What are your long haul in Y tips (without status)
Mar 16, 2019, 12:02 pm
#76
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: BAEC Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 450
I’ve never slept properly in long haul Y bit funnily enough am out for the count on my connections back to EDI.
Id second visiting the galley if you’re restless. Even the worsts of the worst IFE has a reasonably new film I failed to catch at the cinema and then I usually watch another film with a level of cheese I wouldn’t watch on the ground! (Tastes change in the air and I thoroughly enjoyed Ocean’s 8 on a recent jaunt to SFO, not that I would admit it to my IRL pals!)
Id second visiting the galley if you’re restless. Even the worsts of the worst IFE has a reasonably new film I failed to catch at the cinema and then I usually watch another film with a level of cheese I wouldn’t watch on the ground! (Tastes change in the air and I thoroughly enjoyed Ocean’s 8 on a recent jaunt to SFO, not that I would admit it to my IRL pals!)
Mar 16, 2019, 2:29 pm
#77
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
Programs: BA Gold, Geek platinum
Posts: 2,004
This is the sort of counsel that makes FT seem ridiculous or irrelevant to the 95% of the traveling public that survives down the back of the plane. Most flyers manage in economy class; some even look forward to their trips. Come on.
Pay the fee to secure an aisle seat before check-in, walk around the terminal a lot before you board, keep your (secure lace-up) shoes ON for takeoff (and landing), don't eat too much carby, starchy food, don't go overboard with the booze, and bring your own music or audiobooks.
Seven hours is nothing much really. There is no need to gird for the journey like you're planning to swim the Channel.
Pay the fee to secure an aisle seat before check-in, walk around the terminal a lot before you board, keep your (secure lace-up) shoes ON for takeoff (and landing), don't eat too much carby, starchy food, don't go overboard with the booze, and bring your own music or audiobooks.
Seven hours is nothing much really. There is no need to gird for the journey like you're planning to swim the Channel.
Mar 16, 2019, 2:45 pm
#78
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 740
I do have to fly long haul y sometimes, as it's the policy at work. Most of the things I do have already been mentioned but the most important to me is choosing the right flight. Daytime flights are generally pretty easy; watch a couple of films, do a bit of work, read the paper and the flight will be gone in no time. This includes the trips back across the pond from New York out Boston; the daytime flights are pretty easy. Club world and first are a waste of money on those trips overnight as you will get very little sleep anyway. Better to deal with the time difference in the comfort of your own home.
Longer flights are more difficult but again getting an early flight works for me. As long as a bed isn't too far away at the destination.
Longer flights are more difficult but again getting an early flight works for me. As long as a bed isn't too far away at the destination.
Mar 16, 2019, 2:54 pm
#79
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Sydney Australia
Programs: No programs & No Points!!!
Posts: 14,222
That was my thought on a full flight from Fiji to Sydney when stuck in row 4000 on economy. I kept thinking of the $ saving.
Mar 17, 2019, 4:39 am
#80
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Reading, UK
Programs: SK EBS / BA Silver / BMI Gold / KLM Silver
Posts: 93
My thoughts:
Plenty of podcasts and audio books
Kindle
Water. I swear by my folding bottle
Snacks
Noise cancelling headphones
Long sleeve tshirt like an icebreaker in case the cabin is chilly (highly variable between roasting and chilly)
All in a small bag or pouch leaving bigger bag overhead
Plenty of podcasts and audio books
Kindle
Water. I swear by my folding bottle
Snacks
Noise cancelling headphones
Long sleeve tshirt like an icebreaker in case the cabin is chilly (highly variable between roasting and chilly)
All in a small bag or pouch leaving bigger bag overhead
Mar 27, 2019, 4:37 am
#83
Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: UK - the nearest airport is named after a motorway !
Posts: 4,235
I’ve been travelling in CW/F with the family for the last few trips, but will be travelling in Y on my own back to HK.
Booked the A380s flight and chosen seat 25D, I’m hoping the extra space will make the flight more comfortable.
Does anyone know if I can put something on the floor area as a foot rest during flight? Also, is it ok to ask cabin crew to get me a headset and slippers from WTP? I’m BA silver if that makes any different.
Thanks.
Booked the A380s flight and chosen seat 25D, I’m hoping the extra space will make the flight more comfortable.
Does anyone know if I can put something on the floor area as a foot rest during flight? Also, is it ok to ask cabin crew to get me a headset and slippers from WTP? I’m BA silver if that makes any different.
Thanks.