How to Survive Long Haul Flights (Even in Economy)

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • Long Haul Flight Tips and Tricks from a Frequent Flyer. Long international flight coming up? Don't worry!
    In this video, I cover tested and approved long flight tips, and my top recommended long haul flight essentials to bring with you.
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    ⏰ Timecodes ⏰
    0:00 How to Survive Long Haul Flights
    0:36 The Best Place to Sit on a Plane
    1:22 Seat Review Websites
    2:14 What to Wear on A Long Haul Flight
    3:00 Benefits of Merino Wool
    3:50 Long Haul Flight Compression Socks
    4:22 How to Pass Time on A Long Flight
    4:59 Best Bags for Long Haul Flights
    5:59 Long Haul Flight Essentials
    6:41 How to Stay Hydrated on a Long Flight
    8:00 Noise Cancelling Headphones for Travel
    8:34 Staying Entertained and Charging Devices
    9:22 How to Sleep on a Long Flight
    9:58 How to Beat Jet Lag
    10:42 Fly Business Class Cheap
    #longflightessentials #flighttips #traveltips

Komentáře • 54

  • @awaytogether
    @awaytogether  Před 22 dny +4

    Big shoutout to @unboundmerino for keeping us comfy on those long flights! 🛫Check out their gear at shrsl.com/4ews6 and snag a cool 10% off with code "AWAYTOGETHER"

  • @jakeskywalker6544
    @jakeskywalker6544 Před 22 dny +19

    Was curious if you have any videos on how to reset from a trip, organize pictures and videos, and recalibrate. I see a lot of videos about trip planning but little about the backend of travel.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  Před 22 dny +4

      Jake, we don't but I love that idea! Added to the video ideas list. Great question! Thanks for watching

  • @brett_flower
    @brett_flower Před 21 dnem +23

    Tip Number 1. Be under 5 ft 8inches tall.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  Před 21 dnem +1

      😂

    • @candlechef6786
      @candlechef6786 Před 15 dny +1

      Oh hell yes I am good then ..thank you height guru!!!

    • @kurtschmelzer9203
      @kurtschmelzer9203 Před 11 dny +2

      Agree. I'm 5-7 and can't imagine how someone any taller can get comfortable unless they are in first class maybe.

    • @nmfixed
      @nmfixed Před 10 dny

      I literally almost just posted this. I picked 5'8" also.

    • @Acteaon
      @Acteaon Před 8 dny

      Doh! 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @nedkelly2035
    @nedkelly2035 Před 7 dny +1

    I just got back from a vacation with 6 flights, all over 5 hours each. NONE of the planes had screens. Passengers are now expected to plug in a tablet or phone with USB into the system to access the plane's entertainment. The airlines I was aboard were Alaska and Hawaii.

  • @alevey64
    @alevey64 Před 22 dny +5

    This video dropped while I was inflight from FCO-ORD. 1 hour before departure(when unassigned seats are assigned for international) , I checked my seat against the seat map in the Carriers app. I switched from a full row up front to an empty row in the back of the aircraft . Also, in addition to merino T Shirt, Merino underwear helps a whole lot as well. PS,don’t wash or brush teeth with airplane lavatory water!

  • @monikaliebold4225
    @monikaliebold4225 Před 21 dnem +5

    Regarding neck pillow: Some budget airlines started to count it as a personal item. Be aware about carry-on and/or personal item restrictions of airline - so many new downsized restrictions about size/weight with nearly all airlines.

  • @mattball2700
    @mattball2700 Před 22 dny +8

    Love the Rick Steves reference!

  • @beckydmc
    @beckydmc Před 19 dny +3

    Have you tried the Timeshifter ap? It was helpful for avoiding jetlag on our most recent trip to Europe. Appreciate your middle-section aisle suggestion. I used to take the window, now take the aisle because getting stuck for hours on end is awful.

  • @dragonflame9615
    @dragonflame9615 Před 21 dnem +2

    Dressing in layers is so essential! When i was flying back from bangkok, the plane was like a fridge it was so cold!

  • @Flute_Chandan
    @Flute_Chandan Před 11 dny

    Very useful and practically workable tips! Thanks👌👌👌

  • @MaraudersWorld
    @MaraudersWorld Před 21 dnem +1

    Thanks man … Your tips always rock!

  • @jason41a
    @jason41a Před 9 dny +1

    if alcohol is free on the plane. i'm drinking it. lol.

  • @walternyc
    @walternyc Před 21 dnem

    Great as always. Apart from the wobly tray table, exit rows in the front increases the chances of a crying baby exponentially. So I do not only avoid those but the the two rows behind also.

  • @juditmihalovits4641
    @juditmihalovits4641 Před 21 dnem +1

    Hi Nick, just ordered from Unbound Merino. Thank you

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  Před 21 dnem

      Hope you enjoy it!

    • @juditmihalovits4641
      @juditmihalovits4641 Před 21 dnem

      I already have a couple of pieces of clothing from them, & yes I love them.
      I also like your videos, giving good ideas, tips . Thank you

  • @mmwrangler
    @mmwrangler Před 12 dny

    Great content 👍only thing I do differently is no wool . Silk or silk like polyester in layers can take me from 80 to 20 without shedding . Personally I have found wool even the best can have an itch attack without warning.

  • @mangostickyrice555
    @mangostickyrice555 Před 20 dny +2

    Thumbs up 👍 Away

  • @papadougpapadougsadventures

    I make frequent trips to SE Asia and I always get an aisle seat. I also take a hoodie as planes can get cool and I also like to put the hood up to let people know I’m unavailable. I download Netflix shows on my iPad and you can binge an entire season. I also listen to audio books. Get a Bose Quiet Comfort headset, the battery life is great and the noise canceling is not only great for plane noise but really works great for crying kids.

  • @lifeisbeautiful7452
    @lifeisbeautiful7452 Před 21 dnem +1

    Highly recommend the Trtl neck pillows. They fold flat and offer better support than the fluffy ones.

  • @tradeforcharity
    @tradeforcharity Před 13 dny

    Compression under shorts - under the sweatpants helps a lot too..

  • @levainqueur9095
    @levainqueur9095 Před 19 dny

    Nice cameos by Rick Steves!

  • @user-rw8hv7qd7b
    @user-rw8hv7qd7b Před 21 dnem +1

    Unfortunately when you fly 17 hours from Perth to London, the flight is always gonna suck 😂

  • @100Stratusfiedx
    @100Stratusfiedx Před 22 dny +1

    I’ll be flying internationally for the first time in July. I have completely converted everything and all my tech to USB-C, so thanks for the reminder about USB-A. I have a huge charging brick but I don’t want to be taking up each socket. I’m assuming there’s AC power for each seat?

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  Před 22 dny

      Depends on the plane/airline, but it's more and more common these days. Good luck on your flight! Have a nice trip.

    • @JClark-34695
      @JClark-34695 Před 21 dnem

      Almost always on an international flight, but I've yet to fly a Southwest flight that had AC power or USB ports. Sad.

  • @JA-tw8pv
    @JA-tw8pv Před 21 dnem

    Bought 4 merino wool tshirts!

  • @sarapanzarella97
    @sarapanzarella97 Před 21 dnem +1

    For me it’s - no short shorts- why would you want your skin on those gross seats? And open toed shoes. No one wants to look at your feet for hours, plus airplanes are not clean and why risk injury. Not a good idea in case you need to evacuate the plane on the ground. Good tip to mention how dehydrating flights are.

  • @tmn8547
    @tmn8547 Před 21 dnem +2

    For anyone who flies economy on international flights, you have a special kind of patience! I could not do it!! 😂😂

  • @alicejhanson86
    @alicejhanson86 Před 21 dnem +1

    Allergic to wool!

  • @maryamcoco3683
    @maryamcoco3683 Před 12 dny

    can i bring a taser in checked bag?

  • @genemajka9272
    @genemajka9272 Před 21 dnem

    I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. A few months ago I spent 5 weeks on the road (train) in Italy, France and Switzerland. You videos really made the trip trekking across Europe as a single 76 year old man enjoyable. BUT, yes that inevitable BUT NOT BUTT. Sleeping on the aircraft. The reason I do not sleep in a sitting position is that I snore. I do not want to be that decrepit old man snoring disturbing everyone. I can not find any assistance on line. Suggestions? Thank you.

  • @justjg
    @justjg Před 21 dnem +1

    Business on a 737 Max blows. It's just a bit wider seat.

    • @awaytogether
      @awaytogether  Před 21 dnem +1

      Totally true that some are better than others.

  • @acbc3543
    @acbc3543 Před 21 dnem +1

    I use three pills of melatonin.

  • @fredflintstone2234
    @fredflintstone2234 Před 16 dny

    Ha ha ! Yeah just pay an extra $5000 for a good seat!

  • @chuiwyjustin
    @chuiwyjustin Před 6 dny

    Solution: take business. :)

  • @alexwaynemiller
    @alexwaynemiller Před 21 dnem

    ✈️ 🫡

  • @donttalkcrap
    @donttalkcrap Před 13 dny

    0:07 Why TF do 'Mericans say SHTRANGERS?
    There's NO 'H" in Strangers 🤦