If you want to be "nice" to the other passengers, control your kids if you have any. I have been on flights with kids kicking the back of my seat, pulling my hair, etc. Also take them to the lavatory if you have to change them!

@DNAleguillou

5 жыл бұрын

Casey Vee YES!!! AMERICA KIDS ARE SPOILED!!

@DNAleguillou

5 жыл бұрын

anna leonardi the flight attendants are now afraid to say anything and I don't blame them. They took their leverage out.

@secarpenter951

5 жыл бұрын

Controlling your kids is not hard. I have 5. They know if they act up they'll get a meeting Jesus party. Try taking your titty out of their mouth and discipline them! American kids are spoiled due to the fact that most are not disciplined. And if you dare say anything to a parent with an a$$hole child, have fun!

@rsmith1820

5 жыл бұрын

@@secarpenter951 AMEN! My kids have flown all over starting when they were little. We had "practice" flights long before the trip. Sugar free chewable mints or candy or ear plugs for clogged ears and THINGS to keep them OCCUPIED. I did all this because they were MY KIDS not the children of the people around me. If I keep turning around glaring at you & your kids - DISCIPLINE THEM! Stop closing your eyes or turning your head like they're not yours. Teaching age appropriate accountability starts young. Obviously not in the infancy stage but if they're smart enough to use your iPhone or iPad, they can behave.

@donl5941

5 жыл бұрын

And say what you like but a dose of Children's Tylenol or Benadryl for their, ahem, fevers, calms them down or puts them to sleep for a few hours.

I loved the thing about being nice to crew. I would like to add that it also helps to be nice to staff at check in. Here is my story: At Boston international LH had a problem as the plane that arrived was close to 100 seats short compared to booked passengers. Lots of angry people shouting at staff complaining and threats to sue airline and so forth. My aproach was different: I said "I know that this is hell for you and I apreciate what you try to do in a difficult situation. Is there anything you can do for me so I can get home? Any of the following destination airport will be fine". Seconds later I had been rebooked and was only a couple of hours late. Being nice helped!

@stephenr115

Жыл бұрын

I used to bring Chicago pizza and they would store mine without a hazzle

Best long haul flights I've had are when I've flown alone. Flew from Manchester to JFK and back with American and didn't get an allocated seat with my boarding pass at check in. Arrived at the gate to be asked if I was strong and capable enough to open the exit in an emergency said yes and got an exit seat with loads of leg room in both directions. Another time I flew from Manchester to Singapore with Singapore Airlines and I had an empty seat next to me. A flight attendant asked me if I'd give up my seat so that 2 friends on the same flight could sit next to each other. I said yes and to my surprise the attendant took me in to Business Class where I spent the 15 hours drinking free Champagne!

@whiteintel

7 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! Ahaha.

@deejo1823

7 жыл бұрын

hehe

@vrenak

7 жыл бұрын

Very lucky, AA was on the other hand my worst long haul experiences, entertainment was offensively inoffensive all round, food was bad, one time they even only served a disgusting vegetarian dinner, it looked like a cow barfed, and frankly cow barf would probably have tasted better. Air Canada, and Iceland Air had the best entertainment, But the best food definitely was Air Greenland, it was almost like a michelin restaurant offered take out, alas they only have one long haul distance, Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq.

@123aldoaldo

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Scott flying solo is the best thing of life. I have done it and always meet people and get great seats as well. Cheers mate !

@julieprior1100

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Scott i

I love it! "Pack a good attitude." Absolutely, the best recommendation ever!

PLEASE take a shower before you leave for the airport, too.

@besteconomicsfaculty

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Byer i promise next time i will ;) but yeag i have had that fun before :)

@lockergr

6 жыл бұрын

I have smelled some of the people with the worst possible body odor on long-haul flights. I rarely smell stinky people in my day-to-day life but man, get on a plane and the smells you will smell... 😵

@jarrodlee1506

6 жыл бұрын

Duh

@EvilSecondTwin

5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, Indians and Arabs will heed your advice.

@Mhel2023

5 жыл бұрын

....and don't wear fragrance/cologne either.

My compliments to your excellent tips for travellers. I was a flight attendant for 30 years for a german airline. You (and tge way you think) are the most ideal type of customer a crew member could ever wish. Great way of thinking, positive and considerate attitude. I wish you many safe and happy landings 😊

@oceanside88

5 жыл бұрын

German airline is so the Best. Cheerful hospitable excellent. Air Canada is deplorable.

@IAMdevilwomen

5 жыл бұрын

do flight attendants accept candy? I am going on a 14 hour flight next month and anything I can do to make their day even just a lil brighter I'm willing to do...

That needs to be a t-shirt, "Sometimes you get the pasta and sometimes the pasta gets you" 😂

@tomwarden7733

3 жыл бұрын

He must have been visiting Soviet Russia that time 😂

@idontcareaboutyourfeelings1972

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomwarden7733 this genuinely made me laugh for 7 minutes straight 😂 thank you for that

bring a good book, video game, or stack of mags because the one TV that will be broke on the flight is yours.

@jocelynwolters293

7 жыл бұрын

ataylor, yes! mine has been broken on a few flights. oy!

@caseyvee4419

7 жыл бұрын

Whole, entire AV system was down on one transatlantic flight I was on.

@sherilynpeterson8615

7 жыл бұрын

That sucks.

@Codbeaster1000

7 жыл бұрын

Also a great opportunity to get a free upgrade… complain about a broken televisoon, and they wont hesitate to move you up

@chavellaminerva

7 жыл бұрын

I dont know why but I feel like Im hesitant to turn on the small tv in front of me during flight. Even using earphone, I feel like uncomfortable watching while the person besides me try to watch it as well lol. not to mention the germs on those remote etc ewww lol

My husband and I have started booking aisle seats across from each other when we travel together. We spend a great deal of time together already. We don't need to sit right next to each other on the plane and we each get to be more comfortable. We are still close enough to talk if we want to and we both get to exit faster.

@seeno1

6 жыл бұрын

Tessa T sounds annoying for anyone next to you that has to be forced to overhear your convos while attempting to sleep

@HAIRHOLIC_1

5 жыл бұрын

SEENO exactly no respect whatsoever

@OhhKikka

5 жыл бұрын

So two strangers can sit next to you instead

@nebulachristie

5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what we have been doing lately. I can't tolerate the middle seat. I am somewhat claustrophobic.

@claudecharbonneau9556

5 жыл бұрын

This is the only way we book our seats. you can get up and walk around when you like

As a Flight Attendant I appreciate the last two tips ;) A tip from me is to pack moisturizing face masks! (I would recommend sheet masks -they are convenient and they don't have too much liquid so you can bring it in your carry on), your skin will be so dry and thirsty from the air on the plane and you have enough time to do it. Your skin will be grateful! And don't worry about looking funny ;) For people with long hair: bring scrunchies! They don't bend and pull your hair as much as normal hair ties, therefore it's more comfortable.

@josephinerivera4056

6 жыл бұрын

Louise Graf

@jessicaeastveld3304

5 жыл бұрын

Do the sheetmasks need to go in the liquids bag?

@MajorAddiction

5 жыл бұрын

When I traveled w wipes in my personal bag, the TSA agent had me take them out to inspect them. No problem after that. They were not in the liquids bag@@jessicaeastveld3304

@IAMdevilwomen

5 жыл бұрын

do you guys accept candy from customers? I have a upcoming 13 hour flight next month and would love to bring a treat to the flight crew if they would accept it...and if so any idea on what kind? so I have a heads up?...also please stay safe

@IAMdevilwomen

5 жыл бұрын

yes it would be new and unopened lol

Biggest problem I have with long flights is boredom. So I bring a craft project, like needlepoint. Then I listen to an audio book, or movie, while doing my project. Multi-tasking is a good cure for boredom.

@IrishAnnie

3 жыл бұрын

They let you bring needles aboard?

@CMTHFAF

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrishAnnie - plastic needles

Noise-cancellation headphones (Bose) is for me the most important thing to have on flights. It's a bit expensive, but man is it worth it! :)

@Video-Games-Are-Fun

6 жыл бұрын

do they actually work? sounds like a gimmick

@deleoh0stem

6 жыл бұрын

scir 91 it totally works. Best purchase of my travel life.

@tomcruise9448

6 жыл бұрын

scir 91 noise reduction in ear earphones are good too. I take mine on every flight I take and it's blocks out all exterior sound they work really well and are usually cheaper than actual headphones, work just as well in my opinion.

@seminolerick6845

6 жыл бұрын

My expensive Bose noise cancellers have paid for themselves MANY times over. DO bring Xtra Batts for them...just in case !

@DirectorWestfield

6 жыл бұрын

scir 91 Indeed they do work. Great sound quality too! They are a must.

'Write the alphabet with your feet.' What a great idea to help stave off fatigue or DVT. Well done video. Thanks!

@woltersworld

7 жыл бұрын

+Sonya W. Yeah. And it makes it less monotonous

@deidram8279

7 жыл бұрын

I couldn't find your favorite compression socks listed :)

@Roadent1241

6 жыл бұрын

Wolters World I'm afraid I didn't understand what this meant, may there be an elaboration please?

@westyavro

5 жыл бұрын

@@Roadent1241 Take both your feet, point your toes, now pretend you are writing in the sand with only your toes and write out the alphabet with them. Also near or after you land take off your shoes and socks and make fist with your feet on some carpet.

when living in australia all flights are really long ://

@silver_desperado

5 жыл бұрын

abc have you ever flown economy on Qantas from USA to Australia

@peterfromgw4615

5 жыл бұрын

abc You’re right.... Will be travelling from Melbourne to Manchester via Dubai (MEL-DBX leg 14.5 hours and DBX-MAN leg 7.5 hours) in spring...... Us Aussies have lots of practice with long haul flights to/from Oz

@Green-ys3wo

5 жыл бұрын

It's 4 hours fought to next major city for me in Australia

@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl

5 жыл бұрын

@@silver_desperado Yes Perth, Sydney to San Francisco. Had an overnight break in Sydney it was OK to SF. Made sure had a walk around every few hours in the plane.

@ReinierS

5 жыл бұрын

@@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl flying to Perth tomorrow from London 😅 17 hours

I am reminded of s story that Anthony Bourdain mentions in his book. He was on a 14 hour flight from NYC to Tokyo he said that the guy who had the extra sleeping pills became the hero of the flight!

@debraladams9140

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, it's 3 melatonine tablets for me!

1. Carry empty water bottles through security, then fill them up. Or just buy the biggest bottles you can find after security.2. Order a hot beverage on the plane so you can inhale the water vapor, and prevent the dry plane air from giving you nose bleeds. (I fully acknowledge I might just be weird on this one)

@jesusgonzalez6715

7 жыл бұрын

Chris F Plane air is pretty dry. And it in addition to the low pressure can indeed mess with your nose. I used to never have nosebleeds... Then I went to Austria to go skiing and something just popped in my nose...

@SaraStar7373

7 жыл бұрын

Chris F that breathing in the steam is so clever!! I was always an idiot and had a lip balm specifically for my nose lol

@FRITZI999

7 жыл бұрын

Drama Queen .... sorry, thats BS ... breathing the Steam from the Food or Beverage. So when you enter WalMart or any other Store in the US does your Nose bleed? (AC is everywhere in the US, cooled down to Fridge Temperature) - visit a Doctor...

@bookworm1526

7 жыл бұрын

Christian Meier When you are up in the air, the atmosphere is dry and can cause your nose to bleed.

@FRITZI999

7 жыл бұрын

You read what I wrote? .. Frequent Traveler Status.... plenty of Miles, long Flights, sometimes several Times a Week. Business Travels. Does´t dry my Nose out worse than walking into WalMart or any other cooled down Shop in the US *lol* ..... just your Imagination - visit a Doctor

Smile to young kids. Parents can be nervous their kids will bother nearby passengers. Smile to the kid. Happy kid everytime.

IF my husband's "plans" come to fruition this summer 2017, my VERY FIRST EVER flight will be from USA to Finland!!! (I'm middle-aged and never been ABLE to afford to fly anywhere - not that I'm afraid to fly or anything, we grew up camping.) ALL of this lifelong dream travel preparation is an ABSOLUTE nightmare-inducing panic attack for me, so your vids are AMAZINGLY helpful! ESP this one! Can't thank you enough for these!!!!

@valeriepurcell5229

7 жыл бұрын

WE'RE GOING! WE'RE GOING from TX to Helsinki via London (& hopefully Paris, Amsterdam, Prague! -Rome would be a HUGE bonus!- ) Watching EVERY one of your travel vids that can help!!! THANK YOU @woltersworld

@FRITZI999

7 жыл бұрын

Valerie .... wathing alle these Stupid Tips, stuffing your Bag full of Emergency Rubbish makes you even more Nervous! Just get on the Plane like on a Greyhound Bus ... the Difference is just that it has Wings. See my Comments further up...

@Mwoods2272

7 жыл бұрын

Have a Great trip and Enjoy every minute!

@valeriepurcell5229

7 жыл бұрын

TY! I'm to planning the actual days of where to be, what to see & it's just still a shocking dream that I can't believe is about to come true. Now I just have to figure out all this train travel stuff! lol

@Wonderkid44

7 жыл бұрын

Valerie Purcell train travel is the easiest, if you're going to London use the EUROSTAR website, look for offers online and package deals

22 hour flight from London to Sydney in November on my own. This was so helpful 👌🏼

Thank you so much for the advice. You are so right about treating people nicely who are waiting on you. It must be a hard job working on a flight crew and dealing with nervous people (like me lol!). I am not a traveler, but I like to thank waiters/waitresses and store clerks and cashiers as much as I can. Yes, a good attitude is a good thing to carry with you wherever you go.

As we leave the plane I always say to the flight crew thanks for looking after us so well and they are always pleased and surprised. Also say tell the captain nice landing . Most times we have had a fairly smooth landing .

Thank you for always making such happy and inspiring videos! Pay no attention to all the comments from idiots here; we just have to hope we don't sit next to them on a flight! Another tip is to always check in online 24 hrs before to ensure you are booked into the seat you initially chose.

Always have lip balm!

@acajudi100

6 жыл бұрын

Anilu Cloves keeps your breath fresh. Vicks VapoRub repels mosquitos etc.

@O-townplaya

6 жыл бұрын

Anilu yeh my dick loves smooth and soft lips

@lexalina132

5 жыл бұрын

Vaseline is your friend

@OhhKikka

5 жыл бұрын

Apply it to your nostrils too

@StamfordBridge

3 жыл бұрын

Just don’t say to TSA, “I have a balm.”

Hey Mark! You've encouraged my wife and I to travel with our child. We have our first long haul flight in two weeks. Thanks for the great advice!!

Thank you so much for reminding people that kindness and positive attitudes go a long way especially while traveling! It is so important and so easy to forget. I've subscribed :)

Great post for "Rookie Travelers". A couple of other ideas to add that I use for both short and long haul: 1. If you make your own itinerary.... Write it all out! and Organize each ticket stage in order to make it smoother as you transfer. 2. If you have connections before or after long haul... Determine other connecting transportation methods in case of delays or cancellations. This will speed you up and beat the other inconvenienced passengers you just traveled with! 3. ZYCAM and Liquid sanitizer! A must with all the germs. Helps me every week I travel.. No sicknesses! Thanks again and love your information and travels!

@Alaskaddict

6 жыл бұрын

use trip it asit will organize everything for you. tripit.com. just forward your confirmation emails to plans@tripit.com and voila. everything in one place. You can print it out and have the app on your phone.

blanket scarves are a life saver!

Great video! Best piece of advice ever is your last point. Have a good attitude, make the best of any situation and don't stress! If you are a nervous flyer, tell your seat mate. they may just talk to you and your nerves will go. If they want to sleep, respect that.

Another reason to pack the items you'll need on your flight in your personal item and not your large carry-on: if the overhead fills up before your group is called to board, your carry-on might have to be checked, in which case you won't have it on the flight with you!!

Always check the seat leg, you will be surprised once and a while and find a 110 volt outlet to plug in and charge

I shall live vicariously through your adventures. As a person that works 7 days a week and will probably never travel I immensely enjoy your content.

One tip as well if you're on the larger side (like myself) one of the drawbacks of getting an exit or bulkhead seat on most carriers is that the tray table and tv are stored in the armrest. As a result, they are fixed, thus limiting the seat width further.

Agree. I would also recommend some hand creme, moisturizer for the face and lip balm (all in the zip lock bag ) or anything you would need because the air gets very dry. I also recommend something to read and a scarf bc. Of cold planes. And I bring my inflatable neck pillow for better sleep.

@schumi246

4 жыл бұрын

The pressure and humidity problem never bothers me, because I live higher and drier than most airplane cabins. If this does bother you, try and find flights on a 787 or A350, as those planes are usually pressurized a little more, and keep the air more humid.

My tip is to not sleep in 30 hours, and than sleep on the plane

@FRITZI999

7 жыл бұрын

thats what I do before Business Trips...

@hassanjaber1608

6 жыл бұрын

llr

@GhulamMustafa-yp5qm

5 жыл бұрын

very effective.

@moniquej2997

5 жыл бұрын

I've tried that before and I still couldn't fall asleep. By the time I'd got to my destination, I'd had about 4 hrs of sleep in 48hrs

@sooofunny37

5 жыл бұрын

same@@moniquej2997

I love long haul flights! I did Manchester to NJ then on to DC .. I’m 6’2” and went with united airlines and cannot fault them! The leg room in economy was great, took a window seat and the air stewardess service was superb! All this and access to movies / snacks made for a very pleasant journey. Also I love the US and the people, very very friendly and helpful - can’t wait to go back!

Can't thank you enough for posting this video. After watching, we just upgraded our seating on international CLT to FCO. 1st international flight. Your advise will no doubt make our trip more comfortable. Thanks again, Ron

@woltersworld

6 жыл бұрын

+Ronald Wolf every inch of leg room on a long haul flight makes a difference.

Mark, best thing to make a flight more enjoyable is to request a seat with a screaming young kid in the seat in the row behind you. Preferably the kid that will also kick the back of your chair constantly, throw bits of food at you and randomly make vile bodly smells through barf or worse - it's best when the parents of said kid do not give a flying fig about the kids behaviour and are soley focusing on drinking as much alcohol as possible. Wow, happy times!

@luismarquez7917

4 жыл бұрын

I have called out on parents and have called out to a flight attendant if the parents are non- compliant. There is absolutely no excuse😫

@luismarquez7917

4 жыл бұрын

@@phillvapez8285 Phillip I would have gone for the parents instead.

@TheMistyisle

2 жыл бұрын

Had a flight back from Sydney to Doha like that once. Toddler screamed the whole way. Mother ignored the poor child completely and the father walked it up and down the zisle for 12 hours. Awful.

1) For long flights, I always split up the trips. 2) I eat before we fly, 3) We buy our own snacks, 4) We pack light and buy things over there 5) The mile high relieves stress 5) Party before you fly so you can sleep and 6) Fly business class. Do not fly economy if you have a long flight... it's worth. 7) Be nice to the crew. They'll bend over backwards for you if your not an ass....

@cherylwang65

6 жыл бұрын

Can't agree with you more. Also, I'll take 1 extra day off if you have a short transit time during long haul flights. Like flight from Taipei to Dubai 10 hours, transit 1hr 45 mins only ,then Dubai to Rio , Brazil, another 14 hours. I will spend 1 extra night to sleep at the Dubai airport hotel. ( of course, if you are with a tour, this may not be feasible).

@WanderlustWithT

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah....can't afford business class unfortunately. I have always flown economy, i just have to adapt and deal with discomfort.

@jeansindhikara1823

3 жыл бұрын

residentflea, I have found that breaking up the flight actually prolongs the stress of air travel. At each stop, you need to disembark, get your luggage and travel to and from the hotel. During the stopover you are somewhat jet lagged and can’t totally enjoy the sites.

I love this guy. I always watch his videos every time I travel.

I'm so grateful for your great advice!!! We are flying to Amsterdam and this will be a first time for me going to Europe. God bless you - thank you!!

Tip: don't bring smelly food to an airplane to avoid bad karma.

@mah922

7 жыл бұрын

LastofAvari not even durian?

@normanbraslow7902

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer kimchee.

@exhhhhh_b

3 жыл бұрын

@@mah922 no, especially not

Really thorough! Gonna be on a flight from Edinburgh to Osaka in a month and will definitely come back to these tips .) I am a no-sleeper on planes so I find entertainment is the top priority - Netflix and Prime now let you download films and shows onto your tablet or phone so I plan to do a lot of that before we depart .)

@jocelynwolters293

7 жыл бұрын

Kakibot, have you tried melatonin? It doesnt work for everyone but I know how hard it is to Not sleep.

@Kakibot

7 жыл бұрын

Haven't tried that yet although I do remember my friend telling me it worked for her! I will look into it before the big trip .) Thank you!

@caseyvee4419

7 жыл бұрын

Try it in advance. Gives me seizures. Another guy I know takes it and would sleep through a nuclear blast on it.

@jocelynwolters293

7 жыл бұрын

Kakibot, you should ask a doctor or pharmacist first. Our doc recommended using liquid so we can use doses as small as 1ml.

@deannasmith8914

7 жыл бұрын

Just FYI, one side effect of melatonin is that it can make dreams/nightmares intensely more vivid for some people. (I had extreme horror movie-like nightmares on it.) I would recommend testing it out well in advance of departing.

You are fabulous and positive. Chanced upon your videos only recently and boy, how much have I missed! Great tips and really hope that everyone takes your tips seriously as it should have eliminated all the bad behaviours that have been reported on the international news.

Thank you for this video! I have a 14 hour flight to Germany to look forward to in April (2018) and i am NOT looking forward to it-however, Delta is definitely my favorite for any and all flights, so i’m definitely happy about that! Awesome video :)

Great as always. You need a TV show so more people can see the great work you do.

What I found very uncomfortable on a flight to the US was that the Air Condition was on full power... apparently some people like the refridgerator feeling.

@jesusgonzalez6715

7 жыл бұрын

Max Mustermann That's not actually what happens. The plane is not air conditioned; it's heated - they are flying through subzero temperatures at these altitudes. And less heating is always cheaper. This is also the reason why plane air is so dry - cold air holds less water and when it's heated relative humidity drops

@jesusgonzalez6715

7 жыл бұрын

Max Mustermann That's not actually what happens. The plane is not air conditioned; it's heated - they are flying through subzero temperatures at these altitudes. And less heating is always cheaper. This is also the reason why plane air is so dry - cold air holds less water and when it's heated relative humidity drops

@jsrt8677

7 жыл бұрын

Max Mustermann Its the outside weather I know coming from London England a few months ago outside temperature was a -26 degrees

@MaxMustermann-go8xf

7 жыл бұрын

There were little vents and there was cold air coming out of them, that's what I meant by AC. You could turn down the airstream but most people (most Americans) turned it up on full power.

@matthewstoddart7187

7 жыл бұрын

J SRT8 -26 degrees? Does it get that cold in London?

I watch this everytime I have a flight, or even just traveling on a road trip because I feel you’re entertaining, and I love flying generally. Tbh, middle seat gets both armrests, window gets one and the window, aisle gets one and the aisle

Thank you for all the helpful videos you have produced. They are full of information that truly matters. 😊

best piece of advice is be nice that's means how nice you are. Big like for you.

I flew DFW - CDG in coach & I was miserable! When we landed I decided I will NEVER fly coach again on an overseas trip!! If that means less trips then so be it :) Great video, thanks!!!

You are the best travel friend I never met! Thank you for all your videos Mark! They help so much! This is one that really helps!

Great video! Very helpful and informative! I fly the Tokyo to Toronto route (12-13 hrs) 3 times a year! Most of your tips I do practice....Your best advice...PACK A GOOD ATTITUDE! love it... Keep it real

Best advice given to me (and we took it). Travel business class, not economy. Sure it'll cost more (but in this day and age they're affordable). Once you've done it, you'll ALWAYS travel business class. Or if you're on a budget, consider "premium economy". Plenty of videos on KZread to help you decide what's best for you.

@harangadsingh1434

5 жыл бұрын

Don Coleman sage advice but with only one caution. I never went back to economy once I tried business. Now I'm engulfed in this savoury world of miles/ points. If I don't get a reasonable business product, I don't travel.

:) THANK YOU so much for reminding us all to "be nice to your flight crew". I'm a flight attendant and I love meeting people from all over the world. We're all stuck on that airplane together and it's true - a pleasant attitude goes a LONG way! ;) Cheers to you and your family!

Enjoy all the information you share. We are going to Europe this August and these have been very helpful

I have a 14 hour flight from Sydney to Vancouver so this was really helpful! You just earned a subscriber!

Best travel info site. Thanks Mark, I recommend your site to all the travelers I drive.

If you don’t mind getting up for other people to use the bathroom, get an aisle seat. I honestly don’t mind getting up for others, so I always get an aisle seat.

Love your last tip, pack a good attitude. Brilliant!

Love your videos, Mark! Thanks so much for all you do!

My longest leg of a flight was 22 hours, 36 hours of total travel time going from Fort Lauderdale to Zimbabwe. My secret weapon was cough syrup to knock me out! LOL

@19GENESE13

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Nyquil it is

@flext-rex8284

4 жыл бұрын

@@19GENESE13 benadryl helps very well as does some anti nausea OTCs

Sciatic nerve pain and leg thrombosis survival tips needed.

@mikegehre570

6 жыл бұрын

While seated, slowly grab the back of both knees and bring them up slowly to your chest and slowly return. I have back issues and this works. Sit straight up and press your feet against the floor, hold for a moment and release. Gets the blood flowing. Remind yourself every X hours to walk the aisle. Avoid meal times though. I have flown the world and I use these techniques.

@dogbreath34

6 жыл бұрын

leg thrombosis is one very compelling reason to stretch your legs occasionally.

@lockergr

6 жыл бұрын

Get muscle relaxers before you go. The spasms can be criminally painful and staying quiet impossible. Get a two hour massage for that area before you go. Tell them before you arrive that you specifically want them to work on your sciatica as you will be taking a long-haul flight. When I have had sciatica I have been afraid to drive because when the pain comes I cannot control what happens and I always was afraid that I would get in a crash. Terrible issue. Losing weight helps. Avoid sitting too much in the weeks leading up to your travels.

@phyld6491

6 жыл бұрын

If you aren’t allergic to aspirin or if you don’t have gastric ulcers I would recommend a low dose aspirin starting the day before your flight to help prevent a Venus thrombosis.Compressive socks or compressive panty hose for women.

@peterpain6625

6 жыл бұрын

Get compression socks (at least up to the knees) and walk around the plane every few hours. Helps me at least and i got about a couple million flight miles :)

This channel is extremely helpful. Thank you for making these and taking the time!

My flight is in twos days and I completely forgot about snacks... in my defence it's my first time flying for so long. Going to Italy and I've been obsessively watching all your videos about Italy and traveling in general. So grateful for this channel!!!

If you have even a tiny bit of a headache - take pain killers before you get on (a few hours if you can) take extra with you. Also if you have never flown long haul or over water before take travel sickness tablets even if you dont normally get air sick. I've flown heaps around Australia and never had a problem, flew 4 weeks before our european trip did canberra to perth return in 36hrs no problems. But I started to get a headache before our Perth to Dubai flight, didn't take enough in headache tablets and that combined with air sickness made me so sick i nearly couldn't get on the flight to Munich. thank god for the pharmacy in dubai airport. weirdly i think it was flying over water for such a long period of time that made it worse but who knowns. going home i wasn't well on the dubai to perth leg but fine london to dubai and dubai to munich. just dont assume you wont be sick

@dogbreath34

6 жыл бұрын

It is unclear to me why flying over water would be any worse than flying over land.

eat your dinner, have a glass of wine, or two, and go to sleep. That's how I do it. Oh and travel light.

@katyisgone

6 жыл бұрын

KMartha22 not everyone can sleep sitting up goddammit

@estorrajeon1415

5 жыл бұрын

i sleep during class (ik its bad but idc) so im fine

@davidbach7003

4 жыл бұрын

Take along an ambien

Thanks for sharing these awesome tips. I'm going to share this video with my mom.

I spent two months in Europe this past spring visiting 5 countries. This video makes me want to pack my bag again. Lots of great tips, thank you. One to add, a microfiber towel folds up to next to nothing, but makes a great blanket on a plane, larger and warmer than the ones provided.As well as being nice to the flight attendants, be kind to the other passengers. An offer of help may not be accepted, but generally is appreciated.

I'm heading back to South Africa in about a month. The 16 and a half hour flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg is never fun, but I've learned a few little hacks, like the ones you mentioned, that make those hours a little more tolerable 😊

Omg I actually love this guyyyy :))))

i like u man, u speak fast, no boring entrances etc.. keep it up

Thanks a lot for your videos, Wolter. Great job!

Interesting. Qantas does not consider a 14 hour flight to be long haul - it’s medium. Long haul is 18 hour’s plus - generally Australia to Europe

Your final tip was the most important!

Love the tips you give so much information me and my soon to be wife watch ur videos and even add to our bucket list !!

Your videos are priceless and helped us plan our Europe trip couple of years ago. Thank you! I'd like to request if it is possible to do videos on how many days someone should plan to stay in a certain city. I understand that it is subjective, but that would help people who haven't been there.

Couldn't have come at a better time! Got a thirteen hour flight from germany to Singapore, and then a ten hour flight from Singapore back home to New Zealand coming up in two weeks time, and I'm travelling without my family so it's all on me this time! Thanks for the original and helpful tips!!

I now bring a small inflatable beach ball. My feet nearly reach the floor so the circulation gets cut by the edge of the seat. With the ball my legs are a bit higher. I would be better a camping pillow (so it doesn't roll away) but i didnt want to spend the money just to see if it works.

Thank you for sharing these. Don't forget to clear up some storage space for taking photos and videos, fill your netflix with offline content as well as KZread. Or bring some external hard drive.

Thank you so much for all the tips you having its helpful really. I been traveling a long flight 16 hours flight. have great day and thanks again.

compression socks on long flights - agree 100%

@NovaStar1967

5 жыл бұрын

I tried to do this. My feet get too hot in them and then I was super uncomfortable. Just gonna have to write the alphabet with my feet instead :)

@IrishAnnie

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! My feet had swollen so much, I could’ve get my shoes back on!!!! So, on our last long trip, I brought two pairs and they really helped.

long haul flights, choose isle seats, being person who never pays for choosing a seat, I am always early at check in and ask for isle seat ,works every time , you control your own movements, thus you can exercise / go to toilet ,get stuff out of your carryon, anytime you want without worrying about "being a bother. and this is biggy ! you can load last, there's no need to be on plane for any longer than you need to be."Do not have small bag as he said ,you need that space in front of you for your feet ( which are in warm socks,, durable ones that you can work around in ) shoes are off until you land ( at which point you stay seated until its your turn to exit plane, just relax and wait thankful that you have arrived, nobodies going anywhere fast getting off a plane!

Thanks for doing this video. I’m going abroad for the first time on my own and some of your hacks sounds like really good ideas ! Thank you

I just love your videos .. Always very informative. Thank you

not sure if anyone mentioned it but if you can book your seat on a plane book it in front of the wings. The noise difference is well worth the small amount of effort.

@forteastro6996

5 жыл бұрын

Huh. I naturally sit near wings lol

I used to be a travel agent and one important item you forgot to mention is if you want to sit in an emergency row exit and yes you absolutely get much more leg room is you MUST BE ABLE TO HELP THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW NEXT TO YOU, DIRECT PEOPLE TO THE EXIT, ETC) If you can't or have an ounce of feeling that you don't want to be bothered about this, you need to be re-seated and cannot sit in this row also you cannot be handicapped to sit in this row. Passengers must be of able body to perform and assist in an emergency. Would you like it if on your flight there would be an emergency and someone sitting in the emergency exit row is a wheelchair bound passenger and you'd be fumbling over their legs and body? This would not be productive during an emergency. My frank choice for seating (Aisle, center, and window seats) is Window, cause when you are on the aisle and center seat your row mates may occasionally need to go to the bathroom and have to wake you. If you choose window seat, no chance for anyone waking you. Absolutely if you are lucky enough to fly the new Airbus 380's, these airplanes are huge and offer lots of walking the aisles chances. Bring with you diphenhydramine (Benedryl) it's an antihistamine and take it just prior to boarding, it will make you drowsy to more being able to relax. Yes, you are right for staying hydrated but, in addition eat and keep yourself full. Whenever I fly and I ate well on the flight, I leave the plane in my destination better to function. One huge must is arrive for your flight EARLY. When you arrive early you can relax by your gate and it will be very less stressful. When the gate agent starts to call rows to board, they usually begin by asking if there is anybody requiring extra assistance, 1st class passengers board the plane here. There will usually be no passengers on the plane and you'll have ample room for on board storage of your luggage, and be able to quickly sit at your designated seat. If you are seated at a window or center seat, utilize the call bell button above you to summon the flight attendant if you need anything like a drink, etc but, don't abuse this remember the flight attendant(s) have lots of other people to serve. If you are on Virgin America utilize the order by your touch screen monitor in front of you on the seat back of the row in front of you. Virgin America flight attendants are very nice.

I LOVE your tip to be nice to the crew!

Great advice as always....appreciate it!

I used to like looking out the window, but I quickly realised that you only get interesting views for the first and last 30 mins. The a380 is the best for window seats as there is so much room. I always go for isle seats now as it's easier to go to the toilet without disturbing anyone.

@WhirlyPearly

5 жыл бұрын

My Solo Travel My husband and I get isle seats side by side. I’m small he’s tall but neither of us wants that middle seat so it’s perfect for us.

@noddybebetrain4662

4 жыл бұрын

same here, and yes the a380 has a lot of space by the windows that you can put a bag on it during the fiight and you have a wider snd softer elbow rest

I prefer a stop-over flight instead of non-stop flight. It takes overall longer hours, but far less tired, usually cheaper and have a chance to see new places. In some airports an agents offer a sightseing tour.

@mikegehre570

6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Breaks the long haul sitting. Plan on a couple of hours. Have a walk around, bite to eat if you like, it makes a big difference than 14 hours straight.

@jarrodlee1506

6 жыл бұрын

Fuck that no offense but ill pay xtra just to get there sooner

So much great advice. I just can't sleep on planes, so anything I can learn to keep me comfortable for the duration helps tremendously. Thank you.

You and your family are so lovely ❤️ Thanks for this useful video❗️

Another tip is try to fly at night for the really long flights. You are usually asleep anyway.

I am going to Malaga for my 26th birthday party I can't wait for July to come around

@lockergr

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's the next place I'm headed to!

@NICOCRAFTAviation737

5 жыл бұрын

How was it ?

Thank you so much for sharing your great advice. Very much appreciated.

Hi Mark. I'm flying to Santiago, Chile in a couple of weeks via Atlanta from London , spending 10 days there before heading off to New York for 4 days so this video gave me some great tips.

if you bring fruits and stuff.. think about the import restrictions for that... can be very costly if you forget to eat them and end up in customs control!

@Slainte-Mhath

7 жыл бұрын

Ma St, There are spots to discard fruit etc on landing or just leave it with the cabin staff.

@deannasmith8914

7 жыл бұрын

I got served a banana on a carrier going to Australia; a fruit that is banned if anyone happened to put it in their pack instead of eating it on the plane! Customs had "fruit-sniffing" dogs to find contraband fruit too. One of the dogs stopped beside me and sniffed my hand that had just held the banana peel before leaving the plane... I was relieved the handler realized I'd only held fruit in my hand. I wouldn't ignore any country Custom's rules ever; not worth the fines, or worse.

@aileenking6262

6 жыл бұрын

We were flying back from Rome landing in Virginia, and I was looking at this cute little beagle then 5 seconds later it was alerting to the apple in my moms bag, since we had a connection to LAX and my dad is an American Airlines Platinum Member we were being chaperoned around the airport we were rushed through the line, and we determined it was faster to go through the separate line then the larger ones, so moral of the story.... keep your fruit...

@LisaTolliverUSA

5 жыл бұрын

@@aileenking6262 Nice that it worked out for your Mom, but that's bad advice for others, when traveling internationally (by any conveyance). Some people have lost their Trusted Traveler status for carrying fruit through an international border checkpoint.

15 hour flights are brutal , just got to grind it out

Thanks Walther always enjoy your videos great tips thank you

Your videos are fantastic and so informative! Keep up the great work and safe travels!