After a week of planning for vacation, now you have to be prepared for the really long flight. Confined space in the airplane seats can make you not want to move. But we have to pass the time during the long-haul flight doing something, right?
Pack long-haul essentials in a pouch.
This pouch easily fits in your personal item bag if you organize it strategically.
When I finally get to my airplane seat for my bucket list vacation, I am frazzled.
As soon as I get settled, I remember one more item I will need mid-flight so I reach back into my personal item bag and put it also in the airplane seat back pocket.
Then I get settled, And then I remember one more item I will need. And so it goes.
So here is what I do.
Before a Long-Haul Flight
We only pack in carry-on bags, and for a vacation across the pond I have maximized all the space in my suitcase with these travel tips. Watch that video if you are packing in only a carry-on.
I pack a pouch for my airplane seat that will have everything I need during the long flight. Not only do they stand on their own, I can also hose them out and choose the size just for this trip’s things.
AirPods go in there instead of my tech organizer case since I will use them several times throughout the flight. And this no-tangle cord is a must-have in case one AirPod pops out mid-flight while I sleep!
I also throw my phone prop in there because although it can be packed flat, I can also fold it over for this pouch. And will not have to reach for it under the airplane seat.
Electronics for the Long Flight
Since I will wear my Apple Watch when we land AND touring all day, I just packed my tri-fold charger since large airplanes have outlets now.
Tip: do not forget to pack its cord
But you may want to just pack your cell phone charger. Do not get the 20000 powered one because it weighs as much as a brick. My portable charger has enough juice to charge your phone twice while traveling.
2 Essentials for the Long Flight
After airport security I pull out two must-have items for the dry air during a really long flight. Eye drops keep my eyes hydrated after watching in-flight entertainment in a completely dark airplane. I use Systane Individual Vials.
And if you wash your hands but once, your hands will be prickly dry. So I move my extra container of lotion to this pouch.
Gold Bond for Diabetics is my favorite because it has zero fragrance and is super thick without being greasy!
Travel Tip for a Long Flight:
To help circulation, every hour do the lower case alphabet with each foot.
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