Do These 15 things As Soon As You Board a Flight (or regret it later!)

Do these 15 things as soon as you board a flight! These steps apply on long flights in economy AND short domestic flights. Learn how to keep your stuff safe, avoid travel disruptions and even get a free flight upgrade if you notice an issue with your seat.
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🐶 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Plane seating
00:57 How to stow carry-on
01:49 Under-seat personal items
02:05 DO NOT put this in seat pocket
02:54 Check these seat features
03:47 Check the plane for this
04:12 Watch what you touch...
04:39 Check this under your seat
05:11 Check this over your seat
05:40 Stay alert and aware
06:42 Cooperate with passengers in row
07:20 Last chance to do this!
08:01 Beat jet lag
08:58 Steps for take-off
09:22 Most important...
09:48 Flight comfort HACK
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[@PortableProfessional]

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[@HariSeldon913]

Any tips on disabling the reclining feature for the seat in front of you? At 6'3" I need every bit of leg room, usually more than is given.

[@vox.akuma.is.husband.material]

Can I put my carry under the seat in front of me under the seat

[@b43xoit]

The correct bin in which to put your luggage is the bin across from where you are sitting. That way, you can see it all the time, and the chance of anyone pilfering it is reduced.

[@HariSeldon913]

If you're in the early boarding group. By the time I usually board, I'm just looking for the nearest open space.

[@Missnoemit]

Right. When You travel via bus in My city it works like that, I don't know why it's not like that via plane...

[@incognito595]

I would not have thought about the possibility of theft under these circumstances! Thank you.

[@trishgrant2715]

My carryon is always locked

[@user-zn5qg4se6q]

You paid for the SEAT! ONLY!! Not the Overhead bin!!!

[@esarlls3]

I was on a flight and a passenger found the overhead bin above their seat full. He asked nearby passengers & found a bag that was not seated nearby, put it in the aisle, and put his above him. A few minutes later, a flight attendant asked who took the bag out. Turns out it was her bag. He was relocated to the back of the plane where there was space for his bag above his seat. If it's not yours, don't mess with it

[@M_SC]

Hahahha

[@BenTrue75]

Wow!

[@dammar117]

I wouldn't think of removing someone else's bag and leaving it in the aisle. Wtf.

[@immap5709]

My thoughts was that the spot is supposed to be for the passenger sitting right under it. Isn’t that right?

[@dammar117]

@@immap5709 In theory. In practice, no so much...

[@Dlm803]

As a nurse…it is wise to have the air vent open because the filtered air will have a greater chance of blowing air transmitted bugs away from you.

[@michellevincent8338]

Pointed at you or away from you the vent ?

[@Sandra-xh3vg]

Thank you for the information .

[@rebeccastone3301]

I STRONGLY disagree … As a retired FDNY Lieutenant my advice is NOT to use the air blowers because they RECIRCULATE the interior air. Anyone SICK SPREADS GERMS & VIRUSES

[@Dlm803]

Your general direction is preferred.

[@dammar117]

The air coming out from the vent dries my eyes. I always have to close it.

[@mayracalderon5598]

During my recent travels i had encountered the ruddest people at airports and planes. I get everyone has a place to go and the airport dynamic can be stressful, but lets be nice to our fellow passengers please! Thank you for sharing these videos. Most of this is simply common courtesy ❤

[@vtcs1963]

I was laughing when you mentioned putting your passport away and not in the seat back pocket. That seems like common sense to me but a couple of years ago I was flying back from Europe sitting in the aisle bulkhead seat (I think it was that crazy post-pandemic year when the entire world went to Europe) and the woman next to me had her (EU/Spanish) passport in the little pocket next to the armrest. She was so calm and napped peacefully and I was so stressed out about her passport!! I kept imagining her forgetting it! It turned out fine but it was so funny how I worried about something that affected me in no way and a person whom I didn’t even know!!

[@Lesloi6227]

Nah this just demonstrates what a nice caring person you are.

[@vtcs1963]

@@Lesloi6227 Thanks!

[@leslieschott754]

Yikes! I’d be stressed & concerned, too! Hello common sense?

[@treelady633]

Flight attendants are NOT giving free upgrades for unacceptable seats. Usually business/first class seats are given as upgrade to loyalty members or for purchase.

[@Era515]

I switch to the time zone I will be arriving at as soon as I board. I've also learned that regardless of how tired I am when I arrive, I have to stay awake (No naps!) until it is evening in my destination's time zone. My body adjusts much faster to the new time zone that way.

[@YouTuberMe68]

I was never sleepy when i flew for over 20 hrs until I returned.

[@peaceful477]

I advise you to sleep when you feel sleepy / tired. You never know what worse (!) is coming next. Like phone charge. We panic when Battery is 50% !!! Best survival technique is to preserve your energy for all time. To compensate time zone sleep disturbance I prefer to take sleeping pills instead hanging out and disoriented for few days !!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Era515]

@@peaceful477 I can't do sleeping pills or adult motion sickness pills. They turn me into a zombie for 2 or 3 days. But I'm lucky in that my body aligns with daylight. So if it's nighttime where I came from, but it's daytime where I am arriving, my brain takes its cues from the amount of light and I still function pretty well and I don't feel jetlagged. I'm able to go to bed once it gets dark & wake up at the right time the next morning in my new time zone.

[@Unmeijones]

This is me!

[@lindab.716]

My father had to travel to the other coast often. He would always adjust to their time. It worked for him too.

[@TheRedbirdfly]

Talking on the plane. I had a woman that talked non stop to her friend across an isle for 4 hours. She drove me insane. Please people keep it to a minimum. Many others have things on their minds or work to do or just want to relax without hearing someone yak yak yak. Thank you !! 😊

[@ChrisWolf75]

Ear buds. You're in a situation you can't control might as well relax and make the best of it. All you're heading for is unecessary stress and eventual health problems.

[@user-fe1jh1yf4c]

Fly private next time.

[@colettesantoro8797]

@ @user-fe1jh1yf4c Oh sure, everyone can fly private by a flip of a hat…get real.

[@kitsiewr]

Dear Lord, yes!

[@Star-Boarder]

Whisper is fine but some women chat so loudly. Noise canceling headphones is a chatty Cathy defense. Also, sometimes I don't even have music on and it signals to others that I'm not interested in talking.

[@phuttyyt]

Wet wipes are doubly useful - not only for wiping down the tray table, screen, armrests and seatbelt, but also - as sometimes happens on long flights - for their intended purpose when soap and/or paper towels have run out in the toilets. I keep a pack of wet wipes in my underseat bag on all flights these days, whatever the length of the flight.

[@AvrArv]

Finally smb who doea what i do too👍

[@LE-cw4br]

LOL..I put some old shows on my phone to watch...Gilligan's Island and The Munsters. The gentleman across the aisle from me was intrigued and asked about why the shows were in black and white. We went on a nostalgic chat about childhood shows and ended up occupying a good hour on a long haul flight with our talk which was so nice! Thanks, Megan for all your content!

[@PortableProfessional]

Love these unexpected moments while traveling. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@HariSeldon913]

"That guy's the judge from My Cousin Vinny."

[@LE-cw4br]

@@PortableProfessional 😊

[@brianarbenz1329]

Was the flight a 3-hour tour? _A 3-hour tour?_

[@LE-cw4br]

@@brianarbenz1329 🤣

[@cjedgerly]

Hi Megan!! You won't believe this.... but my wife's aunt lost her passport TWICE in the same day!!! I escorted a small family/fiends group to Germany from Boston for Christmas markets this past November. My wife's aunt got off the plane in Frankfurt and realized she did not have her passport in her purse (this was at immigration). After several phonecalls and hours of waiting, we were able to get it back from Lufthansa (it fell out of her opened purse under the seat in front of her. THEN.... the next morning we are about to go out and about and I asked if everyone had their passport and she said she lost it again. After working through the Deutsche Bahn lost and found website, we were told they had it. My wife’s aunt put the passport in her back pocket at FRA and when she took her phone out on the train, her passport must have fallen out of her pocket. YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP! I asked her if I needed to hold on to it (like middle school). Thankfully no more issues after that episode. Anyway - have a great week!

[@Canleaf08]

She needs a stomach bag. Store all, boarding Pass and passport before take off there and leave it there until you have arrived at the destination.

[@p5rsona]

She not bright

[@sct4040]

I am the designated passport holder 😉 I don’t trust my husband. They are in a waist pouch on my body.

[@Thecodexnoir]

Drugs 🙄

[@Thecodexnoir]

@@sct4040Imagine saying you don’t TRUST the person that YOU picked to MARRY…. Publicly 🤡.

[@itube1893]

Being almost 6’7” tall, I really appreciate it when the person in front of me looks to see that I’m head and shoulders above usually everyone else seated on the plane, and refrains from reclining their seat.

[@PortableProfessional]

I could see how that would make a difference for you! Happy travels!

[@robheb1355]

So because you are tall you want other people to cater to you Right Ill recline and be comfortable for the 11 hour flight.

[@itube1893]

No, please understand your seat won’t recline with someone my height behind you. You see, the seats are so close together on airlines now that when I sit in a regular coach seat, my knees are already pressed into the back of the seat in front of me. There’s nowhere for my knees to go to allow the seat to recline at all. I don’t mind paying a little extra for emergency row seats with extra leg room, but those are usually snapped up pretty quickly by people a foot shorter than I am.

[@MrCho14]

@@itube1893 I'm a little shorter than you but mostly legs. My knees are pressed against the seat in front when I sit up 100% straight. I'm waiting for the day that airlines get sued and are forced to seat tall customer in rows with more legroom. Exit rows certainly need to be reserved for taller people at no additional cost. It'll never happen, but a guy can dream.

[@JMcMillen]

@@robheb1355 Given how close the seats are too each other these days, I wish they wouldn't let them recline at all. I learned a long time ago how to sleep sitting strait up on looooooooong car trips. It's even easier if you are tired.

[@Eric-jo8uh]

I wish airlines would be more vigilant of the size of cabin bags being brought on board. I get tired of opening an overhead locker to see suitcases in a row. Enough. Never used to be like this.

[@evaallen9728]

Those suitcases in a row are carry on size.

[@lizzaangelis3308]

The seat cushions do work though in a sinking plane they can be hard to get out. And thinking of floating devices in planes do not under any circumstance inflate your life jacket before exiting the plane you won’t get out.

[@hairdresser1300]

good to know!

[@geoff1971]

If you want to know where your seat is before you board the plane, look on your ticket and it will state the type of aircraft, google the seat layout for that aircraft and you will find out exactly where it is. Saves heaps of time as you will know how far it is in relation to the door, restroom, emergency exit and what side of the plane it is on.

[@who9387]

@geoff1971 - NO NEED, every plane seat is numbered in the same way, rows start from the front with Row 1 then incrementing by 1 as you move towards the rear. Facing the rear the alpha part starts with A going from right to left. It isn't bloody rocket science .....unless you are unfamiliar with the western alphabet.

[@geoff1971]

@@who9387 jeez dude no need to be fucking nasty, unacceptable dude, I'm disappointed with you.

[@who9387]

@@geoff1971 And I too am disappointed Geoffrey that you though my remarks were nasty (no F words). As I said it isn't rocket scienc, just check the seat you are sitting in matches the one on the boarding pass.

[@geoff1971]

@@who9387 some people want to know the exact location there seat is, rocket science is irrelevant, don't be condescending. Some people are first time flyers, have you ever thought about that, it's just a fucking suggestion.

[@who9387]

@geoff1971 - I always credit people with the tiniest bit of intellect, if anyone cannot count from One up to 30 something or know the first half dozen letters of the alphabet then I wonder how they managed to book a flight and found the airport. It may not be astrophysics but it is simple common sense.

[@Travelling_with_my_dog]

There are so many frustrations about flying that I like to get myself in a Zen mode before I even leave my home, by thinking about what a miracle it is that we can fly in the air.

[@perryelyod4870]

I find air travel unpleasant, but always say to myself - beats driving or walking. And yes, I have driven from Canada to Costa Rica. Never again.

[@Nelsea7190]

point 10 is very important: knowing who to avoid and get the jump on in case of emergencies to expedite your speedy exit from the plane. though keeping an eye on any crazy person that might be nearby would be very handy.

[@miuluv460]

just went on my first 2 flights EVER last week, you videos helped me prepare so much!! thank you for all the work you do!!

[@renferal5290]

I am really looking forward to my holiday to London and France that is coming up. Checking the seat number is a very good idea as I once sat in the wrong one LOL.

[@kimgrod]

Oh, so many good tips. Thanks, Maegan.

[@karenreiter533]

Great video Miss Megan. It’s so important to be aware of your surroundings. Thanks for the reminder!

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for joining us, Karen! Happy travels!

[@maryjackson1194]

How about "don't bring a carry-on that you can't stow without help from a stranger."

[@angelabacker1177]

I am 5'2 and a senior. I have found strangers to be very kind in these situations. But I will try not to ask you next time.

[@BigMama2022]

Mary, you're an absolutely miserable person, aren't you? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@janteve6509]

I am 76 and need the kindness of strangers when getting my bag overhead.

[@miker3875]

I asked a stranger as I had had rotator cuff surgery a month earlier and I had the shoulder strength of a sleeping kitten.

[@susane919]

As a 5' tall senior aged woman, I do need some help unless I am travelling with a younger taller friend. A nearby passenger has always helped me. It takes less than a minute to be kind.

[@glamp63]

Your content is very helpful. Thank you! 🙂

[@angelaboheme7361]

Thanks for the informative vids! ❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you like them! Great to have you on the channel!

[@incognito595]

Very, very helpful. Thank you.

[@craiggraham9061]

I try to use the overhead bin across the aisle from my seat. This way, I can SEE if anyone messes with my stuff, or even just pushes it ahead or back to make room for their stuff (which nobody should ever do.). And, if the folks on the other side of the aisle do the same thing, and use the bin over my seat, everything will even out.

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thank you Megan!

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome!

[@fotoeins]

Thanks for your video; I'm grateful for these reminders.

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome!

[@fuzzylon]

Thanks for another great video ! My additional tip is to wear a shirt with a chest pocket large enough for your passport and boarding pass. It means there is always a designated place to put these and I'm not tempted to put them somewhere else by accident. Pockets in my jeans are too small and difficult to access while seated . I think it can also be useful for the airport and cabin crews to see the edge of these documents so they know you have them ready (sometimes the colour has some significance too). However, it's probably safer to put these somewhere else more secure when you're seated on the plane or leaving the airport.

[@AnoJanJan]

Great video as always! As I often travel solo, I keep my valuables (passport, cards etc) in a hidden pouch on my body at all times. There are also pouches that go around your ankle & are worn under jeans - good if you’re visiting sites notorious for pickpockets & mugging.

[@smarthydroponics]

Always great advice Cheers Megan 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching!

[@Unmeijones]

Your videos soothe my mind, play. I'm going on my first flight by myself to Japan in September. Your videos have helped me tremendously.

[@PortableProfessional]

That’s so great to hear, have a fantastic trip!!

[@johnross8614]

FYI if you absolutely need your backpack during a flight never opt for bulkhead seats ( lots more legroom but there is no place to store your personal items. They must be stored in the overhead bin during takeoff and landing.

[@wncjan]

I don't remember the last thing I watched on a plane as I haven't watch anything for the last 20 years. I'll only use the entertainmaint system for the flight map. Instead I read books - on paper 😂

[@PortableProfessional]

That actually sounds very relaxing. Nothing like getting lost in a great book! Enjoy!

[@rachellightsey5843]

I also use the flight map. I think it is neat to see where you are, at any given time

[@miker3875]

@wncjan You barbarian......🤣

[@drumset09]

Also check for a barfbag. I don't need them, but I have been in seats that didn't have them. If you need it, you wanna know it isn't there before you take off.

[@jackybraun2705]

Haven't seen one of those for decades!

[@hairdresser1300]

@@jackybraun2705 I was thankful when traveling with my son! I saw one recently on my Delta flight

[@thewatsons7896]

Always check,

[@YouTuberMe68]

My fellow passengers were all korean. But whenever I had to get up, they were very polite and moved. I just pointed at bathroom. I never woke them to go though.

[@daisy91954]

I hate reclining seats! Airlines should consider either providing greater distance between seats or keeping seats stationary, as reclining often encroaches on the already limited space available to passengers. Nothing worse - well there probably is - from start to finish, flying is a nightmare!

[@lynnkihara2323]

Great advice.👍

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks so much, Lynn!

[@bella-eg3pe]

This was really good info. My son is flying out to California in July and the time zone will have an impact so thank you so much for that. Also it'll be his first time flying, and by himself so I will definitely make sure he watches every minute of this video. So thanks again, excellent video ❤

[@PortableProfessional]

You are welcome! Hope your son has a great flight!

[@bella-eg3pe]

Oh almost forgot, i will definitely be sharing this video.... kudos to you, ma'am 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@greebo6549]

I always opt for a window seat, at least I can watch the scenery pass by, and always enjoy looking down on where I'm arriving at, so I only need to find the correct row and side and I know where my seat is, plus all my essential carry on stuff like passport, phone, tickets etc, I can put down by my feet between me and the wall.

[@TheSicilianLife]

Thanks for such a thorough list of tips. I learned a few new ones. 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome!

[@ESUSAMEX]

I always keep all my IDs on my person. I never place them in my bag except when going through security.

[@tokyojon4344]

Last flight I went on, was assigned a middle seat. However, there were many aisle seats available. I just took one before the doors closed and got lucky that no one else claimed it.

[@907T]

Good job Megan. While I always scope out the exits, I’ve only looked for the life vests once. BTW, I keep photos of our passports on my phone and photocopies in my carry on. I was checking in at Gatwick behind a group of students and although a boy left his passport on the bus, the chaperone had a copy of his passport and got him through.

[@PortableProfessional]

Great tip! Although it may not always cover you like the original having that copy can be extremely helpful! Safe travels!

[@jldisme]

If there is an emergency and the plane is evacuated, please for the love of God leave your baggage. You may be costing the person behind you their life by delaying to get your luggage.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Its been awhile since I took a flight, maybe 9 mos or so. I watched Mission Impossible right after it was released. When I got on the plane (window seat) I immediately hunted for something to watch... and usually watch until they turn off the monitors after landing if possible. Makes the time go by faster.

[@brucesmith9206]

As always, good advice, even for the seasoned travelers among us. My wife and I are off to the Philippines again on May 1st. We just got back in Canada on Feb. 12th. We used to visit there for holidays but now, with both of us retired, we are retired there and Canada is the holiday destination.

[@CheshireFiles]

I don't like watching things in moving vehicles so I am always listening to podcasts. I generally use the last minutes to talk to people at my destination, or husband if he's staying at home. I make sure I have enough unheard podcasts already downloaded.

[@petertarantelli]

Hi Megan! I can’t tell you how many times there’s been something “wrong” with my seat and I’ve just accepted it. Next time it happens, I will definitely speak up since you mentioned the possibility of getting an “upgrade” if that’s the only, or one of few, empty seats. Great tips!

[@jw427]

If there's anything available, it will most likely be a middle seat.

[@carolepeck3829]

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[@billyungen]

Your videos are ALWAYS very helpful. But you forgot one important step upon boarding: Put the armrests down immediately. Otherwise you'll have a sumo wrestler in the seat beside you encroaching on your seat.

[@PortableProfessional]

Good tip! Glad you enjoy watching! Happy travels.

[@HariSeldon913]

One flight I was seated next to a rather large young lady. She was apologetic about her size, but when I got up and used the restroom, she still lifted the armrest and there was just no way it was going to go back down.

[@billyungen]

@@HariSeldon913 Been there, done that. After one time, I never again hesitated to insist on putting the armrest back down.

[@HariSeldon913]

@@billyungen No, I mean it wasn't physically possible.

[@lizcademy4809]

On my last flight, I was seated next to a man of similar size. Fortunately, we were in domestic first class, so we both had plenty of room. What would have been h-ll in economy was pleasant for both of us. I know many people can't afford domestic first class, but I urge any large people to at least consider it. [I'm quite small, I chose D FC for other reasons.]

[@eclairtreo]

The last movies I watched were "Sabrina" (the new one) and "The Holiday" (the music!). Thanks for the great reminders!

[@tonymatthews2344]

hi Megan, recent subscriber and enjoying your posts, i fly to S.E. Asia around three times a year and have done for a few years now, one thing i wonder about is do the crew think i'm a pain in the backside if i ask them to put my medication (insulin) in the galley fridge, my flights are usually 2x 6-7 hours with a 2 hour stopover, i am always polite (we are all people and the crew are always busy) and i always try to wait until it has calmed down a little before i ask. thank you😊

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

Yeah, once I was on a flight where a passenger stowed her carry-on a few rows back. She pushed her way to it and dragged it across the seats AND the heads of the passengers who were sitting, saying she needed her stuff. If I'm not flying in first or business, I try to either get exit row seats or an aisle seat near the rear of the plane (but not the last row). Even if I use the bathroom at the airport, I almost never beat my checked items to baggage claim.

[@davidconley6267]

I saw you show Ryanair. I have flown them 4 times with 3 being military charters. The crew and food were just bad. Not horrible, just bad.

[@MichaelsMusicMix]

SO its up to the passengers to make sure theres a lifejacket under every seat before takeoff?? Thats a bit scary.

[@hairdresser1300]

I enjoyed Parks and Rec on my 5 hr trip from Puerto Rico. I never have time at home to watch much

[@sergeantschlumpf6368]

9:42 I love your voice! Sweet vid! I’m fairly new to your channel.

[@Hairlessmonkey7612]

White Lotus was WONDERFUL!!! ❤

[@PortableProfessional]

I think so too!

[@tinawhynot8893]

Great tips as always Megan - I also never fly without chewing gum for take-off and landing, it helps with ear popping.

[@ChrisWolf75]

Close your eyes, hold your nose closed, and push air without releasing it. Your ears will pop immediately.

[@SparkyOne549]

None of these tips help me. I have to wear ear plugs or my eardrums will explode.

[@ChrisWolf75]

@racergirl9580 try my method it will work. Trust me, I'm retired air force 😉

[@SparkyOne549]

@@ChrisWolf75 I’ve tried them all, they don’t work for me, I don’t know why. My ears don’t feel like they need popping, I only feel intense pain.

[@ChrisWolf75]

@racergirl9580 if it's that bad, you might want to see a doctor before flying again. There are treatments. Ear Barotrauma or "air plane ear" can cause hearing loss in severe casses.

[@KismetKat11]

Great tips! I watched Ted Lasso on a trip to Europe, and Professor T on a longer domestic trip.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks! Happy travels!

[@virginialarsen8598]

Thank you for all your valuable tips! You are correct not to assume that going through TSA security that all people boarding are honest. Locks are used on my carryon and personal item bag. I have better peace of mind when traveling alone to use the restroom, leaving my bags unattended. A friend had her carryon bag stowed on the opposite side of the aisle and stopped a man about to open her suitcase. It turned out to be an honest mistake as he had the same model and color (black) as her bag, right next to hers. I saw a person in the middle seat reach into the backpack of the aisle seat person, when he left to use the restroom, and I assumed they were traveling together. I put extra items into my husband’s backpack (he always has extra room) when he gets out of his aisle seat, because it is easier to do so when he is not sitting there. BUT, what if these two people were NOT traveling together? When on a plane, I also use a vest with multiple pockets to carry all my valuable items with me at all times.

[@jau2552]

Did you say anything?

[@cijmo]

I love the ear plugs that are used for take off and landing (can I drop brand names? Earplanes are great). Landings are painful for me and sometimes, over big cities you are in a holding pattern for ages.

[@PortableProfessional]

Suggestions are great! Always good to hear what brands work from those who have used them! Thanks!

[@bencodykirk]

Why would you not be able to mention brand names?

[@MultiShahina]

Thanks Megan and don’t forget to scrub those seat belt buckles thoroughly too! We appreciate you Megan ❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Will do!! Thanks for the visit!

[@HariSeldon913]

Even on a long flight, I have trouble getting any sleep. The one time I did get a first class upgrade was a short (90min) flight and I was out like a light.

[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

Good video, very helpful. 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

So glad! Thanks for joining us, Jonnie!

[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

I travel internationally often and your videos are very helpful and right to the point.

[@Djsolaur]

A lot of this boils down to common sense. As a solo traveler myself, I'm so paranoid about losing things such as passports, boarding passes etc. that I triple check their location before leaving any seat or area. Especially since I'm often traveling internationally, abroad is not the place I'd want to have a huge mistake.

[@daphnelee4997]

Number 10 is essential to me!

[@paulafausset9498]

Could you please answer this ? I have a flight to Jamaica can I take my prescriptions in a 7 day pill or Hanover? They will be in my personal bag. Thank you for answering. 🏝️🇯🇲

[@ozgirl45]

Excellent comments! Thank you.

[@jmtiptonengland]

Please ask the flight attendant if you can move seats (if available), especially in a lightly loaded aircraft, because mass movements of passengers to vacant seats can effect the *weight and balance’ of the aircraft

[@yaowsers77]

Lol I finally got to watch the pitch perfect movies and found I really loved them. I'm just a little late to the game 😂

[@bonniemeads6056]

I flew from Newfoundland without any working tv or plugs for my devices. Transferred to a new plane in TO and again the same problem. It was a long miserable flying day from Newfoundland to Vancouver, BC. When I asked for help or to be moved Only told there was nothing could be done.

[@rickr327]

I actually set my watch to the new time zone shorty after takeoff. Before takeoff I am thinking about whether we will be on time or will have problems. Once we takeoff I can relax and think about the destination. I have been taking 1 or 2 international flights a year (Asia and some Europe) and 1 or 2 domestic flights a year.

[@ChrisWolf75]

Casio "world time" watch. You can set diferent time zones on it and switch back and forth as needed to know your home time or any time in different cities and worldwide. And they're cheap so you don't damage expensive watches on trips. Casio makes a bunch of diferent travel watches they're fantastic 👌

[@fi4322]

Do you have a video about how to recline seat?

[@user-gv7wd2bs1b]

I recently watched Charlie in choc factory- great childhood movie!

[@shubhamnamdeo2871]

Good to know you visited India recently. Love from India! 🧡🤍💚

[@PortableProfessional]

I had an amazing time and plan to visit again!

[@shubhamnamdeo2871]

@@PortableProfessional wow! You are most welcome! 🙏🏻 🤗

[@andykeith1]

Just to add to point about checking your seat number, I find it a bit confusing as some airlines drop seats E and I. On Vietnam Airlines they don’t have I and J seats, so the 3 adjacent seats on the right are G,H,K 🤷‍♂️

[@shelaghjackson9577]

I watched White Lotus 2 on my flight to Sicily last year! I knew nothing about it beforehand, and by the end of it was seriously doubting my trip!😅 A very disturbing series, but I couldn’t stop watching, of course!😳 Sicily was great in the end.😊

[@hairdresser1300]

good to know!

[@teaeff8898]

I bring a book to read. 📕 Yep, I do mean an old-school paperback. 😁 Sometimes I play an offline card game on my phone. 🤔 From your thumbnail I thought you were going to say make sure Kevin O’Leary isn’t peeking over the seat behind you, lol. Cause that guy looks like him! 😂

[@HR-wd6cw]

#10 is one reason why I prefer to sit next to windows if possible (or aisles if I have to).... it's much harder for someone to steal something from a seat that is sitting next to the window is there is little to no room for someone to slip their arm through, but in the middle or an aisle seat, it is possible. If you do get up to go to the bathroom, take your valuables with you (your phone, tablet, purse, etc). In general I don't mind flying, but longer flights (4+ hours) do get annoying many times (shorter flights like 2 hours or less are fine, unless I'm really tired, and may sleep on the plane -- then I sometimes prefer the longer flights so Ican sleep longer before having to deal with getting off the plane and getting to the hotel, etc). But it's more boredom than anything on long flights as I generally will only sleep a few hours anyway, regardless of how tired I am. So for me, i just want to get the flight done and over with as soon as possible. Being in the airport (past security) isn't as much of a big deal to me because you can move around and work on stuff, whereas on the plane, it may be harder to work on laptop for example, and it's just cramped unless you flight first or Business class).

[@KrazyPon]

Just a quick couple missed point…. Always try to stow your bag overhead adjacent to your seat so you can keep an eye on it….send a copy of your passport to your email…be sure you buy good quality back pack, so you can buy those little locks, lock the zippers…. If in crowded air port if you can’t lock your back pack…carry on your front….phone always front pocket not your back….to easy for sim swap…

[@kenbrown2808]

I made one flight in the main boarding seats. no climbing over anyone.

[@drzander3378]

I always keep the most important things on my person, not in a bag! They include my passport, keys, wallet, phone and cash. They either go in my pockets or in travel pouches around my neck (but inside my shirt) or attached to my belt. Anything else can go in my backpack which I secure with a small padlock.

[@PortableProfessional]

You are very organized. Safe travels!

[@ChrisWolf75]

Sling bags are handy on trips. You can keep everything important about your person and it's harder for pick pockets to get your stuff if you keep it across your chest 👌

[@tenshikim2013]

Please, I need advice! I'm flying on an international flight. I'm deaf in one ear and wear a hearing aid in the other. Is this considered a handicapp that I need to let either the ticket agent or flight attendant know? Thank you

[@ByHassanMoulali]

Thank you Megan for sharing this very useful tips for travel.. your every video is informative and useful keep up the good work .. with best wishes...❤💚

[@jtidema]

I noticed a lot of this video shows people stowing their carryons sideways. United Flight Attendants at least, always tell us "wheels first", so that you can fit more bags into the compartment. You might not want to use that clip where the guy stows his across the bin.

[@katleman]

Depends on the plane, older planes cannot accommodate wheels first. Most modern planes are configured for wheels first but there are still old style planes.

[@kiyomiku]

Most of what's talked about are either instruction and information shown by the cabin crew before takeoffs or are just pure common sense. I didn't know anyone would actually steal life jacket though, that's a shock.

[@djijspeakerguy4628]

Tip: if you are on a plane with seat back screens but can’t find the headphone jack, it might be on the end of your arm rest! It’s not as common these days to find one there, but they still exist on some airlines. More and more systems have them placed underneath the screen, and within the past 2 or so years some have added Bluetooth capabilities.

[@caroline_catbridges_kitty5384]

You can’t always put your suitcase in the overhead bin sideways. However it has become more common.

[@magietagie]

The last thing I watched on a plane was Black Adam, I enjoyed it!

[@drvee1983]

After you're in the air and comfortable, recline your seat SLOWLY to not injure the passenger behind you. It's not all about you, and some people have long legs. An elderly person or child may also be reaching down to retrieve something from their bag. Check behind you before reclining.

[@BendyWyatt]

We will be on a plane soon and wondered about our bulkhead seats space for personal items if there are no seats in front of us. How does this work?

[@alicedyment4219]

You just miss out on that. So keep your necessary stuff on your body.

[@mikelarkin9228]

Your preferred carryon exceeds USA airline size limits by an inch in one dimension. Can this allow the airlines to force you to check this?

[@redhatbear1135]

I rarely make it to half way through a movie, but I do remember watching a French movie, with subtitles. My French will only get me to the hotel and maybe a taxi, but listening I started to remember words that I understood even if I couldn’t carry on a conversation. Our destination wasn’t France, so I’m not sure why I thought it was important other than our tour perhaps had a stop in France. Yes, an odd thing to do and I believe the first time I’d found a movie in an original language. I think if I were headed to Scotland, I’d benefit from just listening to the accent so I could understand better when I arrived! I used to adapt to accents fairly easily but now with hearing aids I think it’s more important now.

[@karlwolkowycki1414]

The Meg 2, it was hilarious

[@cropperino]

I downloaded the Virgin River episodes...plus a ton of audiobooks.

[@PortableProfessional]

Great show! Happy travels!

[@VivianSergeew]

I was allowed on the wrong flight at the gate with my boarding pass. Walk of shame getting my luggage and finding the correct flight. Which was the next gate, same airline, going to the same place I was exhausted which is probably why I never noticed myself

[@Lavendare1023]

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