How to Survive a LONG HAUL FLIGHT from a Frequent Flyer

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  • @DanaBerez
    @DanaBerez  10 місяців тому +2

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  • @joannegoodhart
    @joannegoodhart 11 місяців тому +75

    I'm the weirdo who likes the middle seat 😆 I only have to ask one person to move if I have to use the bathroom, and only one person needs to ask me. Bathroom anxiety is real haha

    • @cherylalexander970
      @cherylalexander970 11 місяців тому +6

      Love that! I’ll have to remember this if I’m ever stuck with the middle seat.

    • @sirhoopalot1
      @sirhoopalot1 11 місяців тому +7

      Then choose the aisle in the middle section.

    • @MrMaximino92
      @MrMaximino92 11 місяців тому +3

      Work on your anxiety so you won’t care anymore

    • @user-ov4wr5yu4r
      @user-ov4wr5yu4r 11 місяців тому +2

      OK! You've got this sorted. 😊

    • @user-ov4wr5yu4r
      @user-ov4wr5yu4r 11 місяців тому

      ​@@MrMaximino92I think you need dehydration. Anxiety work won't be enough.

  • @callicordova4066
    @callicordova4066 4 місяці тому +13

    I've been watching lots of these videos. You are the first one to talk about non-electronic entertainment (book, crossword puzzles, cards).

  • @NM-xoxo
    @NM-xoxo 8 місяців тому +11

    Am I the only one who actually enjoys the sound of the humming of the plane I find it soothing like white noise😂😂😂

  • @helenvann3506
    @helenvann3506 11 місяців тому +113

    From the perspective of an Australian I laugh at your assertion that five hours is long haul 😄 Its nine hours from the east coast of Australia to Singapore, about the same to Hawaii, and nearly 24 hours to London

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому +23

      Thanks for sharing your perspective. I'm trying to find the humor in your comment but have not found it yet. In any event thanks for the comment.

    • @lilyandrose8557
      @lilyandrose8557 10 місяців тому +42

      @@DanaBerez If you had ever had to travel 24-36 hours to get from one hemisphere to a destination in the other hemisphere, you too, would be startled into an astonished laugh to hear someone talking about 5 hours as 'long-haul'.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  10 місяців тому +1

      @@lilyandrose8557 Got it, thanks.

    • @paulineh4019
      @paulineh4019 10 місяців тому +24

      5 hours and we still haven't left Australia 😂

    • @reneecrotty6910
      @reneecrotty6910 10 місяців тому +5

      thats me tonight... 27 hrs

  • @cazgreene3055
    @cazgreene3055 11 місяців тому +20

    5 hours is a shortish flight to me 😂 we’re in Australia so to fly to Europe for instance it’s anywhere from 15 hrs to 24!

    • @nourishedheiress
      @nourishedheiress Місяць тому

      Australia is in the middle of the ocean far away from anything 😅 of course it’s going to take you long

  • @edflaherty1887
    @edflaherty1887 4 місяці тому +7

    For the aisle seat folks - if the plane is a 3 - 4 - 3 seat configuration choose the aisle seats in the middle row that has four seats. That way most likely only one person will have to climb over you to go to the bathroom. With the 3 seat row on the sides there will be 2 people that need to disturb you or twice as often . Window seats allow you to rest your head on the wall. As far as choosing a window seat for the view, the view looks the same with mostly clouds for about 90 % of the trip. At night, there is almost nothing to look at except for the short departure and landing phase of the trip.

    • @oaktree1626
      @oaktree1626 3 місяці тому

      Good idea about which aisle seat to select. This will help me on my Japan flight in a few months

    • @AJStarhiker
      @AJStarhiker 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@oaktree1626I'm jealous. Japan has been on my bucket list for years.

  • @denisesneeringer9109
    @denisesneeringer9109 11 місяців тому +29

    Timsshifter is a great app to use to help prepare for time changes. I used to never be able to sleep on long haul flights. It starts shifting your time around 3 days prior to your flight. I am now able to sleep on the flight and feel much less jet lag. It’s definitely worth trying

  • @tradeforcharity
    @tradeforcharity 8 днів тому

    Im a middle seat lover. Like the convo and I use the people next to me like a pillow. Its great.

  • @Business-ZEN
    @Business-ZEN 5 місяців тому +7

    Heading on my inaugural international trip after more than two decades, the prospect of a 13-hour flight had me feeling quite anxious. However, stumbling upon your video was a game-changer in calming my nerves and prepping me for the journey ahead. Your recommendations for travel essentials are spot-on, and I can't express enough how helpful your Amazon storefront is. It's made my preparation process a breeze! On a related note, I recently discovered the convenience of "Express Parking" for stress-free airport experiences. Thanks a ton for sharing your insights and making this trip feel so much more manageable! 🌍✈

  • @edflaherty1887
    @edflaherty1887 4 місяці тому +3

    I really like the noise canceling headphones ! Make sure they are called noise cancelling & not noise reducing. The noise reducing style only reduce the noise with the headphone cushions . The price will reflect the difference. I also tried noise canceling ear buds that were very expensive. They didn't work that well and were uncomfortable. Go for the full size noise canceling head phone with lots of padding. One can wear them with no audio coming through and have dead silence. I use them on the trains to block out the rude people who run their mouth the whole trip and have regards for people around them.

  • @rupertbare2023
    @rupertbare2023 11 місяців тому +22

    YVR to LHR in October. 9-10 hours. As a senior, having special assistance at airports is the key to my survival. Some seniors seem to think you have to be 'disabled' to request assistance. Not true. If you cannot handle standing in line-ups, climbing stairs, or walking long distances within/between terminals, then you should get help. It can make all the difference to your trip.

    • @Oxford322
      @Oxford322 11 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for mentioning this! I am 61 and fully able BUT I travel alone ( headed to Heathrow from Atlanta ) I only have 1 hour to change in ATL - I was stressing , but I have requested the assistance to go thru airports ! Thank you ! ( I live in Birmingham- Atlanta airport baffles me ! Lol)

  • @noahjuanjuneau9598
    @noahjuanjuneau9598 11 місяців тому +23

    Everyone sharing itineraries so… here’s mine. Getting ready for another 25 hours in the aluminum tube - starting in Boston heading to Tokyo - that section is almost 14 hours duration - leaving just after noon from Logan in Boston and flying northwest over Canada heading toward Alaska, over the Bearing Sea, then south along Kamchatka Peninsula approaching Japan from the north, so flying over Hokkaido, and finally a slight right turn down into Narita - then… change planes in Narita for another flight of 10+ more hours, continuing south across the South China Sea (lots of turbulence in that part - bumpy bumpy) past the Philippines and over the Java Sea and finally down into CGK (Soekarno-Hatta) (SHIA) airport in Jakarta on the northwest side of the Island of Java… arriving around 1am the following day and finally out into the balmy tropical night. The journey crosses twelve time zones and the International Date Line. I don’t bother to reset my watch to sync with the time of my destination bcoz it’s the same hour just twelve hours ‘in the future’ so to speak. My airline of choice for the trip is JAL. They have a gigantic selection of menu options catering to all sorts of international diets from American, Japanese, Vegan, Hindu vegetarian, Jain vegetarian, Moslem, Halal, Kosher, Diabetic, Gluten intolerant… special meals for ppl with allergies, for passengers with religious dietary restrictions, several kids meals… it’s amazing the amount of thought that went into their numerous menu choices. I’m curious about the planning of the schedule - they serve the passengers a meal about an hour after takeoff and when everyone has eaten and the cleanup has finished they dim the lights and tint the windows creating an artificial twilight (tho it’s actually late afternoon) and many passengers try to settle in for some sleep. Fourteen hours. 14. For me… somewhere around eight to nine hours into the flight I find myself getting impatient still knowing we have six more hours til Narita, followed by a short walk thru the terminal to an identical plane for…. OMG… ten plus hours more heading toward Jakarta. It usually takes me at least two or three days to flip my schedule to get used to being exactly twelve hours out of sync with my life ‘on the other side’ since the two locations are on opposite sides of the world. What tips do I have? Can’t say bcoz everyone is different. I like to find something to read that will keep me interested and turning pages as much as possible… so that’s when I put aside the science and literature I normally read and try to find a thick novel. Your mileage may vary… Bon Voyage.

  • @marydanessa
    @marydanessa 11 місяців тому +17

    I agree with selecting a good seat. Personally, I prefer the window seat just because of being able to look out and then able to rest my head if I need to sleep.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes the window I think is the most poplar choice and I can see why. It’s nice to be able to rest your head!

    • @TravelingwithValeman77
      @TravelingwithValeman77 5 місяців тому +2

      I prefer the aisle because i like the freedom to get up anytime without bothering people. On long haul trips, i tend to walk the aisles every 2 hrs. This keeps my blood flowing and to check for snacks at the back of the plane. Haha

  • @SemaAvalith
    @SemaAvalith 8 місяців тому +6

    im going on my first international trip 13 hr flight in like.. 20 something years and I was really nervous about the whole experience but your video really helped me be more prepared. I really like all the items you've recommended and I love your amazon storefront. Thank you!

  • @nerleengonzales7724
    @nerleengonzales7724 11 місяців тому +2

    So thankful I found your chanel! Love your tips ❤

  • @_Feed_Me
    @_Feed_Me 6 місяців тому +1

    Just came back from Morocco, and the longest leg, 10 hours, was Madrid to Dallas. Watching 5 movies with my Apple headphones kept me sane, because they cancel more outside noise than the airline provides headphones. I survived, but now I wanna do a 13+ to get to Asia, and just the thought makes me wanna cry. Another tip was we stayed the night in a Spain airport terminal hotel, to break up the continuous flights, that way our longest leg was the first one of the day.

  • @Susanarylander
    @Susanarylander 2 місяці тому +2

    GREAT tip about checking downloaded podcasts etc by putting in airplane mode!

  • @ceciliajoylee
    @ceciliajoylee 11 місяців тому +5

    Lol I've been flying such cheapo airlines recently that they don't serve food (even for 8+ hours) unless you pay!!
    My favorite strat has been to remove the emergency booklet and any brochures from the seat back pocket immediately when getting on a plane and tucking them out of the way (usually between seat legs on the floor keeps them stable). Then, I put all of my in-flight essentials in the pocket. This makes it feel much more like my own space and less cluttered.
    I heard of a lady recently who brought an orange with her and used the peels as a natural scent diffuser!

  • @gabrielgeeraets
    @gabrielgeeraets 20 днів тому

    I'll be flying to Singapore from The Netherlands early September, and it will be my first long haul flight! Thank you for these tips!

  • @leahdisher2296
    @leahdisher2296 19 днів тому

    Love your videos! Going to Europe in the fall and need to prepare so came to the expert 🙌🙌

  • @Top5Eateries
    @Top5Eateries 11 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for a lovely video ☺I'm flying from LA to Stockholm where I'm originally from. Picking my desired seat and blankets are absolute necessities for me on these long haul flights. The basis for a comfortable flight 😅

  • @LweissTTU
    @LweissTTU 11 місяців тому +2

    Going to Israel from Texas in early September. Last summer I went to Switzerland. I am not a newbie, so your tips were a refresher for me.

  • @lisab3971
    @lisab3971 11 місяців тому +6

    Checking downloaded shows in airplane mode BEFORE the plane is !!! First person I’ve seen share that, awesome and thank you! LAX to Auckland in 3 weeks!

  • @OneJuanWon
    @OneJuanWon 9 місяців тому +4

    Next long haul flight is SF to Manila (15+ hours, non-stop). Booked a seat in the first row of economy (just behind premium economy) facing the bulkhead and next to the emergency exit....3-feet of leg room and its positioned right over the wings which fulcrum point of the planes' rotating axis (most stable, least movement). You mentioned many good ideas, I'm going to try compression socks and a 1-liter bottle of water! Safe travels everyone 😊

  • @mariak2446
    @mariak2446 11 місяців тому

    I'll be traveling more with my new job so these tips are much appreciated! Going to Anaheim next from STL.

  • @patriciateague8677
    @patriciateague8677 11 місяців тому +2

    I'll be traveling to Paris in November and this will be my first trip to Europe. Great tips.

  • @gericarriuolo2790
    @gericarriuolo2790 11 місяців тому

    I will be traveling from Ft Lauderdale to New Zealand and then home from Australia. Thanks for the tips. Bought the Chomps today and we really liked them.

  • @kimmyt1087
    @kimmyt1087 11 місяців тому

    Great tips! Thank you! ❤️

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @malloryp2366
    @malloryp2366 11 місяців тому +6

    These are soooooo helpful! I have my first long haul flight from the US to Asia and I will definitely use these tips!

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому +2

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @terrymurphy9054
    @terrymurphy9054 Місяць тому +1

    You are blessed, and I love your videos.

  • @juanitaybarra9955
    @juanitaybarra9955 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi from Texas. Hubby and I will going on my first international trip to Spain and Italy in October a little nervous but mostly excited. I decided to just be in the moment once we get there. Just booking some of must see places in Madrid, Barcelona, Florence and Rome then winging the rest. We will be there total of 20 days. Celebrating hubby’s belated retirement and it will be his 68th birthday too.

  • @christopheles7198
    @christopheles7198 11 місяців тому

    Thanks girl. Leaving for Rome in a couple weeks from the East coast. Good tips.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @gent3119
    @gent3119 10 місяців тому

    great video-very helpful!

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  10 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @jazzzg2813
    @jazzzg2813 10 місяців тому +7

    Great video! Can I share Seat etiquette: since the window person has the luxury of the window support to lean on and the aisle person has the luxury of a little more elbow room. It is customary for the middle aisle person to get both arm rests. Can we spread the word? 😌. Ty for your tips! and

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  10 місяців тому +3

      Yes, absolutely! We need everyone to hear about this

  • @rachelg7371
    @rachelg7371 3 місяці тому

    Lots of good tips here. Thank you. I also bring beef chomps as a snack: easy, tasty, and lightweight. I’m planning my trip to Southern France from California this summer of 2024. Wish me luck.

  • @larasmith5723
    @larasmith5723 8 місяців тому

    Im already practicing all that has been mentioned in this blog. Thanks.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  8 місяців тому

      Excellent! Keep it up

  • @Cindypisces
    @Cindypisces 11 місяців тому +4

    Yup just like you…hard core aisle seat girl. Great video Dana

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Cynthia! Yes,aisle all the way!

    • @georgiafrye2815
      @georgiafrye2815 11 місяців тому

      I understand liking the aisle but I constantly get bumped with either the cart or other passengers which is annoying when asleep. It never fails that I get woke up as nudged.

  • @susangailkoch3935
    @susangailkoch3935 10 місяців тому

    Love the ideas! I’m flying from Pittsburgh to Detroit, to Amsterdam, to Istanbul!😅

  • @eileendeux
    @eileendeux 11 місяців тому +1

    Long flights are the best time to edit videos! Thanks for this video

  • @Jahalang82
    @Jahalang82 10 місяців тому +7

    I have to go pee often so I always try to get an aisle seat towards the back of the plane. Flying from the US to Japan or Incheon Korea usually takes 14 to 16 hours so I’m either sleeping or watching all of the movies. The very first time I flew internationally, I was given a middle seat in the center row. That was a terrible time because the people to my left and right both took sleeping pills and I could not wake them to go use the restroom. I normally wear a polo shirt, cargo pants and wear light jacket because it gets cold even with the blanket they give you; if I get cold I either zip it up or flip it around and use it as another blanket.

    • @TravelingwithValeman77
      @TravelingwithValeman77 5 місяців тому

      Ditto. Only book aisle seats for flights. Flying to Vietnam in two months. Flight from Toronto to Seoul and then Seoul to DaNang. With layover, that's almost 24 hrs. Quick walks during the flight helps my blood flow and enjoy extra snacks usually kept at the back of the plane.

  • @marty0063
    @marty0063 11 місяців тому +4

    Yep, I know about not usually wanting to be close to the restroom, but I thought it’d be good to be near it for this trip because our son is still young and probably needs to go a lot, and he doesn’t give much warning before he’s like I have to go now. There are also three of us, so it’s nice that we can have one row together. We are going to Taiwan.

  • @albertdowrn
    @albertdowrn 11 місяців тому +3

    Boston to Bali via Doha Qatar. Eight hour layover there.

  • @layela5895
    @layela5895 11 місяців тому +1

    I love sitting near the window seat, but also I just have this sinking feeling when I’m leaving for Paris in four weeks but I probably have to sit probably in like the middle seat

  • @roxanne878
    @roxanne878 11 місяців тому +8

    All your tips are on point, from someone who loves traveling but absolutely hates planes and long haul flights 😅
    Can't sleep on a plane and I get very severe motion sickness, I spend my entire flights feeling sick and horrible 😫🤣

    • @tanyadonald149
      @tanyadonald149 11 місяців тому +2

      Have you tried Dramamine motion sickness pills? That's my must have for flights and other activities it really works 👍😄

    • @roxanne878
      @roxanne878 11 місяців тому +2

      @@tanyadonald149 yes but it makes me sooo drowsy I can't do anything for multiple hours after taking it 🤣 and the non-drowsy ones don't always work for me :(
      But thanks for the recommendation :)

  • @marklihsu
    @marklihsu 6 місяців тому +1

    The best way to deal with a long haul flight is to get to the airport early to enjoy the lounge for a couple hours and make sure you book into business class lay flat seat. You can avoid the middle seat as there are none in business and first.

  • @conchmk
    @conchmk 9 місяців тому

    Going to Oahu from Boston in November. We'll see how it goes. I'll take advantage of some of your tips. We di pay more for extra leg room.

  • @maddiedelvalle7327
    @maddiedelvalle7327 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh by the way , I purchased the magnetic hooks for my cruise and it worked. All my hats were hung on the walls. Just so cool!
    Thanks Dana …you’re so awesome!

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      That is awesome! I am so glad to hear it! Those are my favorites I bring them every time I go on a cruise :)

  • @davidjones992
    @davidjones992 11 місяців тому +2

    Flown BNE to HRW numerous times and don’t always book a stopover. 21 plus hours, 8 or 9 to Thai, Singapore etc then 12 or 13 to London. Don’t care for water much but do like wine and beer, always eat what they serve, rarely had a meal I hated. I’m not a good traveler so sleep as long as possible as I can’t watch the screen or read I get sick 😢 wasn’t so bad when they had drop-down screens that were a distance away.

  • @amyanderson6741
    @amyanderson6741 11 місяців тому +1

    Flying to Italy this fall!

  • @jessgetsmarried
    @jessgetsmarried 2 місяці тому +1

    Heading to Sydney from LAX next week & my fiance and I did the seat gamble when booking - hoping the middle stays open for us!

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  2 місяці тому

      Good luck!!

    • @jessgetsmarried
      @jessgetsmarried Місяць тому +2

      @@DanaBerez update: no one was in the middle seat for both flights! Thank you for this tip!! Seriously saved my sanity being able to lay down in economy! Xo

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  Місяць тому

      @@jessgetsmarried Good for you!!!

  • @paigebaille7285
    @paigebaille7285 10 місяців тому +1

    im going from Boston to Hethrow (London) in september. nervous to do the window/aisle seat trick as most flights ive been on recently were PACKED!

  • @dandelionsrfree9328
    @dandelionsrfree9328 3 місяці тому +1

    Wise advice to wear compression socks! Thank you for the reminder.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  3 місяці тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @cmytraveljourney
    @cmytraveljourney 11 місяців тому +4

    Really love all of your tips! I'm planning on going to Japan at the end of this year, so I will definitely bring some snacks, wear comfortable clothes maybe bring some comfortable slippers. Thanks! Do you have experience with flights to Japan or Asia and which one do you recommend when it comes to comfort?

    • @user-ov4wr5yu4r
      @user-ov4wr5yu4r 11 місяців тому +2

      ANA. Also most on time I have ever seen.

  • @Elaines-travels
    @Elaines-travels 5 місяців тому

    Middle seat in the center bulkhead row, you don't need to get up when the people next to you need to get up, you have a ton of leg room and a good chance that no one will book a seat next to you.

  • @justjudycrafting7401
    @justjudycrafting7401 4 місяці тому

    I’m going from California to Greece next week. Loved so many of these ideas. But as a retired flight attendant I’m pretty prepared.

  • @cazgreene3055
    @cazgreene3055 11 місяців тому +1

    Cannot recommend Cabeau neck pillows enough - they are brilliant - do not push your head forward, they connect to headrest to keep headsupported and comfy and they roll
    up pretty small.

  • @ericaburnett77
    @ericaburnett77 11 місяців тому

    Super helpful! Thank you. I am new to your channel and was just wondering who Al is to you?

  • @renferal5290
    @renferal5290 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm off to the UK ad Paris in just over a week. I didn't want to pay the high price to choose a seat, so I just hope I get an aisle seat.

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 9 місяців тому +1

    Helpful. We’re heading to South Africa from Oregon soon, 30 hours of travel. 😟

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  9 місяців тому

      Safe travels!!

    • @nourishedheiress
      @nourishedheiress Місяць тому

      How was it?! I’m flying from San Diego to Malawi, Africa but have a layover in London and South Africa. 30 hr travel too. So excited yet nervous

  • @hilamadventures4060
    @hilamadventures4060 11 місяців тому +3

    Here is something different bring your own cloth dinner napkins , drape them over the airplane seat back table..create a picnic type atmosphere by bringing a very nice meal or cheese tray crackers in a small container..get some cheap plastic wine glasses (allowed by TSA)even if your not drinking wine served on the LH flights it makes any beverage look better than the plastic cups the airlines hand out .get some nice take away utensils from one of the many restaurants or airport lounges after clearing TSA.bring an orange, the aroma from the orange once your either slice or peel it adds such a fresh scent around the area your sitting in.
    Traveling alone or with someone makes this fun.
    Pull put your laptop ,tablet or pad/ pen. Write your autobiography or think tank some ideas.. it's stated that flying creates an amazing ability to think because of the altitude.

    • @annefisher6323
      @annefisher6323 10 місяців тому

      I totally love this picnic idea!!! I'm doing it!!! a little cheese board and some plastic wine glasses, yes!!!

  • @JacobNascar
    @JacobNascar 10 місяців тому

    My first international flight is coming up soon. I got Memphis/Philadelphia/Doha/Bangkok starting out. Then Chiang Rai/Bangkok/Doha/Chicago/Memphis on the way back. The longest I've ever been on a flight was 4 or 5 hours. I don't fly often so here I am!

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment! Well I do hope that you found some helpful tips. Your journey will be quite the long one, so just buckle up and enjoy the ride.

  • @Ash2theB
    @Ash2theB 10 місяців тому

    I'm going to Paris, France in August. I actually have one layover in Montreal because it's Air Canada I like Layovers because usually by the second half of the trip I'm get my anxious also I tend to bloat really badly on a plane. So i have to pack like antihistamine that kind of makes me go to sleep on top my food allergy to olives, the alternative would be lemon balm because it doesn't make me feel drowsy, ashwagandha for stress and my bloat, maxi strength gas medicine and fiber pills. It's good to bring some sugar free hard candy.

  • @hanagara1907
    @hanagara1907 10 місяців тому +1

    I'll be flying London to Tokyo. I'll be stopping in Poland to stretch a bit so my long-haul will be Warsaw to Tokyo. My main concern is, I'll be in Poland for 9 hours (possibly not as long, I have NEVER been on a flight from London Heathrow that left on time). With 9 hours, I wanna leave the airport (if nothing else, it's a chance to walk before my long flight). I'm just not sure when to be back. I am hoping 4 hours would be enough, I don't have to checkin or anything but obviously I need security and whatever

  • @geraldfoley7732
    @geraldfoley7732 9 місяців тому

    I’m a very frequent flier, as far as seat selection goes it’s easy…. Make sure you’re the absolute last person to board the plane… unless it’s a full flight… then just scan the aisles and pick a seat you like.

  • @10yearsgone
    @10yearsgone 11 місяців тому +1

    Cambodia is my next trip. 15 hrs to Doha and then another 8 to Cambodia. I have never fallen asleep on a plane before so I am going to talk to my doctor about this one. I'm thrilled to be going, but it feels very daunting.

    • @cazgreene3055
      @cazgreene3055 11 місяців тому +1

      I recommend a good eye mask, earplugs like Loops and definitely a Cabeau neck pillow.

  • @shanelpottery7458
    @shanelpottery7458 9 місяців тому

    Love that you’re a fellow crime junky! 😅

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  9 місяців тому

      Yes I am!!! ❤️

  • @alienrefugee51
    @alienrefugee51 7 місяців тому

    It's pretty much impossible to try and fall asleep until they serve the main meal and turn down the lights. That's the only time it's going to be somewhat quiet. For me, that's usually 2-3 hours into the flight. Then I get about 3 hours of quiet before the lights come back on, serve a snack and they prepare the cabin for landing. That's typical in my experience, going from the east coast USA to Paris. Air travel pretty much is the worst, with everything involved.

  • @ellenquinlin1824
    @ellenquinlin1824 8 місяців тому

    Flying to Germany from Washington, DC - Have never flown to Europe before. Longest flight ever was 6 hrs. A little nervous about flying and jet lag.

  • @user-tc3gt7pb1i
    @user-tc3gt7pb1i 9 місяців тому

    USA TO Fiji - 12 hours. I slept for one whole week ,doing nothing and just sleeping. hectic summer in the US!

  • @literaryvan6143
    @literaryvan6143 2 місяці тому

    I’m flying from Richmond, VA to London at the end of May. Traveling with my daughter and 7 month old grandson. First time traveling with a baby. Wish us luck….hopefully we don’t anger everyone on the flight. Doing the red eye so he will more likely sleep through most of the flight.

  • @miaspeight1480
    @miaspeight1480 11 місяців тому

    I'm going AKL to LAX this weekend

  • @hollielockhart753
    @hollielockhart753 8 місяців тому +2

    Global entry card cuts down on customs line back to the US, worth the money🎉

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  8 місяців тому

      Yes, I love mine and will always renew!

  • @angiemayer7245
    @angiemayer7245 8 місяців тому

    I’m flying Saturday September 9th from Nebraska to Manchester, England

  • @markcarey8426
    @markcarey8426 8 місяців тому

    Good tip about the noise . I thought I'd watch a movie but the ambient noise was just too much.

  • @ladynole35
    @ladynole35 10 місяців тому

    going to Oregon next month and I live in Florida. That will we a LONG flight bc there isn't a great way to get there. In October we are heading to Switzerland and it is a long flight over and even longer on the return.

  • @ZachBinder95
    @ZachBinder95 5 місяців тому

    Going on my honeymoon this April, going from JFK to Dubai connecting to Maldives then connecting by seaplane to the island, total flight time is estimated at around 19-20 hrs. 12.5 to Dubai, 6.5 to maldives and then 45 min to maldives. I'm very nervous as I've never flown more than 3-5 hrs and even those flights fell endless, I have a hard time sleeping on flights

  • @rokeyabegum7407
    @rokeyabegum7407 Місяць тому +1

    Tysm

  • @rickmoody6984
    @rickmoody6984 11 місяців тому +1

    International flights, you can ask for more food if your meal don't fill you. There is usually extra and they just throw it away after they land.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, you can there can also be not enough. I have experienced both instances but it is always worth asking.

    • @marty0063
      @marty0063 11 місяців тому +2

      Good thought. I learned early on to take what’s offered to you any time it’s offered especially snacks because you can save them for later and not have to have the flight attendant make an extra trip.

  • @frenchwithmadameg1116
    @frenchwithmadameg1116 10 місяців тому

    Flying direct from NY to Hawaii!

  • @iske1702
    @iske1702 11 місяців тому +3

    I have a 7 hour flight followed by a 14 hour flight this summer, can't wait 😅

    • @marty0063
      @marty0063 11 місяців тому

      Wow, that’s longer than us. We’re going to Taiwan.

    • @iske1702
      @iske1702 11 місяців тому +1

      @@marty0063 Australia for me

  • @jacquecross1887
    @jacquecross1887 11 місяців тому +3

    I don’t mind a middle seat. I am 5’ tall and have worked very hard to become healthy and in a right sized body. So I fit perfectly in an airplane seat 😂. And I like only having to bother one person when I have to use the restroom. When I was younger, I absolutely loved having the window seat but I rarely had to get up and use the restroom. I’m flying to Barcelona in four days. I think I’ll try the time shifter app as I’ve never heard of that before. Thanks for all your tips. I appreciate them them.

  • @haileetruelove8411
    @haileetruelove8411 11 місяців тому

    Great tips!

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @user-ov4wr5yu4r
    @user-ov4wr5yu4r 11 місяців тому +1

    LA to NY is longISH. Cheers from Asia. It takes us 16 hours to NY.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! That is quite the journey the longest flight I have take is from NYC to Qatar

  • @biancasmith7241
    @biancasmith7241 11 місяців тому +5

    I like to take Emerge C packages while flying since the air is recirculated and keeps me from getting sick

  • @madtitan1463
    @madtitan1463 10 місяців тому

    Va - Toronto-Tokyo in late Nov. It will be the longest flight I've taken.

  • @nourishedheiress
    @nourishedheiress Місяць тому

    San Diego to Africa next month! 30 hour travel time 😅😬

  • @daveyoung9218
    @daveyoung9218 9 місяців тому

    I'm travelling to seattle from the uk in sept then from seattle to philly. I have to flown for over 10yrs so should ne an experience:)

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  9 місяців тому +1

      Safe travels!!

  • @SinsshAuia
    @SinsshAuia 9 місяців тому +1

    I like middle seats because i personally don’t like windows cuz they kinda scared me ngl and IL seats are ok

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @L3waxywonders
    @L3waxywonders 9 місяців тому

    We have a redeye from NY to Paris. Do they feed us on that?

  • @maddiedelvalle7327
    @maddiedelvalle7327 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the tips. International flights are just so difficult, long and boring . 😅

  • @tcartist_studio
    @tcartist_studio 2 місяці тому

    I have Arthritis inflamed last flight from Swiss 2 months ago, US-EU, Omg my left cheekbone is injured open sinus infection I have
    Extremely cold Swiss
    Awful.
    have to return to US end of March. I am so sensitive to AC Cold.
    Any tips how to avoid cold Air. What is my options, to sue them or to complain about my injury? and where to complain about AC Cold air need to stop 10h flight

  • @DianaKayUSA
    @DianaKayUSA 11 місяців тому +1

    TU GREAT VIDEO

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Diana! Glad you enjoyed!!

    • @DianaKayUSA
      @DianaKayUSA 11 місяців тому

      @@DanaBerez in more than 25 yrs, I’m going on my first long haul (US to Naples) flight ✈️ in one week from today! Wah! 😱Anxious bc not sure how I’ll do in my 50s + 2 teenage sons vs going alone in my twenties!!!

  • @jadynprofitt9314
    @jadynprofitt9314 9 місяців тому

    I’ve only flown once and don’t remember it much. I’m flying Ohio to Alaska. Are you able to bring your own water bottle through TSA? i want to bring my own bottle of water but just not sure how to go about it?

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  9 місяців тому

      You can bring your own empty water bottle. It cannot contain any liquid in it when passing through security. You can refill it once you pass security.

  • @CasperLabuschagne
    @CasperLabuschagne 10 місяців тому +1

    Unfortunately a male in his sixties requires frequent bathroom breaks which absolutely mandates an aisle seat. However, was that not the case I would have parked myself in the middle of the middle seats where I shall establish my own kingdom isolated behind noise-cancelling headphones and a sleep mask without any intrusion for the duration of the flight. I am a firm believer in having an entire series available to view on a long-haul flight.

  • @reneeburich9497
    @reneeburich9497 11 місяців тому

    We plan on seeing a few places in Italy in Fall of 2024. We listen to a ton of videos and are picking up some valuable info.

  • @ImaginationStationAI
    @ImaginationStationAI 4 місяці тому

    12:05 I can't sleep before a trip. I go to bed at 1am and wake up at 4am, and only get a full night's sleep when I get to my destination.

  • @ChristopherChin141
    @ChristopherChin141 11 місяців тому

    Thanks .. all pretty good stuff.
    Snacks, ... always ... just remember that most can't be brought into another country. Jerky, nuts, fruits, trail mix, dried fruits. Just save the hassle and eat it all or leave it on the plane when arrivals. No matter what you think is allowed, the immigration person will have the last word. Safe Travels all ... Off to Chile Sunday.

  • @sarai72
    @sarai72 11 місяців тому +4

    On long haul flights I usually bring prepackaged dried fruit snacks, snack bars, fresh whole apples, and of course Chocolate bars 😇

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! These are excellent options for a long flight

  • @pippasmith4813
    @pippasmith4813 10 місяців тому

    24 hour flight from London to Sydney - survival technique is noise cancelling headphones! Have tried it twice and my head wasn't throbbing.

    • @DanaBerez
      @DanaBerez  10 місяців тому

      Yes! Great tip!