hmmph, and they wonder why babies cry on planes and they blame it on bad parenting!
Well, I have had it sooo bad that I felt like when Captain Kirk is holding is ears and falling to the floor yelling, SPOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just chew lots of gum and try to avoid dairy products the day before a flight. This works for prepping for scuba too. It also helps if you dont drink booze and if you are not overweight.