Long Haul Flights Made Easy

They say sometimes it’s about the journey, not the destination. But it’s also true that there are times when the journey is the most unpleasant part of the entire trip - especially when you’re taking a long haul flight in economy.

Long haul flights are not easy. I’ve had a few long haul flights in the past but I still don’t get excited when I hop into one.

However, these are a few ways that I found helped me a lot to survive those long hours inside an airplane:

Bring your own entertainment

Planes for longer flights have entertainment screens but unless you’re flying with a pricier airlines, the movies and series are usually not enough. So, I highly recommend you bring an entertainment “system” you are most comfortable in. Think of what usually entertains you at home that you can bring inside a plane like books, portable gaming console, magazines, colouring books, etc. These will help you forget about the time you have to wait until touchdown.

Get cozy

One of the best ways to make yourself comfortable is to get comfortable. I like to be in a comfortable outfit or bring some things to help me get cozy like fuzzy socks or a scarf or a neck pillow. You can also bring a small pillow if you prefer or a plush toy. Again, whatever makes you cozy at home that fits in and you are allowed to bring in your carry on.

Catch up on those postponed tasks

If you have a book that you wanted to read, an artwork you wanted to start on, or anything you usually cannot do because of all the distractions back home, long hours inside a plane is a really great way to finally get those started or finish them off. Not only does this get things done, it will also take your mind off the hours and on your task. 

Look forward to touchdown

Instead of just counting the hours and miles, look forward to touching down when you can finally relax and enjoy your destination. I honestly find it entertaining to keep track of the flight map in the entertainment screen and seeing for the plane get closer to the destination. 

Being in a plane for long hours is not easy but it will be worth. It’s all about being comfortable and thinking of this as half glass full - think about a few hours to yourself without distractions, it’s actually a great thing somehow.