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About the money bag - I would never put it in the seat pocket, but having one on you for the plane is a great idea. If you need to evacuate the plane in an emergency, your most important items are already on you (literally!) and you won't be tempted to grab bags or extra things. It's also helpful if you need to go to the bathroom, you don't have to worry about nosy neighbors going through your bag.
Flying any US carrier is my biggest no go for flying. Last time I flew American cross Atlantic, the seats were so worn out, I was sore for 5 days after. NEVER EVER PUT Valuables in the seat pocket, keep them on you. They can disappear if you forget them. If you are changing planes, you can be screwed if you leave your valuables in the seat pocket. The inflatable tube pillows that you lean over and put your face in , let me get 6-7 hours of sleep on long haul flights. Many European and Asian airports don't make you take out liquids any more. At Singapore, Bangkok and Stockholm they didn't make me take out my laptop.
I loved in Japan for 3.5 years and always carried some yen on me when going out because a lot of small businesses only take cash including restaurants and they dont always say they dont take card which i unfortunately found out one time after i ate and went to pay with no cash on me
hi, great video thanks. You say it intengrates with a cell phone which is where I am confused. . I've created a 'my maps', plotted a walking route, added turn by turn directions as you did but how do you then see that on my cell phone as actual directions given to me rather than just viewing the route.
Seat pockets are nasty. I always pack a ziplock bag inside another ziploc bag containing the things I know I'll want during the flight . I stick both bags inside the seat pocket. When the flight is over I pull out the inside bag and put it in my carry-on or personal item .I throw away the outside bag.
As a regular flyer economy (especially economy plus) is OK, but a LOT depends on your neighbours! Flew the new Comfort Plus class last week with KLM and i LOVE IT A LOT!!! 8 seats wide instad of 10 and 4 seats deep instead of 5. BIgger seats end lotsa room for "only" a few hundred bucks. PLUS sky priority, plus prio labelled ckecked bags.
Whether it's a 3 hour flight or a 16 hour flight, besides my over-ear NC headphones, I pack my flight essentials [cell phone, nasal spray, medications, lens case (with solution in it), eyeglasses, gum, tissues, Shout wipes, antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, face mask, eye mask, small hairbrush, etc.] into a sports fanny pack that I'll wear if airline is not strict, or put into my personal item if they are. Once at my seat, I strap it around the back of my tray table. It doesn't interfere with the operation of the tray table, everything is safely within reach and not falling onto floor, and there's no need to use the filthy, yucky seat pocket except for trash. And it won't be inadvertently left in the seat pocket as could happen with what you do with your money belt. BTW, on that topic... A money belt is supposed to be worn tucked into the waistband of your pants, not just sitting under your shirt and on top of your pants where it is still plainly visible and can easily be stolen.
I will be flying to Asia from Washington, DC. Kill me now. I can't imagine you can take a bunch of pills & TSA anywhere saying, "Enjoy your Fentynol." 20+ hours😵💫🫨🥴😭I used to drink so much, time flew. They said, "No mo alcohol." I went up to where they were & somehow got more. Now I will try meditation for 30 hours. But, good tips. The eye cover, wipes, chap stick...
I consider traveling a luxury. I find happiness when being on a plane and going to another country. Most people in the world can't travel. Cost, visa requirements, etc. Having a US passport is sacred. I'm grateful even its economy.
My biggest gripe with economy is the lack of back lean to the seats. You get an inch maybe if you are lucky which is more of a tease than a help. I always have a sore back by the end of the day.
The absolute worst part of flying economy s the ever shrinking legroom. I am 6'2" with very, very long legs. Currently the only airline I can fly is JetBlue. So, although I really like all the creature comforts you are suggesting, the only thing that would make economy travel more comfortable for is above the knee amputation.
Or you could just spend the extra money and upgrade your 💺 seats rather than having a bunch of junk. You still can book the economy flight ✈️ and just pay for the upgrade seats. Problem solved.
