If the last eight years of traveling have taught me something is that no matter where I go and how long is my vacation if I have a bad flight the entire trip will be ruined.
Get on the plane as late as possible
If you board the plane the last you can see if there are some extra seats and occupy the entire row or just stretch your legs on the extra seat. It is very important to get comfortable if you have to fly for more than two hours.
Bring some snacks
Some airlines give free food, others sell it. But you might want to eat your favorite food or maybe you are allergic and have a special diet. It is much easier to grab some of your favorite snacks. The best options are nuts or power bars. Those don't take much space, are organic and will keep you full for a long time.
Communicate with your friends via Zangi
Of course, being disconnected from the Internet during the flight can be beneficial as your eyes and brain will relax for a while. But if you have to send some important documents or you just want to tell your parents you are safe and sound, then using Zangi Safe Messenger is the best option. The in-flight Wi-Fi prices are sky-high, but Zangi will let you make longer calls consuming several times less Wi-Fi. Plus, the app works fine with a bad Internet connection, which is the case during the flights.
Drink lots of water
During long flights due to having no fresh air and being high above the sky, your skin gets really dry. To prevent this, try drinking as much water as you can and even more. It is crucial to stay hydrated before, during and after the flight. If you don't want to pay a cost of a laptop to buy a bottle of water inside the airport or the plane, you can carry an empty bottle with you and once you pass the check-in part, fill it up from the airport fountains.
Moisturise your skin
Drinking water is not enough, you will need to moisturize your skin every other hour to avoid breakouts and keep your skin healthy. Put a cream and a chopstick in your carry-on bag and use them any time your skin feels dry and tight. Don't forget to wash or sanitize your hands before using the cream because airplane seats and toilets are gross.
Try to sleep
Depending on where you are heading, there can be a time zone difference. If it is more than one hour, your body can feel strange and it will need some time to adopt. To smooth the process, try sleeping on the plane. It can be hard to sleep when there are so many people and so much noise all around you but a pair of noise-canceling headphones and an eye-mask can help you take a nap until you arrive.
Try to get an aisle seat
If the flight is going to take more than two hours, it would be wise to take the aisle seat. You will want to get up and walk or go to the toilet during the flight and sitting in the middle or near the window means you will have to ask people to get up and let you pass every single time. Plus, when sitting near the aisle you will have more space to stretch your legs.
Walk through the aisle
Going to the toilet should not be the only reason you get up during long-haul flights. Sitting for too long with the high air pressure in the cabin can cause swelling in the legs. Instead, try to get up every 30 minutes to walk through the aisle and stretch your legs.
Bring the must-have items
Among the must-have items should be a hand sanitizer to clean the germs that are everywhere on the plane (those seats are rarely cleaned), a blanket or a scarf to cover yourself when you are high in the sky where it gets pretty cold, a book or its digital version to keep you entertained and a notebook to write down your creative ideas that you will have during the journey.
Be productive
Long-haul flights can get boring: you don't really see much from the window especially when you fly at night, there is not much to do and you can't have a deep emotional conversation with the person sitting next to you. But you can be productive and use the time to do your work, write an article (like I am doing now) or discuss new ideas with your colleagues via Zangi messaging app. Yes, yes, I'm obsessed with this messenger because it has saved me so much money that will be spent on traveling instead of paying for the Wi-Fi connection or mobile data.
