So, your bags are packed, you’re ready to go, you’re leaving on a jet plane. To paraphrase the great John Denver song. How very romantic. Then you realize you’re going to a large airport and will be spending 17 hours in the air, probably sitting next to the worlds worst snoring beast while a screaming child behind you relentlessly smashes the back of your chair.
The leg room will be minimal, you’ve seen all the movies offered on the in-flight entertainment, and there’s a group of lads attending a stag holiday on board. You check your watch and in utter horror, you realize you’re less than ten minutes in the air. Breathe easy people! We’re here to give you their best advice for how you survive a long-haul flight. They might not be able to make changes to the passenger list, but they’ll sure be able to arm you with some quality hacks to ensure you have a smoother journey. So, pay attention as we go through the in-flight safety instructions!
Seat Selection
When you’re sitting down anywhere for a lengthy period of time it can cause you some problems, so you’ll always try and opt for the most comfortable seat. Flying is no exception, so book as early as you can and hand pick your seat of choice.
If you want more leg room, opt to sit on the emergency exit row – and hopefully, you won’t ever be called into action there. Sitting right by the toilets is a no-no (for obvious reasons) as is sitting well to the front – as this is where the kiddies are likely to be. Aisle seats are useful if you need the freedom to get up and down – which is a wise move when you’re on a long-haul. It’s all about personal preference though – and some people really love to be in control of that window blind.
Don’t You Know Who I Am?!
You never know your luck in the raffle, do you? Arrive early and charm the cabin crew or airline staff, and you never know – you might just get an upgrade to a better clas