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How to Survive a Long Flight in Economy
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2023
- Very useful tips for surviving long haul flights in economy. Learn how to step off the flight refreshed and ready to face the world, rather than exhausted and ready to collapse. Getting a good sleep in economy can be quite difficult, but it's still possible, especially if you employ some of these tips.
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Never sit behind a summo wrestler in economy. Longest flight of my life as he strained, shifted and pushed off the seat in front of him with his seat back millimeters from my nose. How that seat didn't break is amazing. I was convinced I was going to die.
Ooof
And had to stare at man bun (haiŕdo). 😂
My wife teases me, but for our 2 week trip to Hawaii I laid everything out on the guest bed a month before the trip. I made a checklist. There were things I wanted to add, I ordered them, tried them out, some I used some I didn’t. I was good to go to the airport.
Her sister was staying with us the night before the trip. She showed up 4 hrs late at 10 pm to our house with a garbage bag of dirty clothes that needed to be washed for the trip.
We’re going to Hawaii next January and have already started a basket 🤣🤣
I added an Apple AirTag to my luggage and knew exactly where my luggage was. Saw you mentioned lost luggage.
Thanks, although a family with 2 kids and 2 adults go for the 4 seats middle . No stranger trying to get out past you and also to stop any little escapees
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We flew from Auckland to Houston a few years ago with Air New Zealand, hubby and I both sat on the aisle seats, both of us had a spare seat each way and you could still talk to each other. Highly recommend Air New Zealand 🇳🇿
you ever see the body paint safety video they did years ago? i hope to someday get down under and visit Aus/NZ
From London to Orlando with a crying baby is a nightmare
Helpful to always bring along a small noise-reduction earplugs, spared from such noise.
@@victoriaaletaaustria2817 even strong noise cancelling cant compete against a crying baby behind you
any flight with a crying baby is a nightmare 😱😱😱
imagine how the parents feel.... probably worse than you....😢
@@cleanfasteasysafe not sure. Many just ignore the kid and not interfere at all
I wish people would stop recommending seat guru as a travel professional this is a really bad tool. People expect it to be accurate and it isn't at all and people argue with me.
My game plan is typically to pick an aisle seat. That way, I don't have to be disturbed when row mates have to get up. When they get up, if i feel like I have to use the restroom or it's been a whole, I'll go to. I do tend to get up less that others, so it works for me.
I also use a sking for my feet, compression sicks, and do ankle pumps every so often to help reduce the risk of clotts.
Aisle is always preferable, IMHO.
I'm not sure I follow you - if you're in the AISLE seat, how does that mean you're not disturbed with people have to get up? They will have to get past you to get out of the row. I'm window seat all the way. I can lean against the fuselage and get more comfortable for sleeping. No one is waking me up to crawl over me to go to the lavatory (I time my own visits for when the other person gets up - then I take advantage of that to go myself.). Best of all, I'm not jostled all night long by people walking up and down the aisles.
@@lisalu910 yeah... I meant to say window seat😅
Watched 3 long movie couldn't sleep because the lights and can't stretch them legs
Great tips Chris! I find choosing the best airline makes a huge impact the difference in space and hidden costs (like charging for seat selection or taking hold luggage). From my experience the Arab airlines are the best and if flying transatlantic then Virgin is hands down the best option. We always look at Seat Guru too!
When I was 11 I flew on a *BIG* plane, from Denver, I think it was Air Canada.
I was loaded first (by the Paramedics) into the bulkhead row and outfitted with a mattress insert, sheets, pillows, slippers, hot towels, snacks, a foam wedge and a super soft blanket.
It was like magic, and I felt like a princess.
A Nurse travelled with me in a bulkhead seat across the aisle. The Nurse even brought me a couple "teen" celebrity magazines, so I felt ever so cosmopolitan and grown up 🤣
A couple decades later we flew with WestJet for one of my childrens' "Wish Trip", with "Make-A-Wish".
Holy cow, they took SUCH good care of us!
😮
Airplane crews are amazing, and it is very cool how they can customize some seats. ❤️
There is NO air flowing through a exit door. Its perfectly airtight. Its often cooler because the aircon vents in those areas are fully open where many passengers close theirs. It assists cabin ventilation. The lack of overhead luggage is a perfect location of the aircon units above exit rows
My favourite fellow passenger on my last flight was the mother who told her kid to stop kicking my seat. If the kid refuses to stop, ask the person sitting behind the kid to kick the kids' seat for a while. That might get the message across.
Hah
When traveling as a family with small kids, we always put one family member in the row in front of our youngest so if she kicked the seat, it wouldn’t be a stranger’s seat. We always taught our kids to not kick or lean on the seat in front of them.Now they are all rock star travelers.
@@hrw3mom103 Wow, great idea, and very considerate! Even the best behaved kids are going to get squirmy when confined to a small space for a long time. A parent can keep an eye on it, and remind the child to not kick the seat, but occasionally it is going to happen. What a good idea to seat one of the parents in front of the child. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Lolol! My name is Sue and I do appreciate what 90% of the world can't do... So I would be the happy Holiday Inn guest 😂😂! 🌞
I travel a lot and thought I had it down. But recently found your channel and have learned so much including a great crossbody bag brand that’s slash resistant, didn’t think of noise canceling head phones for flights, and numerous others. Thanks for the great content
Right on Crystal!
My best tip for longhaul economy worked last trip. Thanks Qantas for the business upgrade. The points were sooo worth it travelling LAX to Sydney
Clothing-wise, I go for t-Shirt and sweatjacket and sweatpants; jacket and pants with zip-pockets for things I want to be safe and not grab to often, t-Shirt with a chest pocket for more frequently used staff (e.g. boarding pass or earbud case prior to boarding (over ear ANC on the plane, obviously))
Great info!! Thank you so much. Getting ready for a 17 hour flight and an additional 5 hours after changing planes. For sure using many of your ideas.
I hope for a comfy flight for you Vickie!
I like my 3-in-1 ski jacket on planes, especially late fall to early spring. The pieces can be added or removed as needed, the zippered pockets turn it into an extra personal item, and it can be used as a blanket replacement.
Mmm.. warmmy
Great recommandations. Even if I feel pretty much familiar with that. Interesting that the SAS airline was mentioned. I traveled twice from SFO to Copenhagen and that was one of the cleanest aircrafts I ever experienced. Even in the eco class enough legroom and the food was okay so far. Heading to Europe I always avoid to fly with Lufthansa and Delta. United and American Airlines are acceptable and if possible , I'd recommend Air France. Unbelievable, how good their food and their drinks are while on air.....
Think about saying hello to the flight crew as you get on the airplane..also bring a small gift for the flight attendants ..!
ANA has been my favorite airline for those long flights to Japan.
Rucksack/backpack I take a babies changing backpack/rucksack these are usually made of a nicer softer material , usually has more padding in the shoulder straps so more comfortable plus they have more pockets
Thankyou for the tips..
I am not thinking how narrow or where. Iam just so happy to be finally travelling to see my daughter in Australia from UK. Been about 7 / 8 years. I will fly on the wing. 😅
I'm going on a vacation in a week so this video is perfect timing!
Very information. Thank you. There are a few economy flight practices that I live by.
I stopped wearing shorts on flights when, one time, a neighbor with hairy legs invaded my space and touched my leg. Nevermore!
I used to fly Southwest a lot and I found that, especially one a full flight, it's better not to board early. It's better to choose you neighbors and than have someone choose you.
I always wear compression socks on flights. Unfortunately they are not wool but they could save my life.
Good stuff!
Thank you very much
The longest flight was from Toronto to L.A. to Sydney NSW on United. I paid $1g returned at the end of Dec. '19 & beginning of Jan. '20. Was an amazing New Year's celebration in Sydney. I did get a seat pretty much in the middle besides the emergency exit door, but just across from the jump seat where one of the flight attendants sat. Not recommended & your right about seeking seats closer to the back, hopefully, where you get three rows to yourself.
I have some Soundcore over ear noise canceling that are excellent quality. They are the Q35 model. But I mostly just use my Samsung earbuds
I would say your suggestions for IFE is perfect. Ipad Mini with Sony noise cancelling HFones. Dont depend upon Airlines. Only info I look from Airlines is live positions of the aircraft, altitude and other flying informations. Nothing else. The main advantage of IpadMini is you can carry in your passport bag which you dont need to put on overhead compartment and can keep easily on the tray in front of your seat with very less space . Sony Headfones can easily connect with Blue tooth.
I was so glad I had an iPad loaded with movies on a trip to Europe when my IFE wasn't working. The FAs told me that to try to restore it, they would have to shut the whole system down for a reset which would affect all the other passengers, so of course I could say, "no problem, I brought my own." AND they gave me 30,000 Sky Miles for my trouble!
We are always looking at the annual long haul flights, things to bring onboard and tips to survive a long haul flight. Our annual trek to see The Aussie Princesses gives us both experience and need to know new ways to Tackel this long flight. 5hours to LA/SanFran and then 112/14 to Oz.
I'm watching this looking down the barrel of a 15-hour flight from Sydney to LAX. I have an inflammatory condition so it hurts me every time. I've invested in a better neck pillow and booked the aisle seat to get up and move regularly. I also bought a fuzzy coat that doubles as a blanket. I'm taking my own food because I'm vegan and gluten-free and the airline will only do one or the other. I'm taking rice paper rolls, dolmades and veggo sushi (bought the night before - won't be too bad), falafel bites and fruit instead of standard plane food.
Thank you Chris for another informative video! Appreciate all the helpful tips!!!!
If you own a Costco card remember you can use them worldwide so makes use ypu carry your Costco card . .easier and cheaper to buy bottles of water and a few essentials like bread cheese milk etc saves you a bit of money plus if you want water it does make it a little easier to buy water than trying to get them from shops
Save a little money so you get that bit of extra money to spend on having a memorable holiday
Once you go first class you never go back
Yes, this! My last two trips to Europe I went Delta One, and the flight was actually an ENJOYABLE part of the trip rather than something to be tolerated. On one of my flights home, I was actually disappointed when they announced that we'd be landing soon! I was so relaxed and comfortable - watching movies on a "big" screen my cozy little pod and being served snacks and drinks - that I wasn't in any hurry to face the hustle and bustle of disembarking, going through customs, collecting luggage, etc. I wanted to keep flying for a couple more hours!
Once you fly on your own private jet, you never slum it in “first class” again.
I'm getting ready for a 17 hr flight to Tokyo, I buy my snacks and pack them on my carry on,
Thanks for the video and tips! Wer'e planning a trip to Europe, so along flight there and back from MCO. A couple tips/thoughts
- Instead of taking two empty water bottles through security, fill at least one half full of water, then freeze. They limit liquids and gels going through security, but solids (aka, ice) are allowed. Then when you fill it with water from the fountain, you will have ice cold water.
- On our long haul flight with Norse, there are no free snacks or drinks - just water.
- And here's a question: If we bring snacks onto the flight and don't eat them all, or if we are given free snacks on a (non-Norse) flight , I'm assuming that we have to declare these as food items when going through customs?
Great tip on the ice. Regarding food.. generally as long as it's not meat/seafood/fresh fruit or vegetables then you don't have to declare it. For example.. potato chips don't cause anyone a problem 😋
If you come into Australia you have to declare all food no matter what it is or you will be heavily fined. Anything that also has cheese, milk or any kind of grain, seed in it as well as meat, eggs, fruit, vegies etc. is considered high risk (chips usually have milk as an ingredient) but it's against the law to fail to declare any food no matter what it is. A pilot got into trouble for bringing his un-eaten avocado from lunch through customs undeclared in his back pack. The rule is declare everything then you won't be in trouble - they will just sort through what you can take through and take what you can't and incinerate it or confiscate if it isn't a food item.
Thanks for the tips Chris!
My pleasure Gumer!
Great video Chris. Keep them coming. Every video thats great comes out of the OC.
Aww.... thanks Glen!
This is sooo helpful, thank you so much
People that weigh more than 250 pounds MUST be required to purchase TWO seats, otherwise they flow and spread over onto your lap. Yeccchhh.
Those are my favorite noise canceling headphones as well! Love them
I don't fly very often - just a couple times a year but last year, both times I flew, the airline switched out the plane the same day. Suddenly we were in a smaller plane with less legroom, less overhead bin storage, no in-flight entertainment. That was frustrating because I paid more for my ticket to get an airline with a good reputation and they still did that to us. I would have booked a less expensive flight with another carrier if I had known. This has happened a few times in recent times.
Important tips! Stylish background as well.
Oh thank you so much for very important detail messages.
You are so welcome
The one time your video came before my flt. I'm leaving on a long one tomorrow.😁
Perfect! I hope you survive OK! :)
this is very valuable information here. i mostly find im placed in the emergency exit seats because i'm tåll and there is more room
Thank you very informative.
Thanks Chris, I have 15 hour flight and then another connecting flight after 4 hour layover, so this was helpful video. I was surprised there was no mention of neck pillows, do you not recommend them?
I personally don't recommend neck pillows.. too bulky
great information, thanks for the effort put into these videos
Thanks Ryan!
A prime sleeping bench is what i like 😅, you're funny. I am always looking forward to increasing the odd of having a row to myself ( three quarters in the back) while sitting in a window seat. That's lowkey VIP. The window seat is King.
thank you for reading my comment. it was my first! i did fly air premia from SEOUL to LAX last month. pretty good considering it is LCC~ ^^
Super excellent presentation, Chris. This one is pack full of wonderful tips; highly informative and useful. Thanks a bunch for sharing.
P.S. At 6’8” there is never enough leg room for me at the economy isles. Ironically enough, however, it’s not the lack of leg room per se that gives me the most grief but the excruciating tailbone pain (aka coccydynia or coccygodynia) when I sit for extended periods of time in those hard narrow seats. I injured my coccyx as a teenager during a fall, and ever since then I suffer from severe pain when I sit for too long. The fact that my skinny arse tush is not well cushioned doesn’t help either. 😂 Anyway, my question is: Do you think that those so-called round Tailbone/hemorrhoid type pillows with a hole in the middle that you could sit on might be helpful in this case, or would it be just another piece of useless junk to carry around? Thanks for any feedback on this issue that you could offer.
I have heard good things from fellow explorers that have had tailbone pain about the round pillows with the hole. It's worth a try for sure!
@@YellowProductionsThanks Chris. 👍🏻
Chris, you mentioned how it's a good idea to take the snacks when offered and then store them in your seat pocket for later. It's a small point, but it's worth noting that the seat pocket is disgusting. It's a bad idea to put food items in there. Goodness knows what you may expose yourself to by storing even packaged food in the seat pocket.
Yeah. I don't really mean shove them far in to the pocket. I usually keep things right at the top. But good point 👉 😀
Even if a plane has in-flight entertainment and screens in the back of the seat in front of you, if you're in the bulkhead seat, there's not going to be a seat in front of you, so make sure you've got a fully charged tablet with lots of movies on it.
I just booked a bulkhead seat in economy on a Dreamliner. Yep it’s by and bathroom…
finger’s crossed no crying baby’s.🇨🇦 I’ve been on flights where people have taken their shoes off and then can’t get them back on because of swelling. Be careful with that one.
Good luck!
I could have used those tips a long time ago, even though not all of it would have been applicable back then. I unfortunately didn't fly much in my life. I only took 4 long range flights so far, both almost 20 years ago when I flew to China for an internship as a student and later flew there again to meet the parents of my girlfriend.
Both were brutal, unpleasant, even grueling experiences. Back then you didn't have screens and entertainment systems in every seat, at least not in economy class and the old Jumbo Jets really didn't provide any comfort at all.
It was cold, loud and my ears would pop over and over the whole time, 12 to 13 hours straight.
Because of that, I doubt that even first or business class flights were all that great back then. People just didn't know anything better, I suppose.
You suggest Claritin -D, which causes insomnia in many people. A better suggestion is to utilize Afrin Nasal Spray one hour before your flight. As a physician, that is the ONLY time I recommend using products such as these as you can become dependent on these products (beware). This will also decrease ear pain m, often experienced when descending.
Thanks for the tip 👍
Flew economy LA to NY wanted to cry so miserable. Airlines have their hands in our pocket. There were at least three sections in economy seats that had an up charge from $39 to over $100.
How to survive. Take Jet Blue. The most economy leg room of any US based airline.
LAX > SIN via DXB. In six weeks. Business class Emirates, mix with economy and Premium Economy. Round-trip Business outta my budget 😳. Really appreciate this channel I’ve found.
Very nice!
i buy the furthest seat back in the plane when i can, window seat is my preference. i have great noise cancelling headphones, i don’t mind waiting to deplane, nobody kicks my seat or puts their stinky feet up behind me lol
Really good insight
Flew to the Philippines from Kentucky. I have sleep apnea and use a cpap. so 36 hours of no sleep is Brutal, any suggestions for sleeping with sleep apnea on a plane ??? Anyone ?
Thank you.
If solo traveler , get a window seat and take ur sleeping aids ( alcohol, NyQuil or sleeping pills) works for me
You mentioned the Dreamliner is a favourite, do you have a video that is specific to the Dreamliner that has tips for a longer flight?
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Welcome back rig!
Thank you for the tips! I will check out seat guru next time. How do you like Singapore Airlines economy?
I like Singapore airlines anything! Their economy is good too! However I do like the extra leg room in my United Economy Plus... for me that 3 extra inches makes a big deal!
SQ premium economy vs united economy plus, how do you compare the two?
We usually book a window and an isle. Small odds someone will buy the middle seat
When was the last time you got on a domestic flight that had empty seats. Maybe a Red Eye.
I love the way you use english like miiiiiiidle seat orrrr
WHAAAT No outro music? I really enjoy the usual outro music!
15 years!? 54:40 now that’s a long flight 😂
Something I learned traveling in winter is pack your slick fabric down jacket and wear a sweater on the plane because that slick down jacket slides all around when you place it on top of your under seat luggage
Thanks for the tip!
When flying for a long time I usually fly from Winter into Summer and back.
I have a money belt that I pack for the plane. Everything i need is right there on my belly
I had seat A, hubby had seat C and we were hoping the middle seat was going to be empty. No such luck. Here comes this lady who didn't want to trade seats with either of us! Go figure.
Oh wow!
Can't IMAGINE anyone preferring the middle seat between two spouses! Almost wonder if she did it to spite you for some reason. That makes NO sense.
@@lisalu910 It was a non-English speaker so maybe she misunderstood me or thought she would inconvenience us by changing seats. ???
We're flying to Thailand going out on Korean Air then Vietnam Air to Vietnam for a tour then home on Phillipine air..
The only thing longer than a long haul flight is an hour long YT video.
Hah
Team isle seat here 👋🏾
Thanks!
Thanks so much!
They make items like the airfly pro that lets you convert the 3.5mm from the airplane to bluetooth that you can connect to so the wireless headphones can still work!
Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for an interesting episode. This is the first time I've watched you but found this interesting and even helpful. As a senior citizen with a disabled husband I don't get to go anywhere it seems but I am a little bit bigger person and even though I try not to hog space I sometimes feel like I am begrudged the space I do use. Is there anything I can do from keep everyone happy? ( Besides losing weight)😂
Thanks Nanette... you could always book a business or first class seat as they are bigger 😃
@@YellowProductionsyou mean I can upgrade to business or first class for more seat space and only pay double? What a great idea! Keep those fantastic ideas coming 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
My last flight economy Airbus 380-800 Emirates from Sydney to Dubai I could connect my earphones to the entertainment system via Bluetooth.
I was interested in seeing this video, but over an hour I don't have I'm afraid...
Links wouldhave bern helpful re references. Thank you.
Its easy if you can sleep or if you are young. Sleep is the biggest factor IMO.
All Dressed Ruffles 😂 Sooo Canadian! In Canada, Dollarama is the store of choice. Just in case anyone comes to this side of the pond. Dollar Tree totally sucks! It is not like the U.S. Dollar Tree. Great Video Chris! Wow, 44 pieces of advice.😮❤❤❤
Thanks Laura!
Do you think its worth it to pay extra when booking your extra long flight to choose your seat?
Who gets a good nights sleep before a big trip? It's an involuntary function.
Hei, i am a 73 year old lady and I have this needs to use the bathroom nearly every 1 hour . Where is the best seat you can recommend. ? Thanks 👍🏻
If there's a restroom in the front of Economy then I'd pick the aisle seat on the bulkhead opposite the toilet
Getting ready !
Nice!
I flew from Sydney to Honolulu, 10 hours plus long full flight and I was stuck next to someone who had some mental issues was yelling, cussing and blowing her nose in her hand and wiping it on her clothes the entire flight. All I could think was she was eventually going to run out of dry spots in her clothes and aim for mine, so I stood in the back of the plane the entire flight except take off and landing. Horrible experience!
Ooof
Hi, Chris thank you soooo much for the content!!! Leaving for Melbourne in United on Sunday I am caught in a dilemma: I am 5´4 would paying the upgrade to economy plus for the leg room be worth it??? Also, I have looked up meals for this flight for economy, and it says there is only one meal - dinner, is that true??? again thank you so much for the content you´ve helped me and my husband on so many trips!!
I think at 5'4" you'll be just fine in the regular econ seat. And for your flight to Melbourne if you're coming from the US they will serve a meal about an hour after departure. A mid flight snack typically of sandwiches, and a pre arrival meal about 2 hours before arrival
Taking canada air from orlando to Tokyo in March. Would love your thoughts on them.
Air Canada is decent. Not great. But decent
We drive 14 hours in one go. A plane is vacation.
14 hours.. no stopping? 😀
Head phones or muffs to eliminate noise problems 👀🤷♀️👍👍
Have you ever moved to an empty row without asking the flight attendance?
Yeah. On big planes when it's really empty
Wireless Bluetooth adaptors are available so you don't need wired headphones.
have u flown Jetstar? i'm going in March to Sydney
Not yet Debbie
My favorite airlines for seat : Japan, Cathay, Singapore