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5 flight attendants share their best tips for surviving long-haul flights

Monica HumphriesMay 27, 2023, 16:54 IST

Insider spoke to five flight attendants about tips for surviving long-haul flights.@londonkaizen/TikTok/@deardemdiary/TikTok/@wanderlizst/TikTok/@karenvaje/Instagram/@leannacoy/TikTok/izusek/Getty Images

Insider spoke to five flight attendants who gave advice on how to survive a long-haul flight.
One flight attendant doesn't forget to pack a face mask, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones.

While faraway destinations can seem like a dream, getting there can often feel like a nightmare. Insider spoke to five flight attendants who shared their best tips for surviving a long-haul flight.

Insider spoke to five flight attendants about their tips for long-haul flights.@londonkaizen/TikTok/@deardemdiary/TikTok/@wanderlizst/TikTok/@karenvaje/Instagram/@leannacoy/TikTok

While faraway destinations can seem like a dream, getting there can often feel like a nightmare. Insider spoke to five flight attendants who shared their best tips for surviving a long-haul flight.

A flight attendant who works long-haul flights out of Europe said she never forgets to pack a face mask — but not for the reason you might think.

Travelers wear face masks on an airplane.SolStock/Getty Images

Another flight attendant suggested skipping daytime flights and opting for red-eyes.

A dark airplane cabin.Monica Humphries/Insider

One flight attendant said she packs items that prioritize sleep.

A traveler wearing a neck pillow access a plane's overhead bins.JosuOzkaritz/Getty Images

A flight attendant advised passengers to bring their own entertainment instead of relying on an airplane's screens.

People on an airplane look down at their phones.2021 Joel Guay/Shodanphotos/Getty Images

Finally, one flight attendant urged travelers not to forget a reusable water bottle.

An airline seat with a water bottle in the storage compartment.Monica Humphries/Insider

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