How to Survive a Long Flight in Economy

Very useful tips for surviving long haul flights in economy. Learn how to step off the flight refreshed and ready to face the world, rather than exhausted and ready to collapse. Getting a good sleep in economy can be quite difficult, but it's still possible, especially if you employ some of these tips.
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  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions9 ай бұрын

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  • @Galen_G
    @Galen_G3 ай бұрын

    Never sit behind a summo wrestler in economy. Longest flight of my life as he strained, shifted and pushed off the seat in front of him with his seat back millimeters from my nose. How that seat didn't break is amazing. I was convinced I was going to die.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    3 ай бұрын

    Ooof

  • @e-care-books9867

    @e-care-books9867

    2 күн бұрын

    And had to stare at man bun (haiŕdo). 😂

  • @jeffbrown773
    @jeffbrown7734 ай бұрын

    My wife teases me, but for our 2 week trip to Hawaii I laid everything out on the guest bed a month before the trip. I made a checklist. There were things I wanted to add, I ordered them, tried them out, some I used some I didn’t. I was good to go to the airport. Her sister was staying with us the night before the trip. She showed up 4 hrs late at 10 pm to our house with a garbage bag of dirty clothes that needed to be washed for the trip.

  • @patooykaas3544

    @patooykaas3544

    3 ай бұрын

    We’re going to Hawaii next January and have already started a basket 🤣🤣

  • @user-nk1kb8ql4s
    @user-nk1kb8ql4s4 ай бұрын

    I added an Apple AirTag to my luggage and knew exactly where my luggage was. Saw you mentioned lost luggage.

  • @kpl-CA
    @kpl-CAКүн бұрын

    When I was 11 I flew on a *BIG* plane, from Denver, I think it was Air Canada. I was loaded first (by the Paramedics) into the bulkhead row and outfitted with a mattress insert, sheets, pillows, slippers, hot towels, snacks, a foam wedge and a super soft blanket. It was like magic, and I felt like a princess. A Nurse travelled with me in a bulkhead seat across the aisle. The Nurse even brought me a couple "teen" celebrity magazines, so I felt ever so cosmopolitan and grown up 🤣 A couple decades later we flew with WestJet for one of my childrens' "Wish Trip", with "Make-A-Wish". Holy cow, they took SUCH good care of us! 😮 Airplane crews are amazing, and it is very cool how they can customize some seats. ❤️

  • @annabourtzos8643
    @annabourtzos86434 ай бұрын

    Thanks, although a family with 2 kids and 2 adults go for the 4 seats middle . No stranger trying to get out past you and also to stop any little escapees

  • @LindsayClothier1111

    @LindsayClothier1111

    3 ай бұрын

    xcxzzxzdc

  • @donnacarline663
    @donnacarline6639 ай бұрын

    We flew from Auckland to Houston a few years ago with Air New Zealand, hubby and I both sat on the aisle seats, both of us had a spare seat each way and you could still talk to each other. Highly recommend Air New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @jumpingjeffflash9946

    @jumpingjeffflash9946

    4 ай бұрын

    you ever see the body paint safety video they did years ago? i hope to someday get down under and visit Aus/NZ

  • @m.hoffman2889
    @m.hoffman28899 ай бұрын

    From London to Orlando with a crying baby is a nightmare

  • @victoriaaletaaustria2817

    @victoriaaletaaustria2817

    5 ай бұрын

    Helpful to always bring along a small noise-reduction earplugs, spared from such noise.

  • @m.hoffman2889

    @m.hoffman2889

    5 ай бұрын

    @@victoriaaletaaustria2817 even strong noise cancelling cant compete against a crying baby behind you

  • @MiaSchneider-gk6rv

    @MiaSchneider-gk6rv

    4 ай бұрын

    any flight with a crying baby is a nightmare 😱😱😱

  • @cleanfasteasysafe

    @cleanfasteasysafe

    4 ай бұрын

    imagine how the parents feel.... probably worse than you....😢

  • @m.hoffman2889

    @m.hoffman2889

    4 ай бұрын

    @@cleanfasteasysafe not sure. Many just ignore the kid and not interfere at all

  • @eliaolivo5924
    @eliaolivo59244 ай бұрын

    This is sooo helpful, thank you so much

  • @markcummings3146
    @markcummings31469 ай бұрын

    Great tips Chris! I find choosing the best airline makes a huge impact the difference in space and hidden costs (like charging for seat selection or taking hold luggage). From my experience the Arab airlines are the best and if flying transatlantic then Virgin is hands down the best option. We always look at Seat Guru too!

  • @glenwest6079
    @glenwest60799 ай бұрын

    Great video Chris. Keep them coming. Every video thats great comes out of the OC.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Aww.... thanks Glen!

  • @artisticanna5275
    @artisticanna52759 ай бұрын

    I'm going on a vacation in a week so this video is perfect timing!

  • @gumerzambrano
    @gumerzambrano9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tips Chris!

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    My pleasure Gumer!

  • @alexmcvetty2340
    @alexmcvetty23405 ай бұрын

    Those are my favorite noise canceling headphones as well! Love them

  • @ear350
    @ear3503 ай бұрын

    Thank you very informative.

  • @angelicasoup638
    @angelicasoup6389 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you so much for very important detail messages.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @ryanguzek361
    @ryanguzek3619 ай бұрын

    great information, thanks for the effort put into these videos

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ryan!

  • @paulgerrard9227
    @paulgerrard92273 ай бұрын

    My best tip for longhaul economy worked last trip. Thanks Qantas for the business upgrade. The points were sooo worth it travelling LAX to Sydney

  • @photog14
    @photog149 ай бұрын

    Thank you Chris for another informative video! Appreciate all the helpful tips!!!!

  • @clairedobson2240
    @clairedobson22409 ай бұрын

    Really good insight

  • @pi17835
    @pi178359 ай бұрын

    Clothing-wise, I go for t-Shirt and sweatjacket and sweatpants; jacket and pants with zip-pockets for things I want to be safe and not grab to often, t-Shirt with a chest pocket for more frequently used staff (e.g. boarding pass or earbud case prior to boarding (over ear ANC on the plane, obviously))

  • @melodyjoy5082
    @melodyjoy50824 ай бұрын

    My game plan is typically to pick an aisle seat. That way, I don't have to be disturbed when row mates have to get up. When they get up, if i feel like I have to use the restroom or it's been a whole, I'll go to. I do tend to get up less that others, so it works for me. I also use a sking for my feet, compression sicks, and do ankle pumps every so often to help reduce the risk of clotts.

  • @catsupchutney

    @catsupchutney

    3 ай бұрын

    Aisle is always preferable, IMHO.

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure I follow you - if you're in the AISLE seat, how does that mean you're not disturbed with people have to get up? They will have to get past you to get out of the row. I'm window seat all the way. I can lean against the fuselage and get more comfortable for sleeping. No one is waking me up to crawl over me to go to the lavatory (I time my own visits for when the other person gets up - then I take advantage of that to go myself.). Best of all, I'm not jostled all night long by people walking up and down the aisles.

  • @melodyjoy5082

    @melodyjoy5082

    3 ай бұрын

    @@lisalu910 yeah... I meant to say window seat😅

  • @MitchellBPYao

    @MitchellBPYao

    2 ай бұрын

    Watched 3 long movie couldn't sleep because the lights and can't stretch them legs

  • @anngower2981
    @anngower29814 ай бұрын

    Rucksack/backpack I take a babies changing backpack/rucksack these are usually made of a nicer softer material , usually has more padding in the shoulder straps so more comfortable plus they have more pockets

  • @dichallis4135
    @dichallis41355 күн бұрын

    I'm watching this looking down the barrel of a 15-hour flight from Sydney to LAX. I have an inflammatory condition so it hurts me every time. I've invested in a better neck pillow and booked the aisle seat to get up and move regularly. I also bought a fuzzy coat that doubles as a blanket. I'm taking my own food because I'm vegan and gluten-free and the airline will only do one or the other. I'm taking rice paper rolls, dolmades and veggo sushi (bought the night before - won't be too bad), falafel bites and fruit instead of standard plane food.

  • @crystalharris9912
    @crystalharris9912Ай бұрын

    I travel a lot and thought I had it down. But recently found your channel and have learned so much including a great crossbody bag brand that’s slash resistant, didn’t think of noise canceling head phones for flights, and numerous others. Thanks for the great content

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    Ай бұрын

    Right on Crystal!

  • @paulgerrard9227
    @paulgerrard92273 ай бұрын

    There is NO air flowing through a exit door. Its perfectly airtight. Its often cooler because the aircon vents in those areas are fully open where many passengers close theirs. It assists cabin ventilation. The lack of overhead luggage is a perfect location of the aircon units above exit rows

  • @jpgabriele9596
    @jpgabriele95963 ай бұрын

    Important tips! Stylish background as well.

  • @foxymc01
    @foxymc017 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for the tips.. I am not thinking how narrow or where. Iam just so happy to be finally travelling to see my daughter in Australia from UK. Been about 7 / 8 years. I will fly on the wing. 😅

  • @juki3451
    @juki34517 ай бұрын

    The longest flight was from Toronto to L.A. to Sydney NSW on United. I paid $1g returned at the end of Dec. '19 & beginning of Jan. '20. Was an amazing New Year's celebration in Sydney. I did get a seat pretty much in the middle besides the emergency exit door, but just across from the jump seat where one of the flight attendants sat. Not recommended & your right about seeking seats closer to the back, hopefully, where you get three rows to yourself.

  • @SportsIncorporated
    @SportsIncorporated9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @thomasmorea333
    @thomasmorea3334 ай бұрын

    Think about saying hello to the flight crew as you get on the airplane..also bring a small gift for the flight attendants ..!

  • @jwcho5717
    @jwcho57179 ай бұрын

    thank you for reading my comment. it was my first! i did fly air premia from SEOUL to LAX last month. pretty good considering it is LCC~ ^^

  • @AJStarhiker
    @AJStarhiker4 ай бұрын

    I like my 3-in-1 ski jacket on planes, especially late fall to early spring. The pieces can be added or removed as needed, the zippered pockets turn it into an extra personal item, and it can be used as a blanket replacement.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    Mmm.. warmmy

  • @vickielevrie
    @vickielevrie9 ай бұрын

    Great info!! Thank you so much. Getting ready for a 17 hour flight and an additional 5 hours after changing planes. For sure using many of your ideas.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    I hope for a comfy flight for you Vickie!

  • @user-yl7gh8zn4k
    @user-yl7gh8zn4k9 ай бұрын

    My favourite fellow passenger on my last flight was the mother who told her kid to stop kicking my seat. If the kid refuses to stop, ask the person sitting behind the kid to kick the kids' seat for a while. That might get the message across.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Hah

  • @hrw3mom103

    @hrw3mom103

    4 ай бұрын

    When traveling as a family with small kids, we always put one family member in the row in front of our youngest so if she kicked the seat, it wouldn’t be a stranger’s seat. We always taught our kids to not kick or lean on the seat in front of them.Now they are all rock star travelers.

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    @@hrw3mom103 Wow, great idea, and very considerate! Even the best behaved kids are going to get squirmy when confined to a small space for a long time. A parent can keep an eye on it, and remind the child to not kick the seat, but occasionally it is going to happen. What a good idea to seat one of the parents in front of the child. Thanks for sharing this idea.

  • @RobertoOrtiz-xf7vj
    @RobertoOrtiz-xf7vj9 ай бұрын

    Getting ready !

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Nice!

  • @lorenadugan6355
    @lorenadugan6355Ай бұрын

    We are always looking at the annual long haul flights, things to bring onboard and tips to survive a long haul flight. Our annual trek to see The Aussie Princesses gives us both experience and need to know new ways to Tackel this long flight. 5hours to LA/SanFran and then 112/14 to Oz.

  • @dral22
    @dral2225 күн бұрын

    A prime sleeping bench is what i like 😅, you're funny. I am always looking forward to increasing the odd of having a row to myself ( three quarters in the back) while sitting in a window seat. That's lowkey VIP. The window seat is King.

  • @darrylk808
    @darrylk8089 ай бұрын

    The one time your video came before my flt. I'm leaving on a long one tomorrow.😁

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Perfect! I hope you survive OK! :)

  • @StephenOshea
    @StephenOshea6 ай бұрын

    this is very valuable information here. i mostly find im placed in the emergency exit seats because i'm tåll and there is more room

  • @cruisecrazy7066
    @cruisecrazy7066Ай бұрын

    People that weigh more than 250 pounds MUST be required to purchase TWO seats, otherwise they flow and spread over onto your lap. Yeccchhh.

  • @rigrentals5297
    @rigrentals52979 ай бұрын

    GOOD STUFF. CAME bACK TO LEAVE COMMENT!!!!

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Welcome back rig!

  • @peytonsassafrass2207
    @peytonsassafrass22073 ай бұрын

    I'm getting ready for a 17 hr flight to Tokyo, I buy my snacks and pack them on my carry on,

  • @coziii.1829
    @coziii.18295 ай бұрын

    Once you go first class you never go back

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes, this! My last two trips to Europe I went Delta One, and the flight was actually an ENJOYABLE part of the trip rather than something to be tolerated. On one of my flights home, I was actually disappointed when they announced that we'd be landing soon! I was so relaxed and comfortable - watching movies on a "big" screen my cozy little pod and being served snacks and drinks - that I wasn't in any hurry to face the hustle and bustle of disembarking, going through customs, collecting luggage, etc. I wanted to keep flying for a couple more hours!

  • @tedtalksrock

    @tedtalksrock

    3 ай бұрын

    Once you fly on your own private jet, you never slum it in “first class” again.

  • @gailcrockett9883
    @gailcrockett98832 ай бұрын

    Links wouldhave bern helpful re references. Thank you.

  • @ufckyahai
    @ufckyahai9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris, I have 15 hour flight and then another connecting flight after 4 hour layover, so this was helpful video. I was surprised there was no mention of neck pillows, do you not recommend them?

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    I personally don't recommend neck pillows.. too bulky

  • @vpking77
    @vpking773 ай бұрын

    How to survive. Take Jet Blue. The most economy leg room of any US based airline.

  • @diningwithderek
    @diningwithderek9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the tips! I will check out seat guru next time. How do you like Singapore Airlines economy?

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    I like Singapore airlines anything! Their economy is good too! However I do like the extra leg room in my United Economy Plus... for me that 3 extra inches makes a big deal!

  • @Barrysushi569

    @Barrysushi569

    9 ай бұрын

    SQ premium economy vs united economy plus, how do you compare the two?

  • @hardtrailrider
    @hardtrailrider7 ай бұрын

    I would say your suggestions for IFE is perfect. Ipad Mini with Sony noise cancelling HFones. Dont depend upon Airlines. Only info I look from Airlines is live positions of the aircraft, altitude and other flying informations. Nothing else. The main advantage of IpadMini is you can carry in your passport bag which you dont need to put on overhead compartment and can keep easily on the tray in front of your seat with very less space . Sony Headfones can easily connect with Blue tooth.

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    I was so glad I had an iPad loaded with movies on a trip to Europe when my IFE wasn't working. The FAs told me that to try to restore it, they would have to shut the whole system down for a reset which would affect all the other passengers, so of course I could say, "no problem, I brought my own." AND they gave me 30,000 Sky Miles for my trouble!

  • @danielonn2002
    @danielonn20024 ай бұрын

    We're flying to Thailand going out on Korean Air then Vietnam Air to Vietnam for a tour then home on Phillipine air..

  • @bouncingBrain
    @bouncingBrain9 ай бұрын

    Very information. Thank you. There are a few economy flight practices that I live by. I stopped wearing shorts on flights when, one time, a neighbor with hairy legs invaded my space and touched my leg. Nevermore! I used to fly Southwest a lot and I found that, especially one a full flight, it's better not to board early. It's better to choose you neighbors and than have someone choose you. I always wear compression socks on flights. Unfortunately they are not wool but they could save my life.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Good stuff!

  • @chelseywickham650
    @chelseywickham6502 ай бұрын

    You mentioned the Dreamliner is a favourite, do you have a video that is specific to the Dreamliner that has tips for a longer flight?

  • @Hoonigantrucker
    @Hoonigantrucker8 ай бұрын

    LAX > SIN via DXB. In six weeks. Business class Emirates, mix with economy and Premium Economy. Round-trip Business outta my budget 😳. Really appreciate this channel I’ve found.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    8 ай бұрын

    Very nice!

  • @nanananananananana00
    @nanananananananana003 ай бұрын

    i buy the furthest seat back in the plane when i can, window seat is my preference. i have great noise cancelling headphones, i don’t mind waiting to deplane, nobody kicks my seat or puts their stinky feet up behind me lol

  • @judithgrace9850
    @judithgrace98504 ай бұрын

    Chicago to Singapore 2nd Bali.

  • @Julie-zv1xo
    @Julie-zv1xo4 ай бұрын

    I don't fly very often - just a couple times a year but last year, both times I flew, the airline switched out the plane the same day. Suddenly we were in a smaller plane with less legroom, less overhead bin storage, no in-flight entertainment. That was frustrating because I paid more for my ticket to get an airline with a good reputation and they still did that to us. I would have booked a less expensive flight with another carrier if I had known. This has happened a few times in recent times.

  • @boomertuber8878
    @boomertuber88789 ай бұрын

    WHAAAT No outro music? I really enjoy the usual outro music!

  • @NothingMaster
    @NothingMaster7 ай бұрын

    Super excellent presentation, Chris. This one is pack full of wonderful tips; highly informative and useful. Thanks a bunch for sharing. P.S. At 6’8” there is never enough leg room for me at the economy isles. Ironically enough, however, it’s not the lack of leg room per se that gives me the most grief but the excruciating tailbone pain (aka coccydynia or coccygodynia) when I sit for extended periods of time in those hard narrow seats. I injured my coccyx as a teenager during a fall, and ever since then I suffer from severe pain when I sit for too long. The fact that my skinny arse tush is not well cushioned doesn’t help either. 😂 Anyway, my question is: Do you think that those so-called round Tailbone/hemorrhoid type pillows with a hole in the middle that you could sit on might be helpful in this case, or would it be just another piece of useless junk to carry around? Thanks for any feedback on this issue that you could offer.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    7 ай бұрын

    I have heard good things from fellow explorers that have had tailbone pain about the round pillows with the hole. It's worth a try for sure!

  • @NothingMaster

    @NothingMaster

    7 ай бұрын

    @@YellowProductionsThanks Chris. 👍🏻

  • @jasonstwistedadventure
    @jasonstwistedadventure9 ай бұрын

    Taking canada air from orlando to Tokyo in March. Would love your thoughts on them.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Air Canada is decent. Not great. But decent

  • @jlmarc01
    @jlmarc013 ай бұрын

    If solo traveler , get a window seat and take ur sleeping aids ( alcohol, NyQuil or sleeping pills) works for me

  • @jimd2343
    @jimd2343Ай бұрын

    Flew economy LA to NY wanted to cry so miserable. Airlines have their hands in our pocket. There were at least three sections in economy seats that had an up charge from $39 to over $100.

  • @anngower2981
    @anngower29814 ай бұрын

    If you own a Costco card remember you can use them worldwide so makes use ypu carry your Costco card . .easier and cheaper to buy bottles of water and a few essentials like bread cheese milk etc saves you a bit of money plus if you want water it does make it a little easier to buy water than trying to get them from shops Save a little money so you get that bit of extra money to spend on having a memorable holiday

  • @lindagurnish7540
    @lindagurnish75403 ай бұрын

    We usually book a window and an isle. Small odds someone will buy the middle seat

  • @sciencechatco
    @sciencechatco4 ай бұрын

    My last flight economy Airbus 380-800 Emirates from Sydney to Dubai I could connect my earphones to the entertainment system via Bluetooth.

  • @ameliaclark5792
    @ameliaclark57922 ай бұрын

    I just booked a bulkhead seat in economy on a Dreamliner. Yep it’s by and bathroom… finger’s crossed no crying baby’s.🇨🇦 I’ve been on flights where people have taken their shoes off and then can’t get them back on because of swelling. Be careful with that one.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    2 ай бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @r.1599
    @r.1599Ай бұрын

    Even if a plane has in-flight entertainment and screens in the back of the seat in front of you, if you're in the bulkhead seat, there's not going to be a seat in front of you, so make sure you've got a fully charged tablet with lots of movies on it.

  • @lauramaillie3745
    @lauramaillie37453 ай бұрын

    All Dressed Ruffles 😂 Sooo Canadian! In Canada, Dollarama is the store of choice. Just in case anyone comes to this side of the pond. Dollar Tree totally sucks! It is not like the U.S. Dollar Tree. Great Video Chris! Wow, 44 pieces of advice.😮❤❤❤

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Laura!

  • @oSnapMillerTime
    @oSnapMillerTime4 ай бұрын

    Its easy if you can sleep or if you are young. Sleep is the biggest factor IMO.

  • @catamejia4605
    @catamejia46059 ай бұрын

    Hi, Chris thank you soooo much for the content!!! Leaving for Melbourne in United on Sunday I am caught in a dilemma: I am 5´4 would paying the upgrade to economy plus for the leg room be worth it??? Also, I have looked up meals for this flight for economy, and it says there is only one meal - dinner, is that true??? again thank you so much for the content you´ve helped me and my husband on so many trips!!

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    I think at 5'4" you'll be just fine in the regular econ seat. And for your flight to Melbourne if you're coming from the US they will serve a meal about an hour after departure. A mid flight snack typically of sandwiches, and a pre arrival meal about 2 hours before arrival

  • @rampar77
    @rampar774 ай бұрын

    My favorite airlines for seat : Japan, Cathay, Singapore

  • @andrew2468hi
    @andrew2468hi4 ай бұрын

    15 years!? 54:40 now that’s a long flight 😂

  • @nanetteyauger5163
    @nanetteyauger51633 ай бұрын

    Thank you for an interesting episode. This is the first time I've watched you but found this interesting and even helpful. As a senior citizen with a disabled husband I don't get to go anywhere it seems but I am a little bit bigger person and even though I try not to hog space I sometimes feel like I am begrudged the space I do use. Is there anything I can do from keep everyone happy? ( Besides losing weight)😂

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Nanette... you could always book a business or first class seat as they are bigger 😃

  • @watersbey25

    @watersbey25

    3 ай бұрын

    ​​@@YellowProductionsyou mean I can upgrade to business or first class for more seat space and only pay double? What a great idea! Keep those fantastic ideas coming 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

  • @TheRetroPitstop
    @TheRetroPitstop9 ай бұрын

    They make items like the airfly pro that lets you convert the 3.5mm from the airplane to bluetooth that you can connect to so the wireless headphones can still work!

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @itsmemg.
    @itsmemg.3 ай бұрын

    Team isle seat here 👋🏾

  • @jkopvo
    @jkopvo3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video and tips! Wer'e planning a trip to Europe, so along flight there and back from MCO. A couple tips/thoughts - Instead of taking two empty water bottles through security, fill at least one half full of water, then freeze. They limit liquids and gels going through security, but solids (aka, ice) are allowed. Then when you fill it with water from the fountain, you will have ice cold water. - On our long haul flight with Norse, there are no free snacks or drinks - just water. - And here's a question: If we bring snacks onto the flight and don't eat them all, or if we are given free snacks on a (non-Norse) flight , I'm assuming that we have to declare these as food items when going through customs?

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    3 ай бұрын

    Great tip on the ice. Regarding food.. generally as long as it's not meat/seafood/fresh fruit or vegetables then you don't have to declare it. For example.. potato chips don't cause anyone a problem 😋

  • @cathyh1680

    @cathyh1680

    3 ай бұрын

    If you come into Australia you have to declare all food no matter what it is or you will be heavily fined. Anything that also has cheese, milk or any kind of grain, seed in it as well as meat, eggs, fruit, vegies etc. is considered high risk (chips usually have milk as an ingredient) but it's against the law to fail to declare any food no matter what it is. A pilot got into trouble for bringing his un-eaten avocado from lunch through customs undeclared in his back pack. The rule is declare everything then you won't be in trouble - they will just sort through what you can take through and take what you can't and incinerate it or confiscate if it isn't a food item.

  • @walterpovajnuk4355
    @walterpovajnuk43554 ай бұрын

    Head phones or muffs to eliminate noise problems 👀🤷‍♀️👍👍

  • @TrangleC
    @TrangleC9 ай бұрын

    I could have used those tips a long time ago, even though not all of it would have been applicable back then. I unfortunately didn't fly much in my life. I only took 4 long range flights so far, both almost 20 years ago when I flew to China for an internship as a student and later flew there again to meet the parents of my girlfriend. Both were brutal, unpleasant, even grueling experiences. Back then you didn't have screens and entertainment systems in every seat, at least not in economy class and the old Jumbo Jets really didn't provide any comfort at all. It was cold, loud and my ears would pop over and over the whole time, 12 to 13 hours straight. Because of that, I doubt that even first or business class flights were all that great back then. People just didn't know anything better, I suppose.

  • @janetherring2344
    @janetherring23444 ай бұрын

    Something I learned traveling in winter is pack your slick fabric down jacket and wear a sweater on the plane because that slick down jacket slides all around when you place it on top of your under seat luggage

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @sciencechatco

    @sciencechatco

    4 ай бұрын

    When flying for a long time I usually fly from Winter into Summer and back.

  • @jeffbrown773
    @jeffbrown7734 ай бұрын

    I have a money belt that I pack for the plane. Everything i need is right there on my belly

  • @toddboothbee1361
    @toddboothbee13613 ай бұрын

    Who gets a good nights sleep before a big trip? It's an involuntary function.

  • @genedominique5300
    @genedominique53009 ай бұрын

    Chris, you mentioned how it's a good idea to take the snacks when offered and then store them in your seat pocket for later. It's a small point, but it's worth noting that the seat pocket is disgusting. It's a bad idea to put food items in there. Goodness knows what you may expose yourself to by storing even packaged food in the seat pocket.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Yeah. I don't really mean shove them far in to the pocket. I usually keep things right at the top. But good point 👉 😀

  • @2007cgarza
    @2007cgarza9 ай бұрын

    I was interested in seeing this video, but over an hour I don't have I'm afraid...

  • @hartygraham1468
    @hartygraham1468Ай бұрын

    Do you think its worth it to pay extra when booking your extra long flight to choose your seat?

  • @DunRovinRanch-1969
    @DunRovinRanch-19693 ай бұрын

    The only thing longer than a long haul flight is an hour long YT video.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    3 ай бұрын

    Hah

  • @debbie-annvierra1075
    @debbie-annvierra10754 ай бұрын

    have u flown Jetstar? i'm going in March to Sydney

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    Not yet Debbie

  • @51941028
    @519410289 ай бұрын

    I had seat A, hubby had seat C and we were hoping the middle seat was going to be empty. No such luck. Here comes this lady who didn't want to trade seats with either of us! Go figure.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh wow!

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    Can't IMAGINE anyone preferring the middle seat between two spouses! Almost wonder if she did it to spite you for some reason. That makes NO sense.

  • @51941028

    @51941028

    3 ай бұрын

    @@lisalu910 It was a non-English speaker so maybe she misunderstood me or thought she would inconvenience us by changing seats. ???

  • @jameslester6785
    @jameslester678523 күн бұрын

    Wireless Bluetooth adaptors are available so you don't need wired headphones.

  • @pi17835
    @pi178359 ай бұрын

    As a fan of anticipation, I also look up the current films on my airlines website pre flight (overview at home is just better) and make a list of like 10 films for the flight to choose from depending on my mood and actual selection of films on that flight. And on the plane I mark them as favorite so that I can find them easily once we’re up (I usually wait until the end of the safety video before I start a film, I don’t like the break). I also like to get up after every film (aisle-man) and stretch a bit. Regarding changing the time zone: I have a GMT watch, i.e. 2 time zones, so I‘ll do the change of the local time already a few days before my trip (yeah anticipation) and read the actual local time from the „home time“ display of my watch.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Great tip to prepare a movie list! 😀

  • @Doc_Jeffrey
    @Doc_Jeffrey9 ай бұрын

    You suggest Claritin -D, which causes insomnia in many people. A better suggestion is to utilize Afrin Nasal Spray one hour before your flight. As a physician, that is the ONLY time I recommend using products such as these as you can become dependent on these products (beware). This will also decrease ear pain m, often experienced when descending.

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip 👍

  • @SausalitoVicki
    @SausalitoVicki4 ай бұрын

    Great job, Chris, thanks! I’m wondering what is the etiquette for getting up to the bathroom when you’re in the window seat? I guess the other 2 people have to get up too?

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah. They just have to get up. I'd say the only real etiquette is to try and time your bathroom breaks when the tray tables aren't down.. and indeed just say.. so sorry but can I squeeze out to the restroom? Then wait for them to get up. And then you go. I've seen people in the window seat try to crawl over their fellow passengers instead of asking them to get up and that's just weird I think

  • @SausalitoVicki

    @SausalitoVicki

    4 ай бұрын

    @@YellowProductions Thank you so much, that’s very helpful!👍🏼

  • @jimd2343
    @jimd2343Ай бұрын

    When was the last time you got on a domestic flight that had empty seats. Maybe a Red Eye.

  • @killsa
    @killsaАй бұрын

    I also have an android phone and an ipad mini!!!

  • @mikeimmen2842
    @mikeimmen28424 ай бұрын

    Have you ever moved to an empty row without asking the flight attendance?

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah. On big planes when it's really empty

  • @ChrisEckman
    @ChrisEckman4 ай бұрын

    Benadryl

  • @eleanorstien2301
    @eleanorstien23013 ай бұрын

    Hei, i am a 73 year old lady and I have this needs to use the bathroom nearly every 1 hour . Where is the best seat you can recommend. ? Thanks 👍🏻

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    3 ай бұрын

    If there's a restroom in the front of Economy then I'd pick the aisle seat on the bulkhead opposite the toilet

  • @pattyinsoflo5431
    @pattyinsoflo54314 ай бұрын

    I flew from Sydney to Honolulu, 10 hours plus long full flight and I was stuck next to someone who had some mental issues was yelling, cussing and blowing her nose in her hand and wiping it on her clothes the entire flight. All I could think was she was eventually going to run out of dry spots in her clothes and aim for mine, so I stood in the back of the plane the entire flight except take off and landing. Horrible experience!

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    Ooof

  • @lisaosborne7667
    @lisaosborne76679 ай бұрын

    Chris unfortunately it cost extra money to pick your seat up to $50US so you don’t always pick especially on under 10hr flights

  • @YellowProductions

    @YellowProductions

    9 ай бұрын

    It depends on the airline for sure

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    You can afford to travel to another country and all the flights, hotels, taxis, meals, excursions along the way, but you can't afford $50 to choose your seat? SMH, I don't even get that.

  • @darrylk808
    @darrylk8089 ай бұрын

    Chris, you are too nice. If the seat in front reclines too much, point the air at the top of their head, not full blast, but light breeze of cold air. When your head gradually gets cold, you get cold. Also, run your electric razor sideburn trimmer. You'd be surprised at how uneasy they get...😊 I have travel pants and belt. Khakis one size larger for comfy long-term sitting. Plastic belt won't flag TSA x-rays or metal detectors. Belt holds pants up while stading, loosen when seated, loose and comfy. I have baboo underwear! Best ever.

  • @lisalu910

    @lisalu910

    3 ай бұрын

    Everyone has a right to recline, especially on a long or overnight flight. If you can't deal with that, pay extra for an upgraded cabin and stop being a JERK.

  • @katrinaluxford6400
    @katrinaluxford64004 ай бұрын

    i will be taking my portable DVD player and Nintendo switch.

  • @MaximumVegas
    @MaximumVegas9 ай бұрын

    As much as I hate to admit it, having kids makes a long flight a little easier… why… because with some airlines you can easily book. The front row and get the legroom 🙂