NEW! My Best Long Haul Flight Tips 

The video I mention about sleeping on the plane can be found here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fEb1p3EzvMo.html

I take a 1-2 gallon Ziploc to use in the seat pocket. Keeps my in-flight essentials clean and then I can reuse it for trash.

Sleep hack. I put a blanket or sweater inside my backpack. I place a pillowcase on top of the soft place on the backpack. Then I lean over the pack on my lap and put my head on the pillowcase. I slept well for 5 hours on last flight.😊

My husband is a tall and BIG guy. He always gets a window and I sleep against him like a big pillow 😂 I don’t prefer the middle, but he would be very uncomfortable with a stranger beside him because he pours into the seat beside him. So I take the hit and have to sit middle 🙃😂 I really try to be courteous to other people, but when people are loud or disrespectful when I try to sleep… I might not be nice 😂

“Maybe they don’t but I need it!” 😅 Just found your channel and enjoyed the video ❤

I don’t use the pocket on the back of the seat. I never want to stick my hand in the pocket. For a long haul flight, I use the tray cover/ organizer for airplane seat that I bought on Amazon. This organizer is used as a cover for the food tray. After a meal when I put the tray back up, it is an organizer with multiple pockets for charger, glasses, snacks and water, etc. When it’s time to eat again, I just need to open the tray and do not need to remove the organizer at all. It stays on the tray for the entire flight whether the tray is up or down. The material is washable, very well-made. Each of my family member has one and we have used it for several years. This organizer is a must have for me on long haul flight. For lip moisturizer, instead of lip balm, I pack a tiny vaseline jar ($1). For long haul flight, after washing my face and skincare routine, I apply vaseline on my lips and dap vaseline on my face, especially the eye areas to seal moisture into the skin. This helps my skin stay hydrated during flight particularly in winter months.

100%. This is a great list! I might add that it's worth considering going with fully unscented products on a plane if possible. My soapbox: I'm not allergic to any fragrances (fingers crossed it stays that way!), but in my household we've settled into being "low scent" and let me tell you, it has made the rest of the world smell SO STRONG. I think the biggest change was when we switched to unscented laundery detergent. I can smell everyone's laundry detergent on them now, and boy howdy does it all smell artificial and overwhelming. I think it's easy for us to say "oh, this is scented, but it's not super strong" when everything we wear is fragranced enough to grade it on a curve, but here's my small plea from a less-perfumed world: just keep a little travel-sized tube of unscented lotion for the plane, maybe a little lavender if it helps with travel stress. You never know when there's a fragrance-sensitive person sitting next to you, and they want a great vacation too. *steps down from soapbox*

Just did a long haul flight to SIN. Very few airlines have a first class area, on our flight, there were a lot of business class seats. Due to back issues, I have to have lie flight seats. I use a pillow to sit on when traveling in the US, the seats are so bad. I am like you, I like to keep to a routine, but when I packed my personal bag, the “needs”of make up remover, skin care and and then make up was a lot! I’ve been wiping down setas and tables for over 25 years, with kids in tow. COVID had nothing on my routine. Whenever there’s a sets pocket I use it (sanitized of course!). I’m not old but I do see the need to learn to scale back on my personal bag as I see older travelers with just their handbag. My best friend does the SIN-JFK flight and knows where to sit and how to handle the travel. I found your by accident but like your content. Keep it up!

It's always an aisle seat for me. Also, it's crucial for me to sanitize my area: tray table, arm rest and such. Airlines do sanitize; however, not between short stops for drop-offs and pick-ups. And, I sure do agree on the dim lights/noise issue. There's a lot to be missed about the more civilized days of flying. As always, great tips, Jen.

My best advice beyond a decent neck pillow and eye mask is to bring your own baby wipes for the bathroom. it makes a big difference to feel fresh down there.

I listened to another podcast by Cruisetips TV and she said she brings a gallon size zip lock bag to put in the seat back pocket. Then put your cabin things bag in that ziplock. I've started doing this and it helps my germaphobe personality. 😊

I loved your comments at the end it made feel so good, we are traveling from Atl to Rome tomorrow (delta) for two weeks, thank you I will enjoy every second of my trip, great tips!

For your seat storage area, which can be gross, pack a full size zip lock bag and put that into the storage area and put your phones, ipads, books, cords, etc., into the bag. When you land, you can remove your items and throw the bag away.

I agree with you about utilizing the pouch on the seat in front of you. My “pro tip” in my necessity bag, I fold up a plastic grocery bag. I put the grocery bag in the pouch first, sanitize the outside of the pouch and put my necessity bag inside that and it stays clean. Also as I have some incidental garbage, I can through it in there and give it to the flight attendant when they collect garbage at the end of the flight.

Very good video. I like your Story-telling. 😁👏

Great tips!

Excellent tips! Thank you for sharing.

Great tips as always. ❤️😘

I love the disposable toothbrush, we always used it ... thank you for mention it.

Thanks Jen 😃 loved this as always 🥰🥰xx

Thanks for getting me thinking about this topic. Haven’t had a long haul flight in 5 years, but headed on a 3-week work trip to multiple cities in China and Korea in March and would like to plan ahead.

Great tips! Hopefully going to Hawaii (so excited to stay on my DVC points in Aulani!) in January so I can put them to good use. It’s amazing how crowded it feels after a couple of hours of sitting in that seat and keeping all the stuff organized around me really goes a long way!

In my experience, European airlines require 2-4 weeks advanced notice and reconfirmation 48 hours in advance to have the special meal request processed. I failed to do this twice, calling 48 hours before my flight to place the initial request and I ended up with no food whatsoever on two long haul flights. Lesson learned.

Great video! Glad I found your channel from our cruise.

On long haul flights, we fly business class. We count the flight as part of our vacation and the comfort and perks are well worth the money to us.

Awesome tips as always Jen! Thank you for the reminder for quite when the lights dim. We live in Atlanta and our daughter is outside London, soooo lots of long haul flights. I'm amazed at the loud stuff going on all night long.

Thanks Jen! Really appreciate all your videos! One tip - I bring doggie bags for any trash - especially for wipes after cleaning airplane trays, seats, etc.

I need to get those Colgate wisps, such a great idea! Great tips Jen 😊

Thanks so much Jen, took notes! May be back to long distance travel this spring, so exciting but my travel stuff is a mess…. Just to add, I make sure on every length flight that I wear a sweater or hoodie with pockets. Tissues & lip balm go in there. My husband insisted on aisle/middle one flight to Berlin from CA, stopping in Copenhagen, 5 yrs back, then a young Danish giant (with 3 or 4 kids and a wife opposite) had the aisle. Sweet fellow, but that was clearly a bad plan. We generally choose aisles across now, but he’s become all about the leg room since he had a trip to Asia without me (to visit a sick brother) last yr. He will pay in GOLD, apparently. So we may actually sit separately next long trip, as my legs are just too short for bulkhead… I think personal comfort will have to take precedence. That’s ok. I bought a leg rest sling that straps over the back of the tray table for a trip yrs ago but misplaced it so never used it. Refound & love to know if that has actually worked for anyone! Looking at Australia as well as Europe this spring (yeah, crazy, weird reasons ;) )

Brilliant as always! I love how clearly you explain everything in your videos (and of course your sense of humour). Living in Australia, our flights are often "double" long haul - e.g. 7 hours Oz to Asia, then 14 hours Asia to Europe/USA. I always stay at least one night for the dtop over to be able to sleep in a proper bed! I love your tips.

I also use the seat back pocket.. I wipe down the rim and inside, then I use my brightly-colored cloth bag that I put all my items in and put that bag in the seat pocket. Everything is contained and the bag is bright enough not to forget anything.

Hey Jen. I’m with you. Space is crucial so I will hook my inflight bag onto the seat pocket. That way you have your items close to you but no yucky germs. I have sewn two loops on to my pouch to accomodate the carabiner hooks. 😊

I am flying to SA 14h fleight in Dec. I bought a dog poo baggie holder so nice to link to your bag.

I never travel without my hand sanitizer. When I fly long haul I try to fly business class whenever possible. On my most recent transpacific flight (Tokyo to Calgary on Westjet) I slept for 6 hours solid.

Leaving on an 11 hour flight to Rome In 2 days and I’ve binged your other channels cruise videos for the last week. Popped over to this channel to see this very recent and relevant video! Thanks Jen!

Your tips (and those in the comments) about the seat pocket situation are just fantastic. My husband and I get upgraded on Delta regularly for both domestic and international flights. We use the Delta Amex as our preferred credit card, and we purchase (when financially possible) Premium Select seats for longer flights which more often then not have turned into Delta One. We just returned from Rome yesterday with our adult children in regular Economy however, and still had a good flight experience. Being prepared and flexible are key. Accepting the difficulties of travel is also part of the game. I'm taking a trip to Japan in the Spring and am watching your videos to up my travel game. Thank you and Happy New Year.

My biggest one. Bring food. I have a fond memory of buying a delicious and not expensive gigantic sandwich in the Rome airport. The food served on the plane was really terrible and I have allergies so I don’t always trust what’s given. Not flying hungry is my number one.

I use a grocery or trash bag inside the airplane pocket to keep my stuff clean. Then I can also put my trash in it, like sanitizing wipes, etc.

I hang a pouch with all essentials needed during the flight around my neck and keep it in front.

Wow! I didn't know your husband was a Delta man! I live in Tennessee; I bet I have been on one of his flights as I always end up in Atlanta on one or another of my trips! ❤

Some people just don’t take the message of light dimming, they or their children keep loud conversations. Having noise cancellation headphones really helps.

Great info! Bananas here so going to try to catch up

Jen have a question and would love your opinion. We are flying from Nashville to LAX in July. There is a non stop Delta I am watching. When should we book the flight? Thanks!

On my last overnight flight the 2 teenage boys sitting behind me talked loudly the whole night, I hit about 1 hour of sleep at the end when they finally stopped talking. Their parents were sitting in a different section of the plane so they had no clue how loud they were.😡😡😡

Cant wait to try Zip air lie-flat Economy seats

Heading to Africa

For some reason, when you mention the video on sleeping on planes, I'm not getting an iCard. Would it be possible for you to link it in the description? I've searched your site and not finding it either. Thanks for all the great tips!! I've learned so much for my flight to Ireland in June.

Hey Jen! Do you have any pregnancy long haul travel tips? Turns out I’m going to be in my 2nd trimester when my husband & I go to Edinburgh in March! This is my first pregnancy so I feel a bit overwhelmed thinking about the flights at 23 weeks. We’re doing a carry on only trip♥️ Thank you!!!

I think forcing a whole plane to sleep while flying in light conditions isn’t of these days anymore. Want to sleep use and eyemask etc. It feels a bit like kindergarten and for someone who doesn’t sleep much on planes I feel the ones who don’t sit in the dark for nothing way too long

Can you bring your own snacks? If bringing your own meal, does the lunch cooler bag count as a personal carry-on item?

OMG! So agree with dimming the lights = quiet time. We fly long haul frequently and trying to talk over the airplane noise is so common. Ugh! A little consideration here, people! I am deaf in one ear and have an earbud in the other and can’t hear my book over the loud conversations in the middle of the night!

I want to suggest you make your links more easily accessible. You mentioned a wrap and I followed your link to shopping stuff but you have everything dumped in there. I ended up using Google to find the item and obviously that doesn't bring you any revenue! Also it would be easier if the link to any other videos you mention would be in the description as well. Thank you.

We leave for Italy 🇮🇹 Monday For 2 months First class is a must all the time By the time you pay for all that extra stuff in the other classes you could get first class.

I flew United Polaris in the lay slay seats with the saks bedding I cried I didn’t want to go back to economy. I slept 7 hours uninterrupted.

My husband and I are flying from the US to Europe in a week. We bought the basic ticket and it just dawned on me that there's a chance we won't have seats next to each other if we don't upgrade and buy seats in advance. Do they try to assign groups together, or is it just luck of the draw with remaining seats?

First time watching Jen‘s videos. Good stuff! Some I knew, some I did not. I thought those little toothbrushes were fabulous. I will probably get some but please, please, PLEASE do not brush your teeth in your seat like she mentioned. Go to the bathroom. *Nobody* wants a stranger brushing (or flossing) their teeth sitting next to them. 😖 You know this.