Best long haul flights I've had are when I've flown alone. Flew from Manchester to JFK and back with American and didn't get an allocated seat with my boarding pass at check in. Arrived at the gate to be asked if I was strong and capable enough to open the exit in an emergency said yes and got an exit seat with loads of leg room in both directions. Another time I flew from Manchester to Singapore with Singapore Airlines and I had an empty seat next to me. A flight attendant asked me if I'd give up my seat so that 2 friends on the same flight could sit next to each other. I said yes and to my surprise the attendant took me in to Business Class where I spent the 15 hours drinking free Champagne!
Very lucky, AA was on the other hand my worst long haul experiences, entertainment was offensively inoffensive all round, food was bad, one time they even only served a disgusting vegetarian dinner, it looked like a cow barfed, and frankly cow barf would probably have tasted better. Air Canada, and Iceland Air had the best entertainment, But the best food definitely was Air Greenland, it was almost like a michelin restaurant offered take out, alas they only have one long haul distance, Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq.
As a Flight Attendant I appreciate the last two tips ;) A tip from me is to pack moisturizing face masks! (I would recommend sheet masks -they are convenient and they don't have too much liquid so you can bring it in your carry on), your skin will be so dry and thirsty from the air on the plane and you have enough time to do it. Your skin will be grateful! And don't worry about looking funny ;) For people with long hair: bring scrunchies! They don't bend and pull your hair as much as normal hair ties, therefore it's more comfortable.
When I traveled w wipes in my personal bag, the TSA agent had me take them out to inspect them. No problem after that. They were not in the liquids bag@@jessicaeastveld3304
do you guys accept candy from customers? I have a upcoming 13 hour flight next month and would love to bring a treat to the flight crew if they would accept it...and if so any idea on what kind? so I have a heads up?...also please stay safe
My husband and I have started booking aisle seats across from each other when we travel together. We spend a great deal of time together already. We don't need to sit right next to each other on the plane and we each get to be more comfortable. We are still close enough to talk if we want to and we both get to exit faster.
I have smelled some of the people with the worst possible body odor on long-haul flights. I rarely smell stinky people in my day-to-day life but man, get on a plane and the smells you will smell... 😵
scir 91 noise reduction in ear earphones are good too. I take mine on every flight I take and it's blocks out all exterior sound they work really well and are usually cheaper than actual headphones, work just as well in my opinion.
Thank you so much for the advice. You are so right about treating people nicely who are waiting on you. It must be a hard job working on a flight crew and dealing with nervous people (like me lol!). I am not a traveler, but I like to thank waiters/waitresses and store clerks and cashiers as much as I can. Yes, a good attitude is a good thing to carry with you wherever you go.
Thank you for always making such happy and inspiring videos! Pay no attention to all the comments from idiots here; we just have to hope we don't sit next to them on a flight! Another tip is to always check in online 24 hrs before to ensure you are booked into the seat you initially chose.
Mark, best thing to make a flight more enjoyable is to request a seat with a screaming young kid in the seat in the row behind you. Preferably the kid that will also kick the back of your chair constantly, throw bits of food at you and randomly make vile bodly smells through barf or worse - it's best when the parents of said kid do not give a flying fig about the kids behaviour and are soley focusing on drinking as much alcohol as possible. Wow, happy times!
Had a flight back from Sydney to Doha like that once. Toddler screamed the whole way. Mother ignored the poor child completely and the father walked it up and down the zisle for 12 hours. Awful.
I prefer a stop-over flight instead of non-stop flight. It takes overall longer hours, but far less tired, usually cheaper and have a chance to see new places. In some airports an agents offer a sightseing tour.
Totally agree. Breaks the long haul sitting. Plan on a couple of hours. Have a walk around, bite to eat if you like, it makes a big difference than 14 hours straight.
I keep a little bottle of water flavoring, like Mio, which can make tepid bottled water more palatable. Make sure you either eat your snacks or throw them out before customs. So many foods are not allowed into the country you're arriving in. (meat, fruit, dairy, seeds etc.) OR make sure they're on your declaration. If you medicate, don't forget to take your meds before flying. There is nothing worse than sitting in a plane for an hour waiting for meds to kick in. I take my kindle everywhere, but I also have a book in case I'm waiting for my kindle to recharge. Set your watch to your arrival time before getting off the plane so you don't miss connections, busses, trains, or whatever.
not sure if anyone mentioned it but if you can book your seat on a plane book it in front of the wings. The noise difference is well worth the small amount of effort.
long haul flights, choose isle seats, being person who never pays for choosing a seat, I am always early at check in and ask for isle seat ,works every time , you control your own movements, thus you can exercise / go to toilet ,get stuff out of your carryon, anytime you want without worrying about "being a bother. and this is biggy ! you can load last, there's no need to be on plane for any longer than you need to be."Do not have small bag as he said ,you need that space in front of you for your feet ( which are in warm socks,, durable ones that you can work around in ) shoes are off until you land ( at which point you stay seated until its your turn to exit plane, just relax and wait thankful that you have arrived, nobodies going anywhere fast getting off a plane!
I used to like looking out the window, but I quickly realised that you only get interesting views for the first and last 30 mins. The a380 is the best for window seats as there is so much room. I always go for isle seats now as it's easier to go to the toilet without disturbing anyone.
same here, and yes the a380 has a lot of space by the windows that you can put a bag on it during the fiight and you have a wider snd softer elbow rest
I recommend checking out the audio library: the TV is hard to watch for any length of time, assuming you can find something worth watching, but most airlines have a really extensive audio library with a lot of good music to suit all tastes. With them headphones on, eyes shut you’ll find time passes like magic. The other thing is don’t take young kids with you. A seven hour flight is more than most kids can handle, and you can’t blame them for getting grumpy. No-one on a flight wants to be in the vicinity of bored kids. Really. If you got small kids, stay local in your car.
My longest leg of a flight was 22 hours, 36 hours of total travel time going from Fort Lauderdale to Zimbabwe. My secret weapon was cough syrup to knock me out! LOL
Great video! Very helpful and informative! I fly the Tokyo to Toronto route (12-13 hrs) 3 times a year! Most of your tips I do practice....Your best advice...PACK A GOOD ATTITUDE! love it... Keep it real
i’m traveling to europe for the very first time in july from mexico city to london! for my quinceañera trip with my friends. my first time traveling without my parents but i’m excited!
⚠️COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS ARE A MUST....I wish I knew that before I got a DVT ⚠️STAY EXTRA HYDRATED. if you get thirsty, you are already dehydrated. ⚠️TOOTHPASTE AND A TOOTHBRUSH ARE IMPORTANT! Your ,mouth will get dry and you’ll get an awful taste otherwise. ⚠️DEFINITELY WALK A BIT OR FLEX AND RELAX YOUR LEGS TO AVOID BLOOD CLOTS. STAYING HYDRATED ALSO HELPS PREVENT CLOTS
Great tips!!! I’ve always worn compression stockings on any flights longer than 4 hours. They not only help with circulation in your feet and legs, but also can help make you overall feel less fatigued. I also pack everything i need on board, in the personal item (bag).... because digging in your bigger carryon in the overhead has always been unimaginable for me.
For any flight, but especially for long haul international flights, arrive an hour and a half to two hours early. Makes traveling so much less stressful, coming from a guy whose mom is notoriously late. Also, if you have a layover in another city before going to your final destination, it helps to find a map of that airport to know where your connecting flight is and where you can go to the bathroom or grab a bite before your next flight.
if you bring fruits and stuff.. think about the import restrictions for that... can be very costly if you forget to eat them and end up in customs control!
I got served a banana on a carrier going to Australia; a fruit that is banned if anyone happened to put it in their pack instead of eating it on the plane! Customs had "fruit-sniffing" dogs to find contraband fruit too. One of the dogs stopped beside me and sniffed my hand that had just held the banana peel before leaving the plane... I was relieved the handler realized I'd only held fruit in my hand. I wouldn't ignore any country Custom's rules ever; not worth the fines, or worse.
We were flying back from Rome landing in Virginia, and I was looking at this cute little beagle then 5 seconds later it was alerting to the apple in my moms bag, since we had a connection to LAX and my dad is an American Airlines Platinum Member we were being chaperoned around the airport we were rushed through the line, and we determined it was faster to go through the separate line then the larger ones, so moral of the story.... keep your fruit...
@@aileenking6262 Nice that it worked out for your Mom, but that's bad advice for others, when traveling internationally (by any conveyance). Some people have lost their Trusted Traveler status for carrying fruit through an international border checkpoint.
I now bring a small inflatable beach ball. My feet nearly reach the floor so the circulation gets cut by the edge of the seat. With the ball my legs are a bit higher. I would be better a camping pillow (so it doesn't roll away) but i didnt want to spend the money just to see if it works.
the other benefit of window seat vs aisle is if you're in the aisle, whether you're asleep or not, you WILL be getting up for anyone who wants to get out. I keep a piece of dental floss in several places like a back pocket, behind the tablet cover/case, etc. I also buy a box of those cheap, single use wet finger wipes you get in take out fast food sometimes. I hate that weird waxy, grease coated feeling you get on your face after 4-6 hours.
Get exercise the day of the flight if you have an evening departure..Critical to help you sleep and can save your life. Two colleagues of mine died last year after long flights and my uncle (young) had a heart attack upon landing from a long flight.
Wearing loose clothes is a definite must. I also bring a Clorox wet ones to clean all areas around me, including the video keyboards. We also use it to clean the toilet seat. I do not recommend alcohol.
I'd say long haul is easy if you have a tv which every flight but one transatlantic flight had. I've flown from the UK to LA an 11 hour flight and I found it quite enjoyable.
If there is an airline to your destination that employs a Boeing 787 Dreamliner choose that flight. The flight will be much more pleasant since that craft is the only one that has a 20% humidity in flight compared to only 4% on other aircraft. That makes a big difference on how much better you will fell after 10+ hours and this will help get you over any jet lag you may have, you won’t feel as tired and the start of your trip will be much nicer. The craft is lighter than standard planes (80% carbon fiber) thus it flies higher (40,000 feet) which translates to less turbulence. In short, a better experience even if you’re stuck in Economy.
lockergr If you are referring to the “fog” that comes out of the vents when the plane lands, it is not a feature of the plane but rather the warm humid air from outside the plane that has been let in and has cooled by the plane’s air conditioning or still cold vents from the flight.
Choose your Aircraft Type properly too. For Boeing I'd choose a 787 (better air quality, air pressure, quieter) For Airbus A350 the same things. Airbus A350's new aircraft has real window shades which i prefer.
Long haul flights from Australia are approx 20+ hours to Europe, depending on the route. Totally sucks, but I'm so grateful that I have the means to travel. I went to Stockholm last year from Melbourne and it totalled 27 hours. (Transited through Abu Dhabi and Berlin) Oh my Lordy, it was a slog, there's only so many times you can rewatch Deadpool. Took me 3 days to get over the jet lag (and get used to 4am sunrises) but boy it was worth it. Totally loved Sweden!❤️ We actually watched your videos on Sweden to help us before we went, such as going to the Fish church in Gothenburg - they were really informative for us. All the best, Amanda
when you come across a cheap ticket and want to go with it there is no such thing as doing a check on their performance, review, seats, food etc. the only consideration is are they a reliable airline to take u from point A to point B. Your advice is good for those who want to pay a standard published fare.
Great tips! After years back and forth from NY to Australia(via LA for some reason), I'll never fly cattle class again. The cost is def with it to be able to sleep and shower, and access the Admirals clubs at the airports. Def stay hydrated at all times cuz the cabin air is ratchet.
One thing about exit aisles. If it's close to the central lavatory (certain Airbus models), say goodbye to your extra space. I often have found people think the space in front of me is the waiting queue and have even had people step on my feet. I was like yay extra room and then was like well I wish I just had a regular seat.
Flew 7 round trips to Africa last year.. 23 hours total with 5 hour layover in London. I love to drink but if you do so on the first leg you will be in bad shape by the time you hit the layover and worse by the end of the second leg. (I cant sleep on planes) Easy on the booz (I know its free.. try)
One more tip for long distance flights with a connecting flight: pack a second t-shirt into your hand luggage. I was on a plane from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt a few weeks ago and I thought: Well, this short time to Hamburg, I'll change clothes at home. So I was all sweaty in Frankfurt and pretty much all the flights to Hamburg were canceled. Instead of arriving around 2 pm, I arrived at half past six... Still wearing the clothes I wore when I left the hotel in Buenos Aires some 20 hours ago.
If you can, fly first class with lay flat seats. Makes all the differnce when you can lay down and sleep. If you have the time take a transatlantic ocean liner like the Queen Mary 2. The inside cabins are suprisgly affordable.
Book a window seat, hit the toilet before boarding, take a sleep helper with a beer just before the meal, eat the meal, put on a good movie, lean against the window and nighty night for 6 hours. No one has to bother me to go to the lavatory. Everything I need during the flight is in my personal bag under the seat in front of me.
There are In-Ear Headphones with noise cancellation! They don't take up more space than normal Mini-headphones :) They actually work even better than on or over-ear ones
A few tips relative to being tall! So if it's at all possible for you please consider not reclining your seat back or a least not all the way back. It's understandable if you need to but it really sucks sucks for tall people behind you on a long flight. Also if you know your feet smell bad please keep your shoes on or bring slippers to put on & try to refrain from covering yourself with perfume right before the flight, strong smells can make some people nauseous/have migraines. Lastly, and this ones obvious, for yourself BRING HEADPHONES! Sometimes there's crying babies/screaming children/noises you may prefer to drown out, and having headphones makes it much easier, bonus if you have the noise cancellation kind
Hey Mark, you don't have to always listen to music or watch movie to entertain yourself on long haul flights maybe try a nice audio book(reading books while sitting for a long time causes me neck pain)...you gain knowledge as well as do not get bored :)
Don't bother with the snacks. A good airline will offer snacks throughout the flight, even between meals. Keep the snacks (foreign snacks) as stuff to bring back home.
I used to enjoy windows, until a Tokio-London flight with a fat japanese lady by my side, i almost suffered an attack, but i kept my blood moving by contracting muscles, i ended that flight with the curvy silouette of the Jumbo printed in my left side.
Im an extremely picky eater and i have a 16hr flight coming up in less than 2 weeks. Im probably just going to load up at the airport for food. Pick up a few sanwiches or something. Also ill bring a bunch of junk food snacks because those are easier to bring through TSA and are an arm and a leg at the airport.
Mark, you keep pushing up your glasses in your videos. If you buy metal framed glasses you can adjust the eye pads so your glasses will remain in place and not fall down.
Did LA to Auckland 2 yrs ago... A killer ! Needed to stretch my long legs a lot in the food prep area (when not being used for such)... Temps cycled hot to chilly, so dress in layers...adding or removing as needed !
we're doing Glasgow to Cairns in July lol I suffer alot if sciatic pain in right buttock of all bloody places so not looking forward to the trip this time round 😞
*Scarfs, handkerchiefs, a pashmina; all three!*. Packable DEODORANT! Breath Mints! I had the worst six hour flight back in April 1991; it was colder than I thought and I got airsickness. The wonderful flight attendant asked The other passengers if they had some motion sickness medication and somebody did give it to her to give to me: that was the most wonderful kindest thing! I wish I would’ve had a really long scarf or a really long triangular handkerchief so I could’ve made myself a blindfold; but I didn’t Unfortunately! Pack an comfortable long cotton neck scarf AND a Pashmina like thing, Please! That wonderful flight attendant gave me two blankets and two pillows and then she kindly moved me to a place where I had three seats in a row to myself so I could lie down! *A black or dark colored pashmina can be used as a blanket and a blindfold; a smelly next seat neighbor? You can also cover up your nose. I love Pashmina’s because they can be used in so many different ways.*
A small personal sized sprayer of alcohol to spray down everything before you touch it. Tray tables, seat belt buckles especially. Also, don't wear shorts. Have long pants and a long sleeve shirt handy. Planes are cold.
@@joeg5414 chill lol I got go Turkey on the 1 of year and it's my first trip ever lolol at the same time if it's my time well damn it's my time to go 😂🙏
Take a carrier bag for rubbish - after meals they don't clear away for ages and you can be wedged into your seat by a mountain of trash. Also, if you do want to take mouthwash (or any other liquid) you may need to buy it airside or it might be confiscated at security.
Best long haul flights I've had are when I've flown alone. Flew from Manchester to JFK and back with American and didn't get an allocated seat with my boarding pass at check in. Arrived at the gate to be asked if I was strong and capable enough to open the exit in an emergency said yes and got an exit seat with loads of leg room in both directions. Another time I flew from Manchester to Singapore with Singapore Airlines and I had an empty seat next to me. A flight attendant asked me if I'd give up my seat so that 2 friends on the same flight could sit next to each other. I said yes and to my surprise the attendant took me in to Business Class where I spent the 15 hours drinking free Champagne!
Lucky you! Ahaha.
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Very lucky, AA was on the other hand my worst long haul experiences, entertainment was offensively inoffensive all round, food was bad, one time they even only served a disgusting vegetarian dinner, it looked like a cow barfed, and frankly cow barf would probably have tasted better. Air Canada, and Iceland Air had the best entertainment, But the best food definitely was Air Greenland, it was almost like a michelin restaurant offered take out, alas they only have one long haul distance, Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq.
Michael Scott flying solo is the best thing of life. I have done it and always meet people and get great seats as well. Cheers mate !
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As a Flight Attendant I appreciate the last two tips ;)
A tip from me is to pack moisturizing face masks! (I would recommend sheet masks -they are convenient and they don't have too much liquid so you can bring it in your carry on), your skin will be so dry and thirsty from the air on the plane and you have enough time to do it. Your skin will be grateful! And don't worry about looking funny ;)
For people with long hair: bring scrunchies! They don't bend and pull your hair as much as normal hair ties, therefore it's more comfortable.
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Do the sheetmasks need to go in the liquids bag?
When I traveled w wipes in my personal bag, the TSA agent had me take them out to inspect them. No problem after that. They were not in the liquids bag@@jessicaeastveld3304
do you guys accept candy from customers? I have a upcoming 13 hour flight next month and would love to bring a treat to the flight crew if they would accept it...and if so any idea on what kind? so I have a heads up?...also please stay safe
yes it would be new and unopened lol
My husband and I have started booking aisle seats across from each other when we travel together. We spend a great deal of time together already. We don't need to sit right next to each other on the plane and we each get to be more comfortable. We are still close enough to talk if we want to and we both get to exit faster.
Tessa T sounds annoying for anyone next to you that has to be forced to overhear your convos while attempting to sleep
SEENO exactly no respect whatsoever
So two strangers can sit next to you instead
That's exactly what we have been doing lately. I can't tolerate the middle seat. I am somewhat claustrophobic.
This is the only way we book our seats. you can get up and walk around when you like
PLEASE take a shower before you leave for the airport, too.
Scott Byer i promise next time i will ;) but yeag i have had that fun before :)
I have smelled some of the people with the worst possible body odor on long-haul flights. I rarely smell stinky people in my day-to-day life but man, get on a plane and the smells you will smell... 😵
Duh
Hopefully, Indians and Arabs will heed your advice.
....and don't wear fragrance/cologne either.
Noise-cancellation headphones (Bose) is for me the most important thing to have on flights. It's a bit expensive, but man is it worth it! :)
do they actually work? sounds like a gimmick
scir 91 it totally works. Best purchase of my travel life.
scir 91 noise reduction in ear earphones are good too. I take mine on every flight I take and it's blocks out all exterior sound they work really well and are usually cheaper than actual headphones, work just as well in my opinion.
My expensive Bose noise cancellers have paid for themselves MANY times over. DO bring Xtra Batts for them...just in case !
scir 91 Indeed they do work. Great sound quality too! They are a must.
Thank you so much for the advice. You are so right about treating people nicely who are waiting on you. It must be a hard job working on a flight crew and dealing with nervous people (like me lol!). I am not a traveler, but I like to thank waiters/waitresses and store clerks and cashiers as much as I can. Yes, a good attitude is a good thing to carry with you wherever you go.
Thank you for always making such happy and inspiring videos! Pay no attention to all the comments from idiots here; we just have to hope we don't sit next to them on a flight! Another tip is to always check in online 24 hrs before to ensure you are booked into the seat you initially chose.
22 hour flight from London to Sydney in November on my own. This was so helpful 👌🏼
The kids are adorable. It looks like they were having fun
blanket scarves are a life saver!
Mark, best thing to make a flight more enjoyable is to request a seat with a screaming young kid in the seat in the row behind you. Preferably the kid that will also kick the back of your chair constantly, throw bits of food at you and randomly make vile bodly smells through barf or worse - it's best when the parents of said kid do not give a flying fig about the kids behaviour and are soley focusing on drinking as much alcohol as possible. Wow, happy times!
I have called out on parents and have called out to a flight attendant if the parents are non- compliant. There is absolutely no excuse😫
@@phillvapez8285
Phillip I would have gone for the parents instead.
Had a flight back from Sydney to Doha like that once. Toddler screamed the whole way. Mother ignored the poor child completely and the father walked it up and down the zisle for 12 hours. Awful.
Hey Mark! You've encouraged my wife and I to travel with our child. We have our first long haul flight in two weeks. Thanks for the great advice!!
You are the best travel friend I never met! Thank you for all your videos Mark! They help so much! This is one that really helps!
Spot on Mark! There's nothing worse when you fly than those people who seem to spend half the time standing up rummaging in the overhead bins.
A good book also.
I prefer a stop-over flight instead of non-stop flight. It takes overall longer hours, but far less tired, usually cheaper and have a chance to see new places. In some airports an agents offer a sightseing tour.
Totally agree. Breaks the long haul sitting. Plan on a couple of hours. Have a walk around, bite to eat if you like, it makes a big difference than 14 hours straight.
Fuck that no offense but ill pay xtra just to get there sooner
I keep a little bottle of water flavoring, like Mio, which can make tepid bottled water more palatable.
Make sure you either eat your snacks or throw them out before customs. So many foods are not allowed into the country you're arriving in. (meat, fruit, dairy, seeds etc.) OR make sure they're on your declaration.
If you medicate, don't forget to take your meds before flying. There is nothing worse than sitting in a plane for an hour waiting for meds to kick in.
I take my kindle everywhere, but I also have a book in case I'm waiting for my kindle to recharge.
Set your watch to your arrival time before getting off the plane so you don't miss connections, busses, trains, or whatever.
not sure if anyone mentioned it but if you can book your seat on a plane book it in front of the wings. The noise difference is well worth the small amount of effort.
Huh. I naturally sit near wings lol
I love how that couple kissed thinking they were in frame just for the attention (or whatever their goal was) but you couldn't even see them!!
compression socks on long flights - agree 100%
I tried to do this. My feet get too hot in them and then I was super uncomfortable. Just gonna have to write the alphabet with my feet instead :)
Absolutely! My feet had swollen so much, I could’ve get my shoes back on!!!! So, on our last long trip, I brought two pairs and they really helped.
i like u man, u speak fast, no boring entrances etc.. keep it up
Flying to Brazil for the 2nd time with my wife and 3 yr old. Wife is Brazilian. Great tips!
long haul flights, choose isle seats, being person who never pays for choosing a seat, I am always early at check in and ask for isle seat ,works every time , you control your own movements, thus you can exercise / go to toilet ,get stuff out of your carryon, anytime you want without worrying about "being a bother. and this is biggy ! you can load last, there's no need to be on plane for any longer than you need to be."Do not have small bag as he said ,you need that space in front of you for your feet ( which are in warm socks,, durable ones that you can work around in ) shoes are off until you land ( at which point you stay seated until its your turn to exit plane, just relax and wait thankful that you have arrived, nobodies going anywhere fast getting off a plane!
So much great advice. I just can't sleep on planes, so anything I can learn to keep me comfortable for the duration helps tremendously. Thank you.
I used to like looking out the window, but I quickly realised that you only get interesting views for the first and last 30 mins. The a380 is the best for window seats as there is so much room. I always go for isle seats now as it's easier to go to the toilet without disturbing anyone.
My Solo Travel My husband and I get isle seats side by side. I’m small he’s tall but neither of us wants that middle seat so it’s perfect for us.
same here, and yes the a380 has a lot of space by the windows that you can put a bag on it during the fiight and you have a wider snd softer elbow rest
I recommend checking out the audio library: the TV is hard to watch for any length of time, assuming you can find something worth watching, but most airlines have a really extensive audio library with a lot of good music to suit all tastes. With them headphones on, eyes shut you’ll find time passes like magic.
The other thing is don’t take young kids with you. A seven hour flight is more than most kids can handle, and you can’t blame them for getting grumpy. No-one on a flight wants to be in the vicinity of bored kids. Really. If you got small kids, stay local in your car.
quick tip: NO MATTER WHAT the food is it WILL taste worse at 30,000ft
My longest leg of a flight was 22 hours, 36 hours of total travel time going from Fort Lauderdale to Zimbabwe. My secret weapon was cough syrup to knock me out! LOL
Thanks for this. Nyquil it is
@@19GENESE13 benadryl helps very well as does some anti nausea OTCs
Great video! Very helpful and informative! I fly the Tokyo to Toronto route (12-13 hrs) 3 times a year! Most of your tips I do practice....Your best advice...PACK A GOOD ATTITUDE! love it... Keep it real
i’m traveling to europe for the very first time in july from mexico city to london! for my quinceañera trip with my friends. my first time traveling without my parents but i’m excited!
⚠️COMPRESSION SOCKS OR STOCKINGS ARE A MUST....I wish I knew that before I got a DVT
⚠️STAY EXTRA HYDRATED. if you get thirsty, you are already dehydrated.
⚠️TOOTHPASTE AND A TOOTHBRUSH ARE IMPORTANT! Your ,mouth will get dry and you’ll get an awful taste otherwise.
⚠️DEFINITELY WALK A BIT OR FLEX AND RELAX YOUR LEGS TO AVOID BLOOD CLOTS. STAYING HYDRATED ALSO HELPS PREVENT CLOTS
best piece of advice is be nice that's means how nice you are.
Big like for you.
Great tips!!! I’ve always worn compression stockings on any flights longer than 4 hours. They not only help with circulation in your feet and legs, but also can help make you overall feel less fatigued. I also pack everything i need on board, in the personal item (bag).... because digging in your bigger carryon in the overhead has always been unimaginable for me.
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Compression socks are a great tip!!
Best travel info site. Thanks Mark, I recommend your site to all the travelers I drive.
My hack: a sweater. If cold I can put it on and if warm, rolled up it makes a great shoulder-pillow.
For any flight, but especially for long haul international flights, arrive an hour and a half to two hours early. Makes traveling so much less stressful, coming from a guy whose mom is notoriously late. Also, if you have a layover in another city before going to your final destination, it helps to find a map of that airport to know where your connecting flight is and where you can go to the bathroom or grab a bite before your next flight.
if you bring fruits and stuff.. think about the import restrictions for that... can be very costly if you forget to eat them and end up in customs control!
Ma St, There are spots to discard fruit etc on landing or just leave it with the cabin staff.
I got served a banana on a carrier going to Australia; a fruit that is banned if anyone happened to put it in their pack instead of eating it on the plane! Customs had "fruit-sniffing" dogs to find contraband fruit too.
One of the dogs stopped beside me and sniffed my hand that had just held the banana peel before leaving the plane... I was relieved the handler realized I'd only held fruit in my hand.
I wouldn't ignore any country Custom's rules ever; not worth the fines, or worse.
We were flying back from Rome landing in Virginia, and I was looking at this cute little beagle then 5 seconds later it was alerting to the apple in my moms bag, since we had a connection to LAX and my dad is an American Airlines Platinum Member we were being chaperoned around the airport we were rushed through the line, and we determined it was faster to go through the separate line then the larger ones, so moral of the story.... keep your fruit...
@@aileenking6262 Nice that it worked out for your Mom, but that's bad advice for others, when traveling internationally (by any conveyance). Some people have lost their Trusted Traveler status for carrying fruit through an international border checkpoint.
Duluth Trading Company underwear are amazing. I received a pair for Christmas last year and I've been a fan ever since. I definitely recommend them.
I now bring a small inflatable beach ball. My feet nearly reach the floor so the circulation gets cut by the edge of the seat. With the ball my legs are a bit higher. I would be better a camping pillow (so it doesn't roll away) but i didnt want to spend the money just to see if it works.
the other benefit of window seat vs aisle is if you're in the aisle, whether you're asleep or not, you WILL be getting up for anyone who wants to get out.
I keep a piece of dental floss in several places like a back pocket, behind the tablet cover/case, etc. I also buy a box of those cheap, single use wet finger wipes you get in take out fast food sometimes. I hate that weird waxy, grease coated feeling you get on your face after 4-6 hours.
You can get bose noise cancelling ear phones that won't take up any more space than regular ear phones.. Work really well too
Sleeping pills and earplugs are a must. Always download extra movies on the tablet, in case the in-flight system is broken.
Get exercise the day of the flight if you have an evening departure..Critical to help you sleep and can save your life. Two colleagues of mine died last year after long flights and my uncle (young) had a heart attack upon landing from a long flight.
The couple slow walking and kissing behind him got me laughing 😭😂😭
I pack my silky pjs and my own night mask and change after takeoff, that always helps me
Long-haul... I'm in Australia. Flights are 24 hrs to Europe. Seven to 15 hours sounds like heaven.
Your final tip was the most important!
I would say stick to one airline as much as you can. I travel for work so much and sticking with one airline has allowed me to get so many upgrades!
Wearing loose clothes is a definite must. I also bring a Clorox wet ones to clean all areas around me, including the video keyboards. We also use it to clean the toilet seat.
I do not recommend alcohol.
I'd say long haul is easy if you have a tv which every flight but one transatlantic flight had. I've flown from the UK to LA an 11 hour flight and I found it quite enjoyable.
Enjoy all the information you share. We are going to Europe this August and these have been very helpful
If there is an airline to your destination that employs a Boeing 787 Dreamliner choose that flight. The flight will be much more pleasant since that craft is the only one that has a 20% humidity in flight compared to only 4% on other aircraft. That makes a big difference on how much better you will fell after 10+ hours and this will help get you over any jet lag you may have, you won’t feel as tired and the start of your trip will be much nicer. The craft is lighter than standard planes (80% carbon fiber) thus it flies higher (40,000 feet) which translates to less turbulence.
In short, a better experience even if you’re stuck in Economy.
B T The coolest playing that I've ever been on had that humidity fog coming out. I had never seen anything like that and it was quite a shocker.
lockergr If you are referring to the “fog” that comes out of the vents when the plane lands, it is not a feature of the plane but rather the warm humid air from outside the plane that has been let in and has cooled by the plane’s air conditioning or still cold vents from the flight.
thank you for posting this I will be visiting my brother in Singapore from San Francisco on a 17hr flight. luckily it will be on a newer 787
Choose your Aircraft Type properly too. For Boeing I'd choose a 787 (better air quality, air pressure, quieter) For Airbus A350 the same things. Airbus A350's new aircraft has real window shades which i prefer.
Great tips, thank you! I'll be travelling to meet my in-laws in Kenya next year and that long flight is the only part I'm dreading.
"A snack and... a glorified snack" 😂
Long haul flights from Australia are approx 20+ hours to Europe, depending on the route. Totally sucks, but I'm so grateful that I have the means to travel. I went to Stockholm last year from Melbourne and it totalled 27 hours. (Transited through Abu Dhabi and Berlin) Oh my Lordy, it was a slog, there's only so many times you can rewatch Deadpool. Took me 3 days to get over the jet lag (and get used to 4am sunrises) but boy it was worth it. Totally loved Sweden!❤️ We actually watched your videos on Sweden to help us before we went, such as going to the Fish church in Gothenburg - they were really informative for us.
All the best,
Amanda
when you come across a cheap ticket and want to go with it there is no such thing as doing a check on their performance, review, seats, food etc. the only consideration is are they a reliable airline to take u from point A to point B. Your advice is good for those who want to pay a standard published fare.
Great tips! After years back and forth from NY to Australia(via LA for some reason), I'll never fly cattle class again. The cost is def with it to be able to sleep and shower, and access the Admirals clubs at the airports. Def stay hydrated at all times cuz the cabin air is ratchet.
One thing about exit aisles. If it's close to the central lavatory (certain Airbus models), say goodbye to your extra space. I often have found people think the space in front of me is the waiting queue and have even had people step on my feet. I was like yay extra room and then was like well I wish I just had a regular seat.
You and your family are so lovely ❤️ Thanks for this useful video❗️
Flew 7 round trips to Africa last year.. 23 hours total with 5 hour layover in London. I love to drink but if you do so on the first leg you will be in bad shape by the time you hit the layover and worse by the end of the second leg. (I cant sleep on planes)
Easy on the booz (I know its free.. try)
One more tip for long distance flights with a connecting flight: pack a second t-shirt into your hand luggage. I was on a plane from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt a few weeks ago and I thought: Well, this short time to Hamburg, I'll change clothes at home. So I was all sweaty in Frankfurt and pretty much all the flights to Hamburg were canceled. Instead of arriving around 2 pm, I arrived at half past six... Still wearing the clothes I wore when I left the hotel in Buenos Aires some 20 hours ago.
Sciatic nerve pain and leg thrombosis risk are real issues with long haul flights.
If you can, fly first class with lay flat seats. Makes all the differnce when you can lay down and sleep. If you have the time take a transatlantic ocean liner like the Queen Mary 2. The inside cabins are suprisgly affordable.
dan Hamakua, a transAtlantic ship on the QE2 is on my bucket list!
Repositioning cruises are cheap!
Most people don't have $10,000 for first class tickets.
I said, if you can.
You mentioned Duluth Trading company! Thanks for giving love to a local business in my town!
Always take some candies. Keep them in mouth when plane is descending. Increasing air pressure might be painful. Swallowing saliva helps a lot.
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Don’t drink tap water on planes
Book a window seat, hit the toilet before boarding, take a sleep helper with a beer just before the meal, eat the meal, put on a good movie, lean against the window and nighty night for 6 hours. No one has to bother me to go to the lavatory. Everything I need during the flight is in my personal bag under the seat in front of me.
Great Video. Thank you for posting.
Thank you
This is actually really helpful
Economy premium and aisle seat. Get bulkhead seats if they are available.
Another video I really appreciated! Thank you!
Btw: love the backdrops to most of your posts!👍🏼
There are In-Ear Headphones with noise cancellation! They don't take up more space than normal Mini-headphones :) They actually work even better than on or over-ear ones
Great advice! I'm flying from Denver to NY and then to Ireland this week.
Great tips! We have a Seattle - Paris flight coming up in May, so this was timely info for us. Thanks!
We see all of the news. It's not going to keep us from traveling and visiting one of the great cities of the world!
Holy shit! Me,too!! It will be my layover though.
A few tips relative to being tall! So if it's at all possible for you please consider not reclining your seat back or a least not all the way back. It's understandable if you need to but it really sucks sucks for tall people behind you on a long flight. Also if you know your feet smell bad please keep your shoes on or bring slippers to put on & try to refrain from covering yourself with perfume right before the flight, strong smells can make some people nauseous/have migraines. Lastly, and this ones obvious, for yourself BRING HEADPHONES! Sometimes there's crying babies/screaming children/noises you may prefer to drown out, and having headphones makes it much easier, bonus if you have the noise cancellation kind
Sweats and flip flops on long hauls. Pajamas if you can.
Hey Mark, you don't have to always listen to music or watch movie to entertain yourself on long haul flights maybe try a nice audio book(reading books while sitting for a long time causes me neck pain)...you gain knowledge as well as do not get bored :)
Don't bother with the snacks. A good airline will offer snacks throughout the flight, even between meals.
Keep the snacks (foreign snacks) as stuff to bring back home.
Love all the pictures of IMS.
Load your tablet with digital copies of your favorite movies, pack some earbuds and have a movie marathon.
one word......XANAX. Works every time, not only does it help with the stress of flying, it also make you drowsy and more likely to fall asleep.
I used to enjoy windows, until a Tokio-London flight with a fat japanese lady by my side, i almost suffered an attack, but i kept my blood moving by contracting muscles, i ended that flight with the curvy silouette of the Jumbo printed in my left side.
Im an extremely picky eater and i have a 16hr flight coming up in less than 2 weeks. Im probably just going to load up at the airport for food. Pick up a few sanwiches or something. Also ill bring a bunch of junk food snacks because those are easier to bring through TSA and are an arm and a leg at the airport.
Mark, you keep pushing up your glasses in your videos. If you buy metal framed glasses you can adjust the eye pads so your glasses will remain in place and not fall down.
24hrs from Aussie to the UK
I would bring chloroform to constantly put myself back into sleep, that flight time would be way too long for my nerves.
Did LA to Auckland 2 yrs ago... A killer ! Needed to stretch my long legs a lot in the food prep area (when not being used for such)... Temps cycled hot to chilly, so dress in layers...adding or removing as needed !
we're doing Glasgow to Cairns in July lol I suffer alot if sciatic pain in right buttock of all bloody places so not looking forward to the trip this time round 😞
Great tips! I love the Duluth Trading products you mentioned.
Thanks a lot for your videos, Wolter. Great job!
*Scarfs, handkerchiefs, a pashmina; all three!*. Packable DEODORANT! Breath Mints!
I had the worst six hour flight back in April 1991; it was colder than I thought and I got airsickness. The wonderful flight attendant asked The other passengers if they had some motion sickness medication and somebody did give it to her to give to me: that was the most wonderful kindest thing! I wish I would’ve had a really long scarf or a really long triangular handkerchief so I could’ve made myself a blindfold; but I didn’t Unfortunately! Pack an comfortable long cotton neck scarf AND a Pashmina like thing, Please! That wonderful flight attendant gave me two blankets and two pillows and then she kindly moved me to a place where I had three seats in a row to myself so I could lie down! *A black or dark colored pashmina can be used as a blanket and a blindfold; a smelly next seat neighbor? You can also cover up your nose. I love Pashmina’s because they can be used in so many different ways.*
Very helpful. Thank you!
Great advice, thank you! I'm going to be on a 17 hour flight from Los Angeles to Singapore.
A small personal sized sprayer of alcohol to spray down everything before you touch it. Tray tables, seat belt buckles especially. Also, don't wear shorts. Have long pants and a long sleeve shirt handy. Planes are cold.
This was great! I haven't been on a long haul flight before.
Going to Europe in 25 days, 24hr flight 😬
How was it? 😂
Love you guys so much and your videos are travel gold!
I’m about to fly Detroit to Tokyo and I’m scared for the 13 hour flight 😂 idk if I can survive
Did you make it?
You safe?
@@PP-ec6cw I don't think he made it
@@joeg5414 chill lol I got go Turkey on the 1 of year and it's my first trip ever lolol at the same time if it's my time well damn it's my time to go 😂🙏
Take a carrier bag for rubbish - after meals they don't clear away for ages and you can be wedged into your seat by a mountain of trash. Also, if you do want to take mouthwash (or any other liquid) you may need to buy it airside or it might be confiscated at security.
Great video, having done four 12 hour flights, a lot of the things you said i do.