Plane air can be a nightmare, and you will become very dehydrated if you don’t watch your water intake. To battle the dry and air-conditioned air, keep taking in fluids as frequently as possible. Water is freely available on long-haul flights, so feel free to ask the flight attendants for water every hour, even if there is no food service going by.
Avoid coffee, alcohol, and anything with a lot of sugar, like the plague. These will dehydrate you even more than the air-conditioned air.
Bring on the Snacks
There’s never enough food on the plane, and you want to be prepared. Flights can be long and tedious, and sometimes all you want to do is munch on something. Channel your inner Cookie Monster by packing your own snacks. These need to be able to keep you going the whole flight.
If possible, try and keep the snacks as healthy as possible. (Though a cookie or two really won’t hurt.) Keep the snacks small, so they don’t take up too much space in your bag.
Get Some Peace and Quiet
Sometimes flights can get noisy, and the last thing you want to do is spend a 16-hour flight listening to a crying baby. Luckily for you, you do not have to put up with it. Pack a pair of silicone earplugs, and you’re good to go — you’ll sleep all night.
Noise-canceling headphones are a great alternative as well; they’re good for listening to your favorite music.
Back Seats Are the Best Seats
If you don’t have a seat preference on a long flight, we suggest booking one at the back. It can be a little noisy when the flight attendants are working, but you’ll get better service.
They might even offer you more things because there’s a rule not to walk around with special things as there isn’t enough for everyone, so they’ll want to get rid of it quickly.
Don’t Go on Family Routes
If you have the option of choosing your own layover or connecting flight, we strongly suggest avoiding any of the usual family routes. For example, flights to Orlando may mean a family trip to Disney World.
You might not always be able to avoid them, but it doesn’t hurt trying, so you can get good sleep and peace of mind on your flight.