile. I use a ultra light sil-nylon zipper pouch so it is almost transparent. It holds earbuds, meds, powdered electolyte packets, a mini toothbrush (pre-tooth pasted). At security, it also holds all my small or loose items so they are not scattered all over the bin. I can then pick it up in one go, slip on my shoes, grab my backpack and go, and later, put my watch, wallet, snd belt back on. Toque?? are you Canadian?
Try being 6'4" tall and do about 400 flights, close to half of those intercontinental, and I suspect you won't enjoy them as much. I was a road (air) warrior for many years for my job. I'm old enough to have gone from the old days when you dressed up to get on a plane, to the post-911 cattle-car experience you have now. When I retired, I seldom fly, but when I do, it's nothing but First-class/Business-class for me. Those complaints all said, your recommendations are very good.
A few years back I started packing a micro-fiber beach towel into my carry on bag. In a pinch it works as a blanket and it is good at absorbing spills. Also, I carry an empty water bottle with me through security. Many airports have water stations that dispense filtered water and you can fill up your water bottle AFTER you pass through security. You need to guard against dehydration on long flights and the water in the aircraft's tanks may not be the cleanest. (Unless you like the flavor of algae.) Parents should not give their children candy or other sweets before flying.
I am getting ready for a 15.5 hour flight from Chicago to Taipei and bought a microfiber towel for that purpose (as well as having a nice BIG bath towel in case my hotels don't have big ones)
@@delfin7461 Something that surprised me in the UK, the hotel rooms had bath towels and hand towels, but none of them had wash cloths. You might slip in a wash cloth too.
@@neutronjack7399 thanks so much for the tip!, but I am not a wash cloth person -- no need with shower heads that are on a hose (the US seems to be the only place where that isn't a default!) -- Been back in the US for 2 years after living abroad for 17 years and HATE having a fixed shower head :)
If you ever watched airport cleaners clean the free fill your water bottle station you might buy bottled. I saw one wipe down the sink area in the bathroom. She walked out behind me and used same rag on water station. Ewwwww.
I always bring wired ear buds. I got tired of having dead batteries to contend with at the wrong time. I have noise cancelling ear buds. Yes, it requires a AAA-sized battery. But I can carry a package of AAA batteries in my bag easier. When the AAA goes dead, it's all of a minute to replace it. Yes, I could carry a lithium pack and recharge the ear buds, but that takes a lot longer than a super quick AAA swap.
In the matter of headphones/earbuds, some airlines do have a two prong setup and so just one doesn't work. There are adaptors available online but you need to pack them with your headphone/earbuds. Another problem with the ones on the plane is that the part that goes in your ear may be too large (I bring my own for just this reason).
for long flights get noise cancelling headphones that use a battery not ones that recharge. Had a Sony set that ran 10 hours on a AAA battery and my Bose only run 8. Also the Bose when charging do not noise cancel. Found that out on a 14 hour flight.
Thank you .I love your tips I’ve learned new things .I haven’t travelled for nearly 3 years looking forward to my trip in May travelling to Europe 👍👍🇦🇺
haha! What you were referring to as USC-A was actually USB-C, and vice-versa. Remember that USB-C is the smaller plug that could plug in any direction, whereas USB-A is the bigger one that can only be plugged one way.
Regarding buying or bring food to eat on the plane, if it’s a ham sandwich or other meat containing snack, you should consume it all or expect to discard uneaten portion at the check point entry to the country. Snacks containing meat and pork are not allowed entry in many countries. I learned to hard way to discard half of my delicious ham sandwich I was hoping to have later on the ride to the hotel. Eat it all on the plane or know to discard upon arrival!
Buy your snacks before going to the airport it's cheaper and better quality 👌 😉 also try to buy sealed bags or products and try to buy healthy things like salad it's light meal healthy and filling meal
I ll be traveling to Canada from india, researching for this trip led me to your videos, I just love hearing you speak, any tips for me ? Also cd u make a video on how to pack into cubes like the best way??? See you soon in ur next one❤❤✈️
🛫Just follo-wing directions, Megan. Love your presentation style and information...and you provide a LOT of information in your videos. We (my wife and I) have flown quite a bit in America and overseas. Yet your ideas and tips are quite insightful and will add extra conveniences we wouldn't have considered nor knew existed. Thank you and keep it up!
6:21 this doesn't work in Kuwait because we have tow security lines once I bought a water bottle from Starbucks although I bought it after I pass security line they took it from me ☹also the rest room between the tow security lines so if you need to use it they will take your passport and then you will get it after you pass again I know no one will believe me but this is what happened to me
Awe My Goodness TYTYTY such good and new tips ! I learned so much from you! Now i get to re think my carryon! Essentials :) to include these new items! Insert Airplane emoji here Lol
Love your videos! Thanks for posting, In this video you forgot to mention water. More than anything else you have to guzzle water. Pressurized cabins average 10% relative humidity compared to your home which is 30% to 50%. That means water is being sucked out of your pores. Not to mention the 1 mile of trekking to get back and forth from the departure terminal to your gate. 🤪
@@AngeloBell I think that's what she meant, as she showed the USB A plug and outlet but called it USB C, as well showed USB C plugs and called them A. Regardless you get the point with the visuals
This is more or less flight tips for pampered techies. I can still recall when longhaul flights just had video monitors that used to descend from the ceiling and would only show 2 pre-chosen movies the entire flight, mostly when passengers were asleep. And that wasn't too long ago either. Just bring a book rather than watching mindless Hollywoke movies. Your brain will thank you for it later.
You can get an AirFly device. It allows you to plug the AirFly into the entertainment system, and then connect to your AirPods by bluetooth. Also, as a extra safety, you can get USBA connectors that are power only. They will not transfer data. This then can protect your device from malware or viruses which may have been installed maliciously on public charging ports.
I still travel with a paper book to read to guard against low battery. Than again I am 65 so I am used to bringing a book along. I bring a paperback along.
10 flight tips to know before you fly? Number 1: No world traveler need ever offer a repeat patronage to an airline where a previous experience lacked encouragement, ---or was fraught with events au contraire to.expectations. ---numbers 2 through 10, may be then subsequent.
Is what you refer to as a mini-carry-on the same as a "personal items" bag. All I care about is being able to have one carry-on for above and one bag under the seat. Thanks!!! I love Ollie!!!
You need to keep a battery pack below 20,000. I don’t rely on any airlines and their electrical points. You can charge anywhere and any time and don’t need to worry . Such battery packs can charge an iPhone 10 times at least
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I'm disabled and pretty much wheelchair dependent. So two things. first I always get to board before anyone else, even little babies. I'm grateful. And really slow. But on the flip side, I am always willing and ready to deplane last. It's courtesy in reverse. You gave me a pass, I return the favor. Works for me.
That is very kind of you! Safe travels!
You seem like a very good person ty.
Great tips, one more to add is carrying a power bank, fully charged before leaving home.
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Please do check with the airline how large powerbank you are allowed to bring.
@@Josie.A.F I wasn’t aware there were restrictions with small power banks. I’ll look into it.
Or two :)
That tip to set an alarm 2.5 hours prior to landing is a great idea!
I have a lot of respect for flight crews having to put up with the jerks and their carry-on suitcases who also want to freeload into getting first class seats. It’s a tough job and flight attendants are not raking in the big bucks. The best advice I would give is to realize once you enter the air travel portal you are no longer the captain of your destiny. The best strategy is to be a nice person and roll with things.
Thanks for the video. You got USB-C and USB-A confused -- though you kind of clear it up by showing examples of what you're talking about. The newer, smaller oval shaped one on many phones is USB-C, and the older larger rectangle is USB-A. See these wikipedia articles for confirmation:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Connectors
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB-C
For a moment before she showed examples I thought the planes started installing usb-c ports! I was a bit excited lol
I was just about to comment this, it’s the other way around.
@@thevictoriardgz Seriously, I was like YIPPEE!!! Then the video shows the USB-A.
Glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed, it had me overthinking 😂
Thank you for this. It was driving me crazy. Haha
I am currently booking my flight back home to the US from China in August. Those 39 hour flights are brutal. Your tips were really helpful, thank you! I swear by the little bag inside my big carry on. I normally use this bag to put everything that TSA specifically wants to see so I can just whip out the smaller bag, they dig through it, then I put it back in my big bag for quick access through security. Saved me lots of time, energy and stress. Great tip, it really does work!
Have any of your own tips for a long flight?
@@jerseynurse6878 Hmmm. I'm one of those weird people that can sit idle for 17 hours and not really mind. I do have a routine where I sleep, movie, sleep, movie, meal, movie, sleep. Most of my CRAZY long flights go by pretty fast this way. I completely understand that I typical person finds this horrendous, but they aren't that bad. haha
Where the heck are you? It doesn't take that long from Hong Kong? 😱
I do that😎
I like the mini bag inside your carry on bag tip and putting it in the cabin above you or in front of you. Your tips are very useful. Thank you.
I’ve got a tip for you. I went on vacation to Hawaii within the last 2 weeks to see my cousins. I brought along my Bose 45s but Sonys over ears works too. I put them around my neck and carried them on the plane. All the noise-canceling headphones have a jack where you can plug the headphones into the screens in front of you. So you don’t need to use the tinny buds type that the airlines gives you.
I carry usbc and usbA cords. I always get a color like pink cords so I don’t misplace them.✈️
USB A cables have the older rectangular plugs that are installed on most aircraft systems. USB-C are the newer plugs that that are smaller and and can be plugged in either direction. USB-C is not common on airplanes although they are becoming a more common for faster charging on newer Android phones.
Correct
They also ship with iPhones now (USB-C on one end)
If bringing a winter coat on, use it as lumbar for lower back!
Great use for a bulky item! Happy travels!
Thank you so much for your tips. Setting the alarm 2.5h before landing was my favorite one. ✈️✈️✈️
The connector in the seatback you show at 4:39 is a USB-A connector. That little adapter you are adding to it turns it into a USB-C connector. It might have the USB-C protocol to charge your phone quicker. The cord you show at 4:45 is a USB-C to Apple Lightening cable, it is for Apple phones only. If you have a non-Apple phone, your phone probably requires a USB-C connector. The power adapter you show in 4:51 is a 110VAC outlet to USB-C connector. Many of these adapters will also work with the 220VAC electricity used outside the US, you should check before you travel. Yes, this is all very confusing.
If I had an Apple iPhone, I would bring the same three items you did.
If I had a USB-C non-Apple phone, the cable would be USB-C to USB-C. Otherwise, the same.
Note that the (EU) European Union is trying to force Apple to use the USB-C standard instead of their Lightening connector. I'm not sure what you'll find there these days.
right? i got really confused when she started referring to the A as a C 😅
On long-haul flights, I always carry my BLuetooth noise cancelling headphones AND a GOOD pair of wired earbuds. (1) if in flight entertainment system has a good movie, I can watch it. (2) if my noise cancellation headphones run out of power, I can STILL listen to music or watch movies. GOOD Wired headphones are cheap now and weigh next to nothing. Plus, you can use them on a tourist bus or tour to listen to commentary instead of using the junk the tour gives you.
I do that as well. I also carry my AirFly- wireless…for my noise canceling
Love the Tipp with the Mini carry-on. I use noise canceling headphones only, you don’t need to put them above the low quality in-ear headphones you get from the airline. Mine (still?) have the wire so I can listen to the in-flight entertainment system.
Putting your carryon bag above or ahead of you is a great tip - but only if the flight attendants stop the passengers who are seated further back from stowing their bags toward the front of the plane. So many times I've had a seat in the front few rows of the plane but found all the overhead space already taken even though few seats are filled with their occupants yet.
Great tips - haven't seen the USB plug next to the seat-back screen yet - will have to check that out on my next flight!
I experienced that, too. They board the last rows first. By the time the front rows turn to board, the overhead bin was packed. The flight attendant just watched me struggle to open one bin after another trying to find space. She finally approached me and said she will stow my carryon bag in her storage. Upon landing, I had to wait as everyone deplaned, waiting for her to finally retrieve my bag.
After this, I always bring a carry that will fit under the seat in front of me. Unfortunately, recently, I've noticed the aisle and window seats sometimes no longer have a wide foot space, while the middle seat has a very wide space (taking up partial space from both sides of aisle/window.) I had to ask the middle seat person if I can stow my little carry-on in front of them, while pointing to my narrow front feet rest. Fortunately, no one has declined, yet.
It's such a dick move.
I had the USB C on my Delta flights
I appreciate the tips. I recently flew from Bahamas to Philadelphia on a new American Airlines plane (2 weeks old) and it had no screens on the backs of the seats on any rows. My trip from Los Angeles to DFW on American Airlines also had no screens. The airline provided Wi-Fi to use iPads/iPhones and a rest on the back of the seat. It was ok, but I noticed many flyers did not have blue tooth headphones (you can’t charge and plug in your headphones) so , unless you brought a divider for charging and listening, you had to make a choice. Not good. Next time, I will have a double connector so I can charge and listen. There were many people on the plane complaining about the lack of screens. I guess its one way the airlines are cutting back and expecting passengers to use their own devices instead of the airlines. I usually fly Delta where the screens are still in place, but watch out on American Airlines.
I usually download books on my kindle for iPad and read those or play games that don’t require Wi-Fi. Always have pouch with travel essentials, ie gum, ear buds, tissues, hand lotion, dental piks, lip balm and always bring some snacks from home - mandarin oranges, cheese stick, nuts, mini granola or protein bars…last movies I saw on 11 hr flight were Elvis, Coco, and Encanto…loved the Disney movies
I started taking my own small blanket, because couple of yrs ago flying to NZ I did notice lack of blankets. I do it now for domestic flights here in the US if I think it's need. Also I take a shawl which can act as blanket on the plane and cover off the plane and use it for my head resting on back of the seat as you never know whether the seat is clean.
Although I'm not a movie goer I do occasionally watch on a plane. Last inflight movie was "The Art of Racing in the Rain" .... loved it! Really enjoy your videos .... and sense of humour 😁
Thanks so much! Happy travel!
✈️ I just found your channel a couple of days ago and have already benefitted from your tips. In an episode I watched earlier you mentioned Seat Guru. I went to sight to check out my long flight in September. I found that the agent had given me bulkhead seats which I avoid because at my age I come with a lot of “stuff” that I need close😂. I promptly changed my seat to a better location. So thanks so much.🥰
New subbie! I've always loved flying, grew up on planes. These days I get all kinds of motion sickness, and, lacking my favorite window seat, I have to take anti motion sickness medication, Bonine is my fave. Take one the night before the flight, one more that morning, should be good for 8 hours. No eating during flight!
When I finally land, I'm eating like a pig in my favorite restaurant! True, even if I have to hop on another flight next day, take another pill before bed, start all over again!
My most comfortable position is upright seat back, pillow on the lower back, and folding the headrest as far as it goes, so that by slightly turning your head left or right it cradles your head. It's gotten me through some stuck in the middle seat flights. If you can score a second pillow and are at a window seat, you can use it to lean on that for some sleep. A couple of flights recently they didn't have pillows at each seat, just the blankets - but they did have them, just had to ask. Wool and cashmere are the best for layers. They don't get stinky as easily, temperature regulate and are light. Big hoodies are comfy but can get too hot and then you have to deal with a heavy bulky item for the rest of the trip.
same.
it's really clear who has experience flying. I used to fly internationally every week for work. Sitting upright with the lower back cushion really is the most comfortable for sleeping in the long run (although I acknowledge it's a tad uncomfortable at first). Why are you the first person I've ever seen talk about bending in the sides of the head cushion? It was a game changer for me when I discovered it.
I find many of these types of videos a tad inexperienced (although this video is pretty good). For example, the charging ports *often* don't work (even in business class), so a portable charging bank is essential (good quality, power dense ones can be bought at duty free). And inflight entertainment has gone downhill fast the past few years. You really need to be self-sufficient in entertainment.
The biggest mistake I made with doing so much flying was that I never got around to buying noise cancelling head phones. I've tried out a friend's set and they were amazingly effective BUT they were so bulky! I dilly dallied buying my own set because I wasn't sure about the tradeoffs between bulk, price and overall benefit. I think next time I do a an international flight (where keeping my luggage small is not an imperative) I'll look into getting a pair duty free
I always sit mostly up on the plane and yes that pillow in the lower back makes more difference than people realise. However for us shorter folk the headrest is useless. Alpaca and cashmere are great for layering. You an also bring a pashmina that then folds down to practically nothing.
Thanks for the tips! Concerning charging while in flight, if I can’t charge directly from an outlet, I carry a fully charged charging station with me to charge from. My next long haul flight will be to Chiangmai (or Bangkok if the price of tickets to Chiangmai is outrageous) when Thailand gets rid of quarantine restrictions for the vaccinated. I’ve noticed checking fares to Chiangmai, they are in the $900-$560 range from LAX (I fly SWA from KC to LAX on points) but occasionally, I’ll see a fare in the $800-$820 range. On checking further, in buying that ticket, you are only allowed one check in bag at 43 pounds (40 kilos). As I’m going to my house in Chiangmai, not having a 2 bag check in and 1 carryon is a deal breaker. I guess I need to check all the fine print before buying a ticket these days!
43 pounds are NOT 40 kilos 😂😂😂
@@FresaraHa Sorry, I meant 23 kilos, which equals 50 pounds. I can add to Megan’s video; don’t use Holafly, which she endorsed in her latest video.
I disputed the amount with my credit card, which gave me back my 82 euros.
I prefer a book on the plane. Low Tech. Then noise cancelling equipment. Or journaling if the plane isn’t too rough. I can journal between flights and read on the plane. I prefer watching movies in my hotel where it’s quiet and I’m showered and on my bed. I’m 74 and have been flying since I was two. My Dad was a commercial pilot after learning to fly a bomber during WWII.
Girl, you mentioning seatguru will save my fiance from an uncomfortable flight! I had NO idea that the seats we had originally set ourselves in our inmoveable armrests resulting in smaller seat width.
On a British Airways flight LHR to LAX they upgraded me to premium economy without asking. It had immovable armrests that reduced seat width. It was awful. FA said there were zero open seats in economy so I was stuck. 😠
WOW. I have traveled all over the world and watched many, many travel tip videos, but I must say this video covered THE MOST CRITICAL things everyone should know before they fly. I have been doing all of them for the last few trips and they have made flying easier. At least easier than if I didn't follow these tips. Keep up the excellent work and I hope your audience grows as you are the BEST! Thanks.
This comment absolutely made my day. Thank you so much for taking the time, Grant. Safe travels 😎
What a irritating voice she has
✈️ Binge watching your videos as I get ready for my trip in November. Thank you!
No more blankets 😭. I get really cold sometimes. This is a good reminder to be prepared for our next long flight. The short flights don't tend to get as cold. Loving your travel tips! 🌺 Heidi
Hi Kensho, I froze all the way to Hawaii from Minnesota because I had left my sweater behind And there was not one blanket on the whole airplaneI’ve learned my lesson the hard way.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza So sorry that happened! A warm sweater is my top travel essential. 🌺Heidi
Thank you Megan, I learned my lesson and will not go anywhere without two sweaters. Aloha
For Tip#3, I have a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver so I can always use my headphones; if it is a double-prong jack, I have a converter that I can plug the transmitter into. Both are half the size of a credit card or smaller. ✈
Agreed - this is the way to go. Then you can use your nice noise cancelling headphones.
This is wonderful! I’m about to get on a trip to Spain which will take 10 hours. Thank you so much for the tips
Glad it was helpful! Have an awesome trip!
I like how clearly you speak, truly I do. I just want to note that "especially" does not contain the letter x.
Great tips. Thank you. Took Air France last year and did not need blankets. Yay! Also, watched National Geographic's video on Notre Dame's restoration. My wife also found it fascinating (more than most of the movie selections).
I suggest LG wireless earbuds. It has a cord to connect with the airplane entertainment system! So convenient for me
Thank you for the tips they are very good. Just wanted to make a little note that you mixed up the USB-C for the USB-A.
Megan you have been soooo much help. Traveling for the first time in 10 yrs! Thank you💕💕
Hello how are you doing?
My most recent flight i used the noise cancellation feature on my earbuds. Surprisingly good. I normally use my bose qc15’s
Hello how are you doing?
Thanks for all your tips!!! I haven't flown since 2018, so I appreciate your advice for my trip this December!! 😎 ✈ 🏝
No problem!! Have a super trip! Thinking you may be headed somewhere warm?
Costa Rica @@PortableProfessional!!! ☺
Love the small bag inside the carryon backpack tip ✈️. Will definitely use this when I fly to Copenhagen in August.
I’m flying to Copenhagen in August too to get on a cruise. These were great tips for that flight.
USB Type C is the newer oval shape plug. USB is the rectangular shaped plug, not a USBC. The little white end is a lightening type.
Why do people drop off their carry on item not above their own seat? They drop it off early and then head to the back of the plane to their seat! I find this rude and lazy! Then I get on and my spot above my seat is taken .
if I spot it when they do it over my seat I tell them to take their shit because mine belongs there. I've taken them out and handed them back to them before. Heckin rude.
Because your carry on items supposed to go in the spot that’s across from you so you can see or keep eyes out for your items
only first class, premium seats, and business class have guaranteed storage space over your seat. Everything else is a free for all for anyone to use.
Fr! I just put it below the seat above me! You’re supposed to do that!
On a full flight it happens. If I'm lucky a vacant spot overhead might be only a couple doors down from my seat. I just bought an underseater bag which I hope will actually fit under the seat in front of me. Not all of them do. Depending on where I'm going, I might even ship some baggage ahead. No, that doesnt always work, like if you dont have family or friends you can ship to. Returning might be easier, you just ship all your souvenirs, etc. home ahead of your return flight. That's for domestic flights. International, most shops catering to tourists will ship your purchase home for you. I've learned to ask:
"Do you ship?"
Heck yeah, they do!
✈️ Love your tips! Headed to France in April. Thank you!
Thanks. Heading to Miami for a couple days from Merida next week. Another tip... I use my LAPTOP to charge my phone via USB cord in case I can't find an outlet
Great tip! I do the same! It's perfect
I haven’t flown since 2011😮 am going Brisbane - Dubai - Edinburgh in march next year with emirates ! Loving your up to date tips and I might’ve had to buy some new travel items from Amazon! Thanks Megan 😊
Awesome! Have fun planing for your trip!
✈️ Oh my goodness! I just love you. Great content. Helpful. So helpful. I, too, was in Cancun last week. And I totally watched your video about Cancun and scams to avoid. Extremely helpful. I was a pro at bee lining through that intense airport situation. Never seen anything like it. Ha!! Keep on keeping on! XOXO
I just found you a few days ago, love your concise and informative videos. I will definitely be checking out seat guru before my next flight, great tip.
🛩 Always good to keep up on this stuff. Thank you!
u r so sweet n kind, its comforting to listen to u, it calmed my anxiety
🛩 I enjoy your videos very much and appreciate your tips. Having flown many times internationally from the US, your tips are 💯% spot on! Looking forward to more videos like this one.
wireless headphones that come with a detachable cable are great, since then you can use the cable on the plane, and continue using bluetooth after you arrive.
Yay! Thank you so much for these tips! ✈️✈️
Thanks for all your great tips. I enjoy watching your videos and learning clever ways to be a smarter traveler. My family is going to Africa this summer. With the long journey, I am sure many of your suggestions will come in handy!
Just one thing regarding overhead lockers….many travelers who are seated at the rear of the plane n the first to board have a habit if putting their bigger carryons in the open lockers …so when you come to board much of the space is already taken.😕
I love watching your videos 😊 even though I rarely travel. Great tips to know for when that big trip does come. 😊
Thanks! Hope that big trip trip is extra special when it does come along!
These are all great although you did mix up USB-A and usb-c. I always bring wired headphones but I had never used them and then finally found out that the ones I had were terrible. Haha. Go figure.
Love the video, but side note: "USB-c" is the cable you have, and "USB-a" is the boxy adapter you have. It may seem like a slight mishap; however, it can be confusing when purchasing products. The more you know lol.
The title says " Flying in 2024" but came out 2 years ago? How's that?
I still use wired headphones since I don’t have any reason to spend hundreds on AirPods. 😅 I have two pairs of standard wired earphones that came with my iPhone and never had a problem with them yet.
✈️ I've also heard that for long flights, wearing compression stockings help. What's your take on that?
one bad flight did me in when i had my roller at my feet and no movement. It took me a long time to figure out i developed a dvt problem. wearing compression socks saved me since then. I think that was around 10 years ago. don't go too tight, it can get uncomfortable that way too.
@@littlegoobie thanks!
Do it.
Yes! that mini carry-on is an air travel hack I have used for awhile.
I use a ultra light sil-nylon zipper pouch so it is almost transparent. It holds earbuds, meds, powdered electolyte packets, a mini toothbrush (pre-tooth pasted). At security, it also holds all my small or loose items so they are not scattered all over the bin. I can then pick it up in one go, slip on my shoes, grab my backpack and go, and later, put my watch, wallet, snd belt back on.
Toque?? are you Canadian?
And here I thought I knew everything! Thanks for this. Great information!
Awesome, enjoy the next one!
Try being 6'4" tall and do about 400 flights, close to half of those intercontinental, and I suspect you won't enjoy them as much. I was a road (air) warrior for many years for my job. I'm old enough to have gone from the old days when you dressed up to get on a plane, to the post-911 cattle-car experience you have now. When I retired, I seldom fly, but when I do, it's nothing but First-class/Business-class for me. Those complaints all said, your recommendations are very good.
Thanks so much, James! That means a lot coming from someone with your travel experience.
A few years back I started packing a micro-fiber beach towel into my carry on bag. In a pinch it works as a blanket and it is good at absorbing spills.
Also, I carry an empty water bottle with me through security. Many airports have water stations that dispense filtered water and you can fill up your water bottle AFTER you pass through security. You need to guard against dehydration on long flights and the water in the aircraft's tanks may not be the cleanest. (Unless you like the flavor of algae.)
Parents should not give their children candy or other sweets before flying.
I am getting ready for a 15.5 hour flight from Chicago to Taipei and bought a microfiber towel for that purpose (as well as having a nice BIG bath towel in case my hotels don't have big ones)
@@delfin7461 Something that surprised me in the UK, the hotel rooms had bath towels and hand towels, but none of them had wash cloths. You might slip in a wash cloth too.
@@neutronjack7399 thanks so much for the tip!, but I am not a wash cloth person -- no need with shower heads that are on a hose (the US seems to be the only place where that isn't a default!) -- Been back in the US for 2 years after living abroad for 17 years and HATE having a fixed shower head :)
If you ever watched airport cleaners clean the free fill your water bottle station you might buy bottled. I saw one wipe down the sink area in the bathroom. She walked out behind me and used same rag on water station. Ewwwww.
One thing I can say you are straight forward about traveling
Thank you
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
🛩 great tips as usual. I really enjoy your videos, informative and fun. Stay safe.
Awesome, Nadine. Enjoy the next flight!
I always bring wired ear buds. I got tired of having dead batteries to contend with at the wrong time. I have noise cancelling ear buds. Yes, it requires a AAA-sized battery. But I can carry a package of AAA batteries in my bag easier. When the AAA goes dead, it's all of a minute to replace it. Yes, I could carry a lithium pack and recharge the ear buds, but that takes a lot longer than a super quick AAA swap.
In the matter of headphones/earbuds, some airlines do have a two prong setup and so just one doesn't work. There are adaptors available online but you need to pack them with your headphone/earbuds. Another problem with the ones on the plane is that the part that goes in your ear may be too large (I bring my own for just this reason).
for long flights get noise cancelling headphones that use a battery not ones that recharge. Had a Sony set that ran 10 hours on a AAA battery and my Bose only run 8. Also the Bose when charging do not noise cancel. Found that out on a 14 hour flight.
Thank you .I love your tips I’ve learned new things .I haven’t travelled for nearly 3 years looking forward to my trip in May travelling to Europe 👍👍🇦🇺
ThanKs for the tips. I'm taking my first Flight In 2 weeks. Also 🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫 I watched
Glad you found it helpful! Have a great flight!
haha! What you were referring to as USC-A was actually USB-C, and vice-versa. Remember that USB-C is the smaller plug that could plug in any direction, whereas USB-A is the bigger one that can only be plugged one way.
Was about to comment the same thing 😅
USB-C has a small oval shape, USB-A is a little larger and is rectangular in shape
Regarding buying or bring food to eat on the plane, if it’s a ham sandwich or other meat containing snack, you should consume it all or expect to discard uneaten portion at the check point entry to the country. Snacks containing meat and pork are not allowed entry in many countries. I learned to hard way to discard half of my delicious ham sandwich I was hoping to have later on the ride to the hotel. Eat it all on the plane or know to discard upon arrival!
Buy your snacks before going to the airport it's cheaper and better quality 👌 😉 also try to buy sealed bags or products and try to buy healthy things like salad it's light meal healthy and filling meal
Great tips!
I ll be traveling to Canada from india, researching for this trip led me to your videos, I just love hearing you speak, any tips for me ? Also cd u make a video on how to pack into cubes like the best way??? See you soon in ur next one❤❤✈️
If you do set an alarm, please use silent mode to avoid annoying the entire plane.
Yes, please! We are not all on the same schedule.
🛫Just follo-wing directions, Megan. Love your presentation style and information...and you provide a LOT of information in your videos. We (my wife and I) have flown quite a bit in America and overseas. Yet your ideas and tips are quite insightful and will add extra conveniences we wouldn't have considered nor knew existed. Thank you and keep it up!
You are so welcome! Great to have you on the channel! Happy travels to you and your wife!
6:21 this doesn't work in Kuwait because we have tow security lines once I bought a water bottle from Starbucks although I bought it after I pass security line they took it from me ☹also the rest room between the tow security lines so if you need to use it they will take your passport and then you will get it after you pass again I know no one will believe me but this is what happened to me
🙏 Thank You So Much Portable Professional for the many useful travel tutorials over the months! 🌷🌿🌏💜🕊
Awe My Goodness TYTYTY such good and new tips ! I learned so much from you!
Now i get to re think my carryon! Essentials :) to include these new items! Insert Airplane emoji here Lol
You are so welcome! Thanks for letting me know!
Last movie I watched was Momma Mia :)
Love your videos! Thanks for posting, In this video you forgot to mention water. More than anything else you have to guzzle water. Pressurized cabins average 10% relative humidity compared to your home which is 30% to 50%. That means water is being sucked out of your pores. Not to mention the 1 mile of trekking to get back and forth from the departure terminal to your gate. 🤪
Absolutely! Water, water and more water! Great to hear you enjoy the videos!
I think you have USB A and USB C reversed. Anyhow, the visual was understood.
Great Videos!
Yes I noticed this too. Most planes have USB -A connections. USB-C is quite recent
@@AngeloBell I think that's what she meant, as she showed the USB A plug and outlet but called it USB C, as well showed USB C plugs and called them A. Regardless you get the point with the visuals
You are correct, oops!
Wow!! wired headphone lol I have 3. Thanks good to know since I'm going on international trip later on this year. On my list.
Perfect, you are prepared!
You're mixing up USB-A and USB-C
✈ Good ideas, thanks. No question - snacks and Noise Canceling headphones are a must have.
My question is why was this 2yrs ago and this was meant for 2024
Updates the title
I have the Sennheiser noise canceling over ear head phones. They are wireless and can be connected with a cable too. They also fold in a nice case.
This is more or less flight tips for pampered techies. I can still recall when longhaul flights just had video monitors that used to descend from the ceiling and would only show 2 pre-chosen movies the entire flight, mostly when passengers were asleep. And that wasn't too long ago either. Just bring a book rather than watching mindless Hollywoke movies. Your brain will thank you for it later.
You can get an AirFly device. It allows you to plug the AirFly into the entertainment system, and then connect to your AirPods by bluetooth. Also, as a extra safety, you can get USBA connectors that are power only. They will not transfer data. This then can protect your device from malware or viruses which may have been installed maliciously on public charging ports.
Don't put your carryon in any bin other than one right by your seat. That's so jerky.
I still travel with a paper book to read to guard against low battery. Than again I am 65 so I am used to bringing a book along. I bring a paperback along.
10 flight tips to know before you fly?
Number 1: No world traveler need ever offer a repeat patronage to an airline where a previous experience lacked encouragement, ---or was fraught with events au contraire to.expectations.
---numbers 2 through 10, may be then subsequent.
thanks for the tips flying to vegas may 22 so excited
i use anker soundcore life q30 $70 on sale and they’re extremely good
Is what you refer to as a mini-carry-on the same as a "personal items" bag. All I care about is being able to have one carry-on for above and one bag under the seat. Thanks!!! I love Ollie!!!
Thank you for your video, such great tips!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Andrea!
Awesome tips Megan ✈️
Warm greetings from Sunny Cape Town South Africa
We off to Europe in 5 weeks. ✈️
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The most helpful tips I’ve seen. Thanks
You are so welcome, Katherine!
We people are watching, thinking how many vlogs to keep in our. Dairies , Copies.Then in future travels these tips helpful for us.Thanks
You need to keep a battery pack below 20,000. I don’t rely on any airlines and their electrical points. You can charge anywhere and any time and don’t need to worry . Such battery packs can charge an iPhone 10 times at least
I watched King Richard, my recent flight to the Caribbean.
Hi 👋 how are you doing?