Must-Have Essentials For Long Flights
Flight from LAX to DXB? In Economy?
Long haul flights take a bit more prep to keep you from having to clamber over the middle seat anytime you need a chapstick.
Keep these in-seat essentials with you to keep you comfortable and sane during your next long haul flight.
What To Pack For Your Long Haul Flight
How To Prepare For a Long Flight
“I was over-prepared for my flight”, said no one ever.
Taking the time to prepare for a long haul flight will not only make the flight more enjoyable, but an easy and prepared flight can help to combat jetlag once you reach your destination.
Here are a few ways to help you feel prepared for you long flight:
Download Entertainment
You can typically count on long haul flights having some type of in seat entertainment. Control exactly what that entertainment is by downloading your current tv series or favorite movies to your devices before take-off.
Stay Hydrated
While it can be annoying to have to excuse yourself from the window seat more frequently, nothing can set you back more on your trip than dehydration. Drink plenty of water and pack hydrator boosters like Liquid I.V.
Wear Layers
Have you ever been on a flight that was the perfect temperature? They don’t exist. Wear layers to be able to control your temperature. Wearing a scarf as an extra layer can also double as a pillow or blanket for the flight.
Quick Essentials For Long Flights
There are a few must-have items that a long haul flight is not complete without. To make the most out of your flight, grab these first!
Compression Socks - This is a crucial item not only for comfort, but also for your health! Add a pair to your travel day outfit.
Sanitizing Wipes - You just never no what went on in the seat before you. Wipe down your seat, screen, and tray table before settling in.
Disposable Toothbrush - These come pre-loaded with toothpaste to be extra TSA friendly! For a quick brush before you snooze.
Fenglaoda Compression Socks
Entertainment For Long Flights
Many flights have started to offer Bluetooth connection to their in-seat screens. No more wires! With that capabitlity, you’ll need a good set of wireless headphones.
These Bose Noise Cancelling headphones will keep you locked into your favorite movie even with the crying baby three rows behind you.
The seat back pocket is never nearly large enough to hold all of your entertainment needs. Not to mention the germs!
The seat back pocket organizer will keep all of your gadgets organized and within reach. It folds up neatly into your personal item and will save you from losing any items in the cracks!
Comfort Items For Long Flights
Comfort is KEY for an enjoyable long flight. Although sleeping on a plane is never the ideal situation, there are items you can grab to keep you comfy.
Restless legs are the worst on long flights. This foot hammock is ingenious for being able to stretch out a bit more!
That awkward moment when you catch yourself dozing off on the shoulder of the person next to you…
No thank you! The inflatable neck pillow doubles straps around you to keep you up right while also offering full body sleep support.
There’s nothing comfortable about arriving to your destination in stale clothes from your long flight.
Pack an outfit into a compression cube and toss it into your bag for a quick change after customs.
This also gives you a backup in case your suitcase gets lost!
Hygiene Items For Long Flights
After airplane food and a couple of tomato juice cocktails, a little breath freshener is nice before it’s off to la la land.
These chewable mouthwash tablets are another way to get around TSA liquid restrictions. These sleek tablets will keep you minty fresh from the comfort of seat 24A!
Upset belly? Headache? A little something to help catch some zzz’s? Keep all of your medications travel sized and organized with this compact pill organizer.
Plane bathrooms can be too cramped to get in your full skincare routine mid-flight. For an in-flight refresh spritz on this facial spray balancing toner. A few sprays will help combat breakouts and keep you feeling clean.
Gadgets For Long Flights
Nothing is worse than a dead device on a long flight. With multiple items needing a charge, the single USB charging port in the seat in front of you isn’t going to cut it.
This 3-in-1 multiple charging station is the perfect way to get to 100% on all of your devices so that your Apple Watch is ready to count your steps and your iPhone is charged for Google Translate.
Android user? No problem! Here is a great option to keep you charged.
Not all flights have upgraded to having wireless entertainment. To keep from having to grab yet another pair of the free corded headphones, grab a Bluetooth wireless audio transmitter to be able to use your favorite headphones for the flight!
Now that you have prepped like a pro for your next long haul flight, you need a place to store your new gadgets! Tripped Travel Gear’s Travel Pouch is your new in-seat best friend.
There are multiple zippered pockets for ultimate organization and is able to fit items like headphones, portable gaming systems, and eReaders.
More Before Your Next Flight
You’ll never regret having all you need for you next long-haul flight. Feel prepared by grabbing some long flight essentials to have with you.
For more, check out our full list of long flight essentials on our Amazon list linked below!
