Flights aren't the most exciting things in the world, but they aren't too bad! These five tips will hopefully make your flight suck a little less.

1. Stock up on snacks

Some flights have complimentary snacks, but some don't even let you get water for free. My advice is to pack as many snacks as you can into one little backpack.

2. Prepare for the possibility of a middle seat

If you're one of the unfortunate souls stuck with a middle seat, I'm so sorry. There's nothing better than being stuck in between an old man who has to go to the bathroom 50 billion times and a middle-aged woman who doesn't know the first thing about personal space.

3. Dress in warm clothes

For some reason, planes tend to be -8 degrees so going in shorts and a t-shirt wouldn't be the smartest idea. Always bring a jacket or even a blanket to stay nice and cozy.

4. Bring headphones and a charged phone

Don't get me wrong, there are nice airlines that have a screen for you to watch shows, movies, or listen to music, and they'll give you free headphones if you need them; however, there are airlines that have absolutely nothing. On my first plane ride alone, I had no headphones and no fancy in-flight movies. I only had a few games to occupy the three and a half hours.

5. Be ready to talk

Occasionally you'll get stuck next to someone who wants to talk, but that isn't always a bad thing. A lot of people hate sitting next to a chatty Kathy, but I think it makes the ride go by quicker. Finding things to keep the conversation going can be a struggle, though.

Plane rides are just a mini adventure before you get where you're going. Embrace it!