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12 Things You Need for Every Long Flight, According to Our Experts
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Long flights are great and terrible at the same time. The good? You’re most likely off to (or returning from) some incredible destination that may have even changed your global perspective. The bad? You’re subjected to the confines of a flight for a long, long time. I don’t know if anyone’s idea of fun is being trapped in a flying vestibule for more than a couple hours. And if it is your idea of fun, well, good luck.
But for those of you who have come here hoping to find ways to alleviate the airborne angst, we tapped some experts to help us round up the long-flight essentials. Andrew Macdonald, SVP of Mobility & Business Operations at Uber, is always on the go, and he gave us his list of necessities, which include everything from sleep masks to travel shoes. Delta Red Coat Whitney Opheim adds that “an easy way to feel refreshed and ready to go is to quickly brush your teeth during the flight.” Another tip she has: Remember to put “any other important items, like car keys and medications, in your carry-on versus your checked bag.” We also heard from a Delta pilot and a flight attendant to ensure we covered all the bases.
Ready to see what we and the experts can’t travel without? Behold, the twelve long-flight must-haves to take on your next journey. Get a move on.
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