20 Must-Have LONG FLIGHT Essentials!
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- IN-FLIGHT BAG: Everything I packed for a flight to Europe in 2024 (personal item for the plane).
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In today’s video, you'll learn exactly what to pack for a flight. I’ll be taking you through my tried-and-tested long-flight essentials that will help you survive a long flight in economy. I’ve learned these expert flight tips after hundreds of flight and these essentials are the things I ALWAYS pack for the plane. Even in 2024! I’ll specifically go through what I pack for a flight to Lisbon that you can learn from for your own flight to Europe this summer. Pack with me and see everything I bring for a long flight. (or any flight!)
I’ll show you how to pack your personal item bag to perfection, ensuring you have all you need for a comfy and enjoyable trip. From safeguarding your valuables and staying hydrated, to dealing with turbulence-induced spills and battling jet lag, I've got every detail sorted. I'll even share a bonus hack that will make you rethink your flight routine. Even if it is your first time in an airplane, these tips will transform your travel experience for the better. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button for weekly travel tips and hacks, Happy Travels!
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00:00 What to pack for flight
00:23 Personal item bag
00:37 MOST important items
01:09 Key info for in-flight bag
01:44 In case carry-on is checked
02:24 TSA approved essential
02:34 Take THIS, not water bottle
03:03 Avoid jet lag
03:22 unexpected essential
04:00 Meal on plane
04:33 Do THIS before takeoff!
05:00 Noise-cancelling headphones for plane
06:07 Bonus HACK
06:40 Sling for travel
06:53 Weird things to try
07:05 Flight packing list
07:26 Flight to Europe
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I think it's wonderful that you decided to surprise your parents. My dad was going to be 81 in June but he passed away in February. You always think you have all the time in the world and the truth is you just never know. Cherish the time you have together and make every moment count. Enjoy your trip and make some fantastic memories with your parents.
Thanks you so much! I will! My condolences on the loss of your dad.
I highly recommend the Bose QuietComfort headset. I routinely take 12-14 hour plane rides to Asia and these are so efficient I often have 70% battery life left. Also the noise canceling is the best I’ve found. They pack into a nice tight carrying case that is included. #1 on my travel essentials. I have AirPods Pro 2 as a backup as well
Same here - I discovered NC headphones only a couple of years ago and I absolutely need them when I'm flying. I can never sleep on flights no matter how long the flight is, how comfortable the flight is or what time of day I fly out. Its torture and NC headphones have helped make it less painful. I got the Bose QC 35 II and I only use it when I'm flying. I have no use for them otherwise, but they are still well worth it.
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My go-to books are the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I’ve read the entire massive series numerous times, but with a bad memory I discover “new” things every time.
That is the value of a good book! Enjoy and happy travels!
"I don't think you'll need the other kind..."
😂😂😂😂 Love your sense of humour. Thanks for the wonderful, information-packed videos. A real blessing!
7:58 Love this so much! Take every opportunity life throws at you. We lost my mom very suddenly when we expected her to live many more years. Life is unpredictable. Take the trip together, answer the call, say I love you. Every time.
Hope your time with your parents is unforgettable! ❤
I read and really enjoyed The Nightingale.
God the last part made me tear up and I might start again just while writing this. It’s obvious that you cherish your time with your father and appreciate that he is still in your life. Get across that pound and surprise the heck out of them!! I lost my father on Mother’s Day morning in 2020 to The Vid , he would have turned 70 that July. I spent most of my adult life chasing and acquiring that almighty dollar and just figured I would catch up with my dad “later” and see some sights with him. I’d trade every dollar I’ve ever made to have him back. Wishing you the best time ever in London with your parents!!! ☀️ thank you so much for sharing that last video part with us.
I'm so glad to know that moist towelettes don't need to go into your liquids bag. I had a bunch of insect-repellent towelettes that I crammed into my liquids bag on a recent trip. Now I know I can save room by not needing to cram them in there.
Hadn't thought of bringing insect repellent that way. Great idea, Bonnie!
So glad I watched till the end! That fantastic that you’re surprising your parents in Portugal! Hope you guys have a blast, Megan!
Oh my gosh, what a wonderful surprise that will be for your parents! Enjoy the visit with them, and thanks for another great video!
That’s a cute thing you’re doing by surprising your parents! I’m flying to Lisbon next month, and I got my ticket the 1st week of March. This year is more expensive, but I feel good about my $1000 ticket from San Francisco.
Going to Germany next week. Been to Europe several times before so I’m not new to long haul flights but a video like this is always helpful as a reminder. Thanks and enjoy Portugal! Oh I’m still listening to Simon Reeve’s “Journeys to Impossible Places” and Garth Stein’s “The Art Of Racing In The Rain” audiobooks.
My husband and I are flying to London in September-our first international trip. I’ve been gradually gathering all those comfort necessities you mentioned for our flight. The last audiobook I listened to is The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. Highly recommend. I’ve read it several times. Enjoy Portugal and surprising your parents. 😊
Thanks! Enjoy the flight and your time in London!
Safe travels and have an amazing time. Thank you for the tips.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
My last visit to Lisbon took place during the end of a transatlantic cruise. Back then, we didn't have the resources nor time to spend in Portugal. So our visit was short, one day, actually one afternoon, then we flew back to California the next morning. I look forward to a lengthy stay in Lisbon. Hope you had fun surprising your parents. I enjoy your post. They all have been resourceful. Safe travels!
I’m also flying to Lisbon next week! I’ve already been and I’m sure you’re going to love it too! Have a great trip! :))
More great tips Megan. I keep all the tips from your videos in the notes on my phone. You’ve saved me so much time. Thx‼️🍀
Thanks! Great to hear you find them helpful!
New subscriber and I like how you break down your videos. I’ve traveled extensively so here are some other things I bring. It sounds like a lot but packs small….. A mini surge protector with multi plugs and usb outlets. Can be very useful if stuck for hours in an airplane lobby and I need to share outlets with others. Also great in hotels… In addition to a thermal bottle for water from airport I bring a thermal mug with non slip bottom and lid. Handy in airports, airplane, and hotel after I’ve arrived. Also holds more than what the flight attendant will give me on their rounds… Small nice color coded zippered bags inside my day pack so médecine, cables, documents, etc are easy to grab when I need them. Keeps things tidier, too… in addition to tea bags I bring single serve flavor packets - usually lemonade because I don’t drink a lot of sodas…spork and non disposable chopsticks and have used them more than you can imagine… lightweight camping towel because it’s small but can clean up messes quickly…a couple of carabiners so I can attach my jacket or my day pack to my other luggage…a small pad of Post-it Notes… 36” or so of duct tape rolled small so I can McGiver a fix when something inevitably breaks…and lastly I bring disposable ear plugs for others - I snore and offer to my seat-mates as a way saying ‘sorry’.
Taking notes for all the tips and essentials here. Very helpful. Nice content, Megan!
Thanks you, Keith! Glad to know you liked it.
@@PortableProfessional super love your content in this channel, Megan. By the way, I want to send something your way, is it OK to ask your email address? 💖
WOW! You will LOVE Lisbon! I have been twice already and am going back in the summer to start off a tour from there. Enjoy your trip!
Thank you! Lisbon is very popular! Have a great time there this summer!
Safe travels. I always enjoy your travel tips and used some on our recent France - Spain trip. Instead of the large noise canceling headphones consider giving the Apple AirPods Pro a try. I used to carry Bose noise canceling headphones but recently switched to the AirPods Pro and think their noise canceling feature is as good as or better than the full sized Bose. Portugal was one of our favorite trips. Lisbon is a great city. I think it is an awesome idea to surprise your parents.
Thank you for this!! I'm flying in two weeks internationally and these will definitely come in handy! Love your channel, I watch your videos everyday!!
Super to hear! Have a great trip!
I'm going from Melbourne to Perth, in winter. A trip I do every couple of yrs. 😅 I loved your goodbye/ hello, caught me by surprise
Flying to CHA in July and LAX in October :) Love your videos…thanks for all you do to help those of us who travel!
I just got back from Thailand and I want to say thank you for all your tips Megan
You are so welcome! I love Thailand!
My husband and I will be traveling to Melbourne in October. Our trip will include stays in Queenstown, New Zealand/ Hobart, Tasmania and Sydney. We are visiting his brother who has been living in Melbourne for quite a long time and has established dual citizenship. With the exception of the Bahamas, this will be our first long haul international trip. I continue to find your videos very helpful in planning for this adventure 😊
I’m going in March 2024
Thanks for the video, very helpful. I will be flying from Australia to London via Singapore and Frankfurt later this year.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos, as I will be traveling to Cancun Mexico to the Majestic elegance resort one week from today for six nights, and it is literally the first trip that my husband and I have taken together just the two of us as for the prior 28 years, it was a family of four, which includes our boy girl twins that basically are our reason for taking each and every breath Lol but I’m just saying. Safe travels to you as you fly to Portugal to surprise your family who I’m sure are going to be absolutely floored when they think it’s somebody from perhaps housekeeping or whatever knocking at the door and they open the door and there are you are so please video that and do share with us!!! oh yeah, not sure if this applies to you, but if it does happy Mother’s Day, if not, happy Mother’s Day to your mom and all of the moms in your life! Thanks again for all of your informative videos as it’s basically what’s bringing us successfully from New Jersey to Cancun Mexico, “unhinged”, for lack of a better word!❤
Wonderful advice! Have a wonderful day Megan :)
Thank you, Zoe. You as well!
Thank you!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Helpful, indeed it was; "thanks" for sharing!
My pleasure, James!
Thank you for your vids!
I'm enjoying being subscribed.
Am an aspiring grey nomad professional.
Your travel tips are becoming very useful.
So glad you find it helpful! Great to have you on the channel, Amanda!
Thanks, Megan! That’s a great idea, surprising your parents in Portugal. You don’t know when or if you could do anything like this again. My next flight is to Bozeman, MT in September for a Yellowstone trip. My next flight to Europe is in April, a cruise in Holland and Belgium. I am not sure how much more travel I’ll be able to do - my age and physical problems make flying not much fun. But you have a good trip!
They sound like two wonderful trips! Safe travels and enjoy!
You are just adorable! I'm a seasoned traveler, but I always find it helpful to find extra tips! Thanks!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful. Thank you
You are so welcome, Ted.
Please post a vid about your trip when you return. Looking forward to seeing your destination specific current info as we are headed to Portugal in September. Thanks Megan and safe journey!
Thanks for shearing ❤
Thanks for watching!
I'm flying to Israel in November from Lax my first long haul flight ✈️
Hope you found this video helpful! Have a great trip!
I did thank you 😊
Thanks Megan for the tips, I’m heading to Barcelona, London and Dublin shortly so I took notes of a couple of them, really appreciated.
I hope you’re having a nice time in Portugal and you gave your parents a nice surprise 😜 remember to use sun protection!
Never leave home without the sun protection! Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip!
Washington DC this summer! Great ideas and video. I hope you have a wonderful adventure with your parents. ❤
Thanks so much, Tammy! Enjoy your time in Washington!
I'm going to Italy in September on my first international flight. Thanks for all the information. Enjoy your time in Portugal with your parents. Linda
Great surprise idea! We are flying to Portugal Friday! Thanks for the tips!
Wow! Portugal is very popular right now. Thanks for watching, Dan.
Love it 😊
Hi Megan, I’m from Australia and I have just got back from Italy. My cousin had a stroke so I wanted to surprise him with a visit and I’m so glad I did. Your parents will be thrilled to see you. I love watching your channel. I smiled when I saw that you do the same thing as me in that I have a carry on that has a separate bag inside that I keep all my flight essentials in🤣😂. I also use my carry on as a foot stool. I am getting older now and find lugging my carry on all over airports especially with flight connections is starting to bother me so do you have any suggestions on a carry on that can convert to a rolling carry on. I don’t like to use another suitcase cause then both my hands are being used to drag 2 suitcases around whereas at the moment my carryon slides onto me suitcase rack. My next trip is in April next year. I’m going back to Italy and also doing a tour. ❤
Thank you 😊
My pleasure Mariia!
Have a wonderful trip! My next flight is to Zurich in a few short weeks!! Great tips here!!❤
Thank you, Sabine! Have a great time in Zurich!
3 extra things i always bring
1: large beanie - great buffer for my head from plane surfaces/ hotels & hostels pillows, large enough to pull down & cover my eyes so blocks light, also great for bad hair day.
2. Microsoft surface duo phone- an affordable 2020 foldable phone which is triple functional as a backup phone, media player, & e-reader in compact form instead of just an e-reader
3. Tiny first aid kit- better to have it & not need it than need it & not have it. Includes various size bandages, wipes, tweezers, latex gloves and nail clip. I just attach to my bag with a carabiner so doesnt take up space
Thanks for sharing that! All great items to have.
Nail clippers n tweezers are generally not allowed as they are sharp n could be used to cause injury. But bandages etc are a good point
@@ThinkDreamBecome maybe that's the case but the ones in the bag have yet to cause an issue with TSA
@@ThinkDreamBecomeNail clippers and tweezers are allowed. Even in international airports that took my tiny scissors the clippers and tweezers were ok.
I also add antibiotic ointment in little packs-don’t count as liquids.
I went to Portugal last June, you will looooove it! Enjoy your trip!
Thanks so much, Dominique!
Have a fantastic trip! Always great advice & fun!! We are going to Rome, then Med. Cruise, then Spain. We will be gone for a month & doing carry on !
Thanks so much! Your up coming trip sounds wonderful. Enjoy!
I will be heading to Copenhagen in a few weeks. These tips were so helpful!
Glad you liked them! Safe travels!
Thank you Megan it was helpful. ❤
You are so welcome, Bill!
You are welcome Megan. You look beautiful too 😍
Aww! Have fun with your parents!! ❤️❤️
Thanks! Always a good time with them.
I am going through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and loving it on my last trip and will carry on reading it on my Kindle for my next trip. I do not go on social media while traveling but will catch up with your videos upon my return. Stay safe, Megan, enjoy yourself in Portugal annnnd Happy Vlogging!!!!
Lisbon, and Portugal in general is beyond beautiful.
I will be flying into Rome in the autumn. You will love Portugal! Been there twice already ( once solo without any problems) and plan to go again in the near future.
I only hear good things about Portugal! Safe travels to Rome, Michele!
I learned to pack a large ziplock bag to place your essential valuables through security checkpoints as it keeps your stuff together & aids a speedy walk through. I try to remove keys, wallets & any metal items to leave in these plastic bags. I have left phone cases behind & now leave them all together. Oh & lastly I keep a few dollars in currency to purchase any last minute essentials I want.
Thanks for the pointers! And it's Manila for me, July.
My pleasure! Safe travels!
I just wanted to say, I love your travel videos
As my trip abroad slowly nears I am starting to watch these videos. I have flown a reasonable amount in Australia , first flight was way back in 1966. First jet flight Melbourne to Brisbane. Any way this will be my first international flight and your videos have been a great help. some really good tips to be had. I have sensitive eyes and you have brought that to my attention. Ears is a issue more than my eyes though. For that I recommend pressure reducing ear plugs.
So glad you find the videos helpful! Safe travels!
Funny, my first flight ever was Brisbane to Melbourne about 40 yrs ago. ( yours in reverse 😂)
I'm flying to Belfast on Monday, but since I'm a Texan living just south of London, the flight is only a couple of hours. Love your time with your folks.
Have a great flight and enjoy Belfast!
Very cool surprise trip! Enjoy the time with your parents!
Thanks so much!
I'm super Excited, we are traveling to Portugal in April!
That is exciting! That is when I was there last year and loved it! Have a great trip!
Ill be flying to orlando florida [my birth place] to live there, i dont remember much about florida since i left there when i was a baby and my mom drove there to have me and back to where we live now [near NYC] so im terrified about this but this video helps me a bunch! thank you for the lovely tips on flying!
I'm flying to Bangkok on Monday and this video really helped thank you
That's great! Have a super trip!
Love advice
Thanks for watching!
Great tips! Thank you! Let us know how your surprise went. That’s so sweet ❤️
Have the best time!!!!
Thank you, Moira!
I am flying to Orlando, FL in July for a visit to Disney World and a Disney Cruise with kids and grandkids. November trip to Hong Kong as my wife has miles on Cathay Pacific airlines that will expire if not used. I also pack in a separate location in my back pack the stuff that has to come out at security. The most surprising thing I pack are my noise cancelling headphones. I simply can not understand airplane videos without them.
Hello And Thank You Very Much Megan for all Your Great Videos, Suggestions, and Timely Ideas, I Truly Appreciate and Enjoy Them. You have Inspired me to Travel. Thank You Again for all That You Do, I Wish All The Best To You And Your Wonderful Family, And Also To My friend Oliy, I Hope He is Doing Very Well And Giving You A Lot Of ❤😊, Take Care Megan, Very Sincerely, Ray Spoon Of Gardena.
Thank you so much for all your kind words! It is so great to hear that you are planning to travel! Enjoy and safe travels!
I carry all of the items you mentioned + sport towel especially when your destination is a lot more humid than your departure contury.
Sounds like you’re well prepared! Happy travels!
Flying into Hamilton ON from Winnipeg sometimes hopefully on Swoop next week ! Keep u guys updated on this ! When I visited my cousin at Washington DC she and her husband took me to the mall thankfully they helped me pick the TSA approved mini shampoos ! I rather apply for NeXUS / global entry to minimize the hassels! 😂
Great to hear from you, Adam! Enjoy Canada!
Amsterdam. Love the Finlay Donovan Is Killing It Series
Have a great trip!
Another great video, thank you
Megan, where did you get your bag to put lap top cables in please?
I'm looking for one like that but can't find one
Thank you
If you don't have room for noise-canceling headphones, definitely pack earbuds as the ones they give you can be very uncomfortable - even painful. I also pack Hothands Insole foot warmers that I slip into my shoes at the start of an international flight. They warm up as soon as the packet is opened and last for 9 hours. I get very cold during long flights and these help me stay comfortable until I arrive at my destination.
I will be flying into Christchurch, New Zealand, for my 4th visit to NZ's south island in September! Visiting my cousin and his wife is the primary reason for the trip while a side trip to Doubtful Sound and Queenstown are options that seem likely!!
That sounds like a wonderful trip, Patrick. Enjoy!
I love all your videos and wonderful tips!
Are you Portuguese?
I am also going this summer with all my siblings to surprise my parents also in their 80s. You will love Portugal. ❤ 🇵🇹
That is so sweet. I hope you have a wonderful time. If time and budget permits take the train to Porto.
Thanks! I hear Porto is beautiful!
What a wonderful surprise! Enjoy every moment and I hope you will share a word about it once you have returned home.
Thank you, Andrea!
I'm taking my 14 year old daughter to London and Edinburgh in the fall over a long weekend with a ProD day. She's my travel buddy as my husband is more of a home body. Enjoy your trip to Lisbon.
As far as spillage goes, I worked for the airlines and also had a side gig at a bookstore. My company paid us dirt back then, but we did have flight benefits. The bookstore would let us buy books, read them and return them as long as we returned the book in good shape. Naturally, when I bought an expensive book and took it on a work flight, I spilled coffee on myself and on my expensive book...which I still have almost 30 years later.
Awesome surprise for your parents! I'm sure they'll be thrilled!
It was! We had a great time!
Hi Megan 🇨🇦🌹Denpasar, Bali however staying in Legian and Sanur.
We are off to Holland the day after tomorrow. I've been many other places but it is my first time to Europe. I appreciate the tips!
Thanks! Have a great time in Holland!
Have fun! Greetings from the Netherlands 😊
I'm flying to Tokyo in a month, and I am so excited!!! :)
Have and amazing trip, Whitney!
Our next trip is Down Under! March 2024 we are doing a six-week Australia/New Zealand trip. It includes a 12-day cruise around New Zealand. We have friends in Australia that we will be travelling with...just can't wait!
That sounds like a dream trip! How exciting! I love hearing what people are planning!
This sounds amazing! Have a good trip.
Safe travels and enjoy Portugal. The last book I read was Spare by Prince Harry. Very interesting.
Cabo and then Alaska!
Both sound great! Happy travels!!
I'll be flying out of Orlando to Santa Ana, CA for a graduation present with my family for six days and i just started watching your channel
I have that same bag in green and it is THE BEST personal item to pack. Because it holds so much I rarely need to check a bag and only need a carry on. Depending on the length of my trip that may be the only bag needed. Loce that bag😄 Also I just finished reading We Lie Here, and next trip will be to Cali
I agree! It is my favorite bag also! So practical! Happy travels!
Which brand is this? I love it too! Would love to purchase. Thanks in advance for the info.
@@IvankaB Nordace is the brand
Rome in 14 days exactly. Can't wait. Great video
Glad you liked it! Have a wonderful time exploring Rome!
Great video! I’m not flying anywhere soon.😢 Maybe next year!
Thanks so much, Martha!
I traveled with my noise cancellation headphones and they help me a lot . Great video
Great to hear! Thanks!
Traveling to Munich in July. Last couple of long haul flights were so noisy I’ve decided to get the noise-canceling headphones for sure.
They are a game changer! Enjoy your flight!
Reading keeper of enchanted rooms…a truly creative novel. Heading to Paris tomorrow for a river cruise on the Seine. I plan to download a couple of anthologies of books so I don’t run out of things to read if Wi-Fi is spotty.
Have a wonderful trip, Sarah!
Hi. I love your videos.
Could you provide some samples of TSA friendly snacks?
Thank you!
Just got back from London, heading to Galveston TX in July
Safe travels, Susan!
This is the third of your videos I've just finished watching. As I'm a bit older than you, I have meds I need to take during my long flights, so I have a padded bag (a little smaller than the one you showed) to carry only those meds or other essentials I might need on the plane or transfer airport. All the other meds are in my backpack and supplements in my carry-on.
Although I have over the ear headphones, never have room for them, so bring both wired and wireless earbuds.
My passport is always in my shirt pocket along with my current ticket as they are basically the only thing I need to get around, everything else can be replaced.
Also, on my last trip back to the US, They checked all the charging batteries for capacity - fortunately none were very high, so I now pack them for easy access by inspectors.
Thanks for watching, Rob! From you comments it sounds like you are a seasoned traveler and have come up with some great hacks of your own! Happy travels and hope to see you back here!
Great advice once again Megan. I carry a video bag (do a lot of video taking) with some personal things inside as my under the seat bag with the passports and such. I do not put a wallet there as you do, I always keep my wallet in my front pants pocket at all times. I disagree with one thing - It would be impossible for you to end up like trash at the end of a long flight - not the way that you look !! -- hahaha. Enjoy your flight and so glad you will be with your parents -sounds wonderful !!
Any tips on traveling with camera equipment?? I've heard horror stories 😬
@@islandboy4445 If you are asking me- Long ago when we had film cameras we were reluctant to put equipment through x-ray machines but with digital there is no problem and with our camera and video stuff we never had a problem.
My brother and I picked up Bose 45s and they were really good when we went to Hawaii in April/May. We were a group of 11!!! 😂
Brand name of the mesh tech bag that holds your cables?