Things to do before going olong trip on an airplane?

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johnson4730

I take roughly 6 flights a year that are 12 hours or more. Mostly straight shots from Rome to Los Angeles. This is how I prepare (I ride coach).

The day before, I take a lot of immodium, it would suck to have diarreha on a long flight. The plane ususally has 3 inboard films, and you can see what they are before on the companies website. I also bring a laptop with a full battery. It only lasts max 3 hours, but that burns 1/4 the trip. In addition i bring a mp3 player ir diskman. you can listen to music. Sometimes I will bring a book, but most often not. Then I also bring this handy little neck pillow. It goes around your neck and provides comfort. The inflatable ones are pure crap, get the one with little plastic in the inside, its soft and worth all 14 dollars. Before getting on the plane I try to not eat something new. and something not so filling. The plan will provide food, but I bring fruit or a sandwich. The night before the flight I try not to sleep. This will help you sleep on the plane and faster adjust to the new time zone.

Your clothes are important. Bring a small sweater of jacket, sometimes it gets cold up there. Also make sure you dont wear restricting clothes, you need to be relaxed. Also put on deodorant, I dont know how many people (mostly italians) i have rode on a plane with who didnt wear deodorant, dont be one of "them." Lastly I would reccomend you get up at least 2 times and walk around or just stand around, it will help your body circulate. Or just talk with the flight attendants. If you tell them you are a military fighter pilot or helo pilot they love that.

Right before take off I sometimes pop two sleeping pills. If I dont fall asleep it puts me in a tranquil state. After you are on, thats its, just enjoy the ride. if you fly somewhere for 1 month, just know that on the way back the movies will probably be the same as the way there.

jaemers24

Use the bathroom chew some gum. Buy a good book.

aprilrain

Make sure you have all the medical stuff you might need,scripts in their bottles,allergy-sinus meds,motion sickness pills always make sure you have what is necessary if you cant get to a store.

Apple

Take a lot of things with you on the plane.Take lots of snacks.

evanlah

if its international trip(assuming that it is...because that is what i would consider "long"...domestic flights arent that long.) then get some cash converted into that country's currency. make sure you have passport,id and other important documents in a little bag,or fannie pack, close to your body.get some good magazines, and a hand held video game with batteries, and some gum. i like to also pack some wet wipes, a toothbrush, and some body spray, to freshen up.

Lambo

Bring your portable CD player,ipod etc,something good to read and a pillow!

amazon

Make sure you use a good moisturizer on your skin before a long trip as the pressurized air in the plane's cabin is very drying to the skin... Also have gum in case your ears "pop".

RON G

Hope you are taking a good friend with you. Other wise take a good book so you won't get board. It's not against the law to catch up on your sleep. Sounds like a great vacation.

Bad Gurl!!

Try to get a really interesting magazine or book. Always chew gum way before and during your trip. It helps! Also, bring games along but nothing too loud because it will make the other people uncomfortable and very angry. Also bring a pillow and your own small blanket because sometimes the plain doesnt provide those things for you! Good luck!

spanner

Take along a lot to drink so you have to use the bathroom a frequent number of times In that way you will be walking and stimulating the flow of blood, especially in your legs. If you sit still with your legs too still for too long the blood tends to pool and you may develop a blood clot.

Make sure you have medical travel insurance.

peanutz

Just make sure you set yourself up comfortably in the cabin. Wear clothes suitable for the long air-con environment, loose footwear, jacket on hand, have your favourite books, magazines, snacks etc, or you can get from the serving crew, indulge in the in-seat entertainment system, etc. Just keep and make yourself comfortable for the long trip so you are refreshed at the end of it, not tired.

dukalink6000

How long of a trip are we talking?

PotBoy

go popo before and then go pee and take a shower and sleep in the airplane

pedrokas007

1st. Buy the ticket
2nd. Check in

Everything else is secondary

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