Tips For Flying Long Haul

I am going to Dubai next week- and have just found out that my return journey will include a 14 and a half hour flight!

As such, I thought it was appropriate to share some tips on taking these very long flights.

• If you are flying economy (as I am), try to get a seat near the back of the plane. These are generally the seats that fill up later, and you will have a greater chance of having an empty seat next to you.
• Bring something else to do. This could include books to read, your ipod, sudoku puzzles, etc… Remember that any flight longer than 10 hours is very long and you will have plenty of time to be sick and tired of watching the in-flight movies.
• Don’t forget to make adjustments for different time zones, read Time Zone Tips for more
• Don’t drink too much alcohol- on this length of flight you have enough time to get drunk, sober up, and be hung over!
• I have some other tips which can come in handy: Airplane Tips- Before Flying, and Airplane Tips- On the Plane

Any other ideas?