If you aren't an avid travelers and don’t take long-haul flights very often, everything about the experience can seem daunting. Though every airline promises to offer you a comfortable journey, not all the travelers are lucky enough to experience it, and especially the lone travelers. And above all the odds is the price that can put you back on heels as soon as you click the “Search for Flight” option in your computer.
Price vs. Amenities: To consider the price first is a good idea to save some money on your flight deals, but never decide solely on this basis. Consider the amenities that the flight is offering. While comparing the experience of a long-haul journey on a descent flight with good entertainment, food and seat options to that of a hellish flight on a cramped aircraft with bad entertainment and foods, the first one certainly appears lucrative, even if you need to pay some extra bugs for the same. So, always choose your option wisely while weighing price vs. amenities.
However, I won’t say that long haul-flight journey would become extremely interesting if you go through the following tips, but these can at least help you burn your flight hours and spend it comfortably.
Choose your Flight Wisely: Comfort, food and entertainment are the three most important components that travelers should check before booking a flight ticket. Research well for the flight options that are available on the route you are flying and check out how they have configured the aircraft, both in terms of sitting arrangement and other options like seatback screens vs. overhead screens.
Avoid carrying too much Stuff: Avoid carrying too much stuff while taking a long haul flight. Excessive baggage may make you pay a heavy amount as airlines allow a fixed amount of luggage for free. Moreover, any luggage under the seat in front of you means less legroom and a more cramped living space for your really long flight hours. This may also annoy the passenger who is sitting just behind you
Your must-pack Gears: While taking a long-haul flight, your list of must-pack items should include a neck pillow, eye masks and noise-cancelling headphones. While in a short flight journey these are of very little importance, in a long-haul flight these come handy to save you from the noise of crying children, pilot announcements, engine noise and a major click in your neck.
Check for Loyalty Programs: You might get some frequent flier benefit if you book a round trip. Many airlines have their membership programs and if you book with any such flight with which you have a membership, there are chances that you get some extra benefits with your booking.
Comfortable Clothing: When it comes to spending 15 or 16 hours in the air, clothing becomes a major issue to consider. It is a good idea to wear clothes that are forgiving of slumping in your seat, and rolling over without clinging. Also, choose footwear that can be easily slipped off and back on again.
Spending some 15 or 18 hours in a flight is really a tough job for most travelers, but with the above tips we can at least expect to reduce the stress of such journeys. If you love reading books, carry some good novels and fictions to burn the flight hours and enjoy some really good literary works.
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