Eight Day (Hour) Flights, Ten Things
I have been bumped up to a fully reclining chair, my own slippers, better bathrooms, and a very attentive flight attendant one time. And I slept for 9.5 of the 10-hour flight. No clue why I was picked, but I believe a cute (and comfortable) fit, and standing near the table to ask a question about your ticket should do it.
I also always try to book a red eye, and when traveling solo pick a seat on the aisle of a two-seat or four-seat middle section. I’ll only have to get up for one bathroom breaker.
If some or none of these things happen for you, there are still ways to survive crossing an ocean. “Small world” my [explicit].
PEACE OF MIND KNOWING PLANE TRAVEL IS MUCH SAFER THAN CAR TRAVEL
Well, Bustle says you have a 1 in 15 million chance of being in a plane crash, and you are 15X more likely to get struck by lightning.
PLUG-IN HEADPHONES
10 minutes before boarding I had to speed walk to the little shop to give Apple another $20 of my money. Who knew Airpods wouldn’t make an exception for when you didn’t want to buy WiFi on the plane?
AUDIOBOOKS/BOOKS
I just got into the audiobook thing! Of course, it’s been three months since I’ve used any of my credits because when I get into something it’s umm…temporary. Either way, I still have tons of books I want to read and I never saw the movie but Where the Crawdads Sing - loved every page.
PLAYLISTS
Download a few.
NECK PILLOW
I have never owned one. But I get the strongest feeling that once you buy one you won’t be able to travel without it. No, I heard that verbatim.
OFFLINE PUZZLE APPS
We used to play 94% at work.
SNACKS FROM HOME
How I can’t remember to go to the cheap grocery store for my snacks the day before, I will never know. I repeatedly pay premium at that little shop that took my $20 Apple money for some chips and candy.
WINE
Put a card on file if you can. You might not be bringing this one.
CINNAMON
Cinnamon. Cinnamon? Well, it actually helps you relax. Hmmm, I’m not a doctor. It helps me relax. Not so much on a Cinnabon roll pared with sugar. However, mix it with hot water or warm milk and the middle seat may not be so bad after all. I’m less familiar with other spices but according to Vogue India, there are more soothing drink options.
PANTS THAT DON’T TOUCH THE FLOOR & SNEAKERS
There’s a good chance you’ll have to go to the bathroom at least once or twice. Personally, I try to leave the bathroom with everything I brought in, and not a thing more. Germless.
Cover Photo: Gülfer ERGİN/Unsplash
