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.
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.
Quench Your Thirst
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.
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.
Bring Your Own Cup
One of the best things to do when traveling on a plane is to bring your own reusable water bottle or coffee cup. Flight attendants will be more than happy to fill it up with water or coffee and tea if you make a request.
It’s the best thing to bring with you. You won’t need to wait for food service to get drinks, and you can enjoy a warm beverage all flight long.