04/07/2021
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You're either a lover or a hater of a long haul flight; you either see it as a chance to binge-watch 5 films, eat snacks and lounge around in 'airport outfits' or you absolutely dread anything longer than a 4-hour flight.
Either way, some of the most incredible destinations in the world do require a long-haul flight, but rest assured we've got some top essentials to get you through the flight:
1. Comfy clothes
10 hours of sitting in the same position, letโs face it, itโs not comfy so why wear something that is only going to fuel this. Chuck on your comfiest pair of trousers, grab a hoody and a comfy top and rock the mismatched look.
2. Moisturiser
Flying is not good for the skin; it dries it out and no-one enjoys that. Aircraft humidity is about 20% lower than we're used to, which means it can be drying. On top of that, the high altitude is also a factor and can take a toll.
3. Compression socks
If you donโt own a pair already, you need to. These fashionable must-haves are great for those of us who suffer from feet swelling.
4. Eye mask
Hear us out on this one; bright airplane lights and 300 strangers are just some of the reasons you need an eye mask. Youโve had your meal, youโve watched a film or 2 and your eyelids are getting heavy, chuck on your eye mask and block out the rest of the world (or plane)
5. Toothbrush
Trust us on this, buy a travel toothbrush and toothpaste for your journey. You need to stay fresh on long flights, and it will instantly make you feel a million times better
6. Headphones
You may get given some that plug into your seatback tv, but theyโre not the greatest and also they may have been in a few ears before.
7. Snacks
Itโs always nice to have your favourite sweets or snack on hand, the crew will have a service to buy-on-board but itโs often limited and you might end up watching the passenger in front of you grab the last bag of minstrels.
8. Neck pillow
Some say itโs a fashion faux par to wear this as you walk through the airport, and those people would be wrong. It means you have less to carry and youโre ready to snooze at any moment.
But honestly, this will save your neck the ache of your head flopping every 5 minutes as you take your post-inflight-meal nap. It's a great support and can help minimise the aches of sitting in the same position for a long time.
