How do you look after yourself on a long-haul flight?

Before your flight, keep an eye on the seat map to see if there are any empty rows you can claim last minute.
  1. Use those air miles to upgrade. ...
  2. Shell out for premium economy. ...
  3. Prepare for jet lag. ...
  4. De-stress before you arrive. ...
  5. Pack plenty of face masks. ...
  6. Buckle your seat belt over your blanket. ...
  7. Pack an eye mask.




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Get your body prepared The day before your flight, spend some time at the gym, walking or stretching in preparation for spending 24 hours in a sitting position. Make sure you're well-rested, too – denying yourself sleep in order to be exhausted on the plane can backfire.

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How to survive a long-haul flight: 10 proven tips
  1. Find comfortable clothes to wear on long flights. ...
  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
  4. Don't pack too much in your cabin luggage. ...
  5. Take your own snacks. ...
  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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13 Tips for Surviving a Long-Haul Flight
  1. Choose your seat. ...
  2. Power up. ...
  3. Get comfy. ...
  4. Bring some snacks. ...
  5. Always bring a scarf or shawl. ...
  6. Pack a pillow and blanket. ...
  7. See no evil, hear no evil. ...
  8. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.


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How to survive a long-haul flight: 10 proven tips
  1. Find comfortable clothes to wear on long flights. ...
  2. Reserve a good seat. ...
  3. Prepare yourself for sleep. ...
  4. Don't pack too much in your cabin luggage. ...
  5. Take your own snacks. ...
  6. Move around the plane. ...
  7. Stay hydrated. ...
  8. Relax!


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The cramped conditions and long periods of being less active on a flight can cause pain, stiffness or swelling of your legs. Being less active can lead to slow blood flow in your veins which increases your risk of developing a blood clot, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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Breaking 500 hours is a huge milestone for job opportunities. Once you get past that point, it gets a lot easier to secure an entry level position as a professional pilot. Many listings require at least 500 hours TT, but that doesn't mean you can't apply with less experience.

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Prevent Blood Clots During Travel Stand up or walk occasionally. Select an aisle seat when possible so you can walk around every 2-3 hours. If traveling by car, include breaks in your travel schedule to stretch and walk around.

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Flight attendants and pilots need their rest as well — but you won't catch them snoozing in economy class. While flight attendants sleep on bunk beds in tiny crew rest areas, pilots get their own separate sleeping compartments, where they can spend up to half of their time on a long flight.

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This, plus findings from many other lab-based studies, tells us that even a short amount of light sleep has benefits. So, even if you can't get your usual eight hours during the flight, any sleep you do get will help you feel and function better at your destination.

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According to a review in 2022, combining data from 18 studies, the longer you travel, the greater the risk of blood clots. The authors calculated there was a 26% higher risk for every two hours of air travel, starting after four hours.

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Preparing for anxiety before your flight
  1. Don't drink coffee on the day of the flight.
  2. Wear compression socks.
  3. Get cosy.
  4. Get a good neck pillow.
  5. Bring earplugs and an eye mask.
  6. Do some research about your particular flight anxiety.
  7. Choose a good seat.
  8. Watch calm movies.


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Less traffic and a cool breeze also make for a smoother flight, if you don't take into account unexpectedly bumping into clouds. On clear nights, there is less friction against the wings which makes for obstruction-free sailing across the sky.

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Pieces made of finely woven knits that feel as soft as a cloud, compression fabrics that prevent swelling, and buttery cashmere travel blankets that you can cocoon yourself in are among the ones we recommend for overnight or otherwise lengthy flights.

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Whether flying at night or during the day, pilots need to see some kind of horizon. They use this to determine the airplane's attitude. At night pilots will turn their gaze from outside to inside and use the artificial horizon. The artificial horizon is normally a simply globe split into two hemispheres.

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The airline handles and pays for accommodations for crewmembers when they are on a trip. Many pilots do not live where they are based and choose to commute. Generally, if pilots need to travel and stay away from home when they are not on a trip, they are responsible for their own accommodations.

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According to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, the median salary for airline captains, first-officers, second-officers, and flight engineers in the United States is $203,010 as of 2021. However, those working for major airlines as airline transport pilots can earn a much higher airline pilot salary than this.

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A strategy that travelers have been trying for years to varying degrees of success is the middle seat trick — when checking in online, two people traveling together will each select the aisle and window seats in a three-seat row and hope that the middle seat remains open.

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How to Survive A Long-Haul Flight
  1. Workout A Day Before. ...
  2. Charge Your Electronics. ...
  3. Pick Your Seat Strategically. ...
  4. Download an Audiobook or Podcast. ...
  5. Pack Noise Cancelling Headphones. ...
  6. Bring Snacks. ...
  7. Stay Hydrated. ...
  8. Comfortable Clothes.


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