Long Haul Flight Tips While Flying Coach: From a Pilot's Wife

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

To see an updated video all about what's in my cabin bag (SO HELPFUL for long haul flights) head here next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH-4iKyed82Nqq8

[@bethanyf9389]

Thank you for mentioning fragrances! My mom has allergy induced asthma and is very sensitive to fragrances - so kind of you to think of others on your flights ❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

All three of my boys had asthma when they were little so I’m maybe more aware than others? But my hope is always when we know better we do better!😍

[@ildiphoenix]

I live in Japan but I was born in Brasil so I travel many hours ,what I learned is better to stay on the aisle and walk in the plane ,on my first trip to Japan I was 20 so not much of a hassle there but the last trip I was 65 and I walked a lot in the airport too wherever in USA or Europe for transit,now at 71 I am preparing to go to Brasil again to visit friends and family! Love your video thank you for the tips !🙏😊

[@cwdefouw]

Definitely agree with all your tips. My wife is a little claustrophobic, so after our first trip to Europe, we decided that if we couldn't afford to fly in at least Premium Economy, then we can't afford to go. Fortunately we have been able to fly in business or first for most of our long haul flights, but I doubt that will continue in the future, so any "Economy" tips are always welcome. Great video!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Chris! Since I’m usually flying space available I literally have to be prepared for anything. Sometimes that means first class and a lot flat bed but often times means the middle seat in the back. As often as I do it I’m willing to put up with it but first is better.🤣🤣🥰

[@ellybea68]

I live in Australia and from here to anywhere is long haul. Most direct flights to the UK or Europe are 20-24 hours plus depending on how long a stop you have on the way. Nothing makes you feel human on a flight that long. I rarely ever sleep so there’s no point worrying about it. I don’t wear makeup on a flight and usually wear a comfortable pair of stretch jeans and two or three light layers. I walk up and down and usually talk with the air crew for a while rather than sitting down. I always get on the plane with a few magazines, my kindle app loaded with books and a small bag of peanut butter M&Ms

[@ellybea68]

For when I really can’t stand it any more. Peanut butter M&Ms always seem to help.

[@janined5784]

I can SO relate - I'm also in 🇦🇺 Australia. It's about 20 years since I did a long haul flight, but the last time it was 23 excruciating hours, what with stopping in some God-forsaken middle eastern sandpit or the Canary Islands at 3am to refuel, then having to fight your way through the mini city that is Heathrow, with its millions of people at any one time, to finally catch a connecting flight to Brussels, looking and feeling like something even the cat wouldn't drag home. It's the pits. However, on the return trip there's nothing more beautiful than seeing that lovely Qantas plane sitting on the tarmac with "Longreach" painted on the side. That's my ride!! Nothing more Australian than seeing that flying Kangaroo 🦘 🪃

[@spark_6710]

Whoa !! 😱 I don't think I can fly for more than 11 hrs at a time !!! OH MY GOODNESS !! Poor you !! Maybe stopping by another continent ,or country on your way for a couple of days the next time you'll fly ,if you can ? Man !! That's a drag !! 😅✈️💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@spark_6710]

@@janined5784 Oantas is so nice !!! The safest airlines in the 🌎 !!! I flew on it only twice sadly in Japan ( I am Japanese ) ,believe on our way to Guam ?? It was so nice !!! And felt very very safe & flight attendants were so nice & sweet !!! I was a teenager kid ! I was so excited to see that kangaroo on the plane as I loved ,I've always loved animals !! My old classmate moved to Australia when we were like 9 ,I was super jealous of him !!! Lol. I can't do any long hauls longer than 11 hrs at once !! That's my limit ! Lol. Man !! You Australians are tough !! Lol. When I flew to Europe back in '83 ,I said this is it !! No more !! LOLLOLLOL I exercised ,walked a lot ,stretched ,slept a lot ,yet I wasn't there !!! Lol. It was a nighmare !!! I believe it took like 17 hours !!? Not for me ,man !! Lol.😅✈️💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@janined5784]

@@spark_6710 My next trip possibly later this year, will be Oz to USA. I've never been there before and I'm a bit anxious about the culture, crime rate etc. I guess I'll survive, but coming from a small city here, it's a bit daunting. 😳

[@ErinJmnz]

Yesssss that fragrance statement!!! I was behind someone spraying perfume every couple hours😭 I coughed the whole 14 hour flight

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I seriously wish airlines would make a statement about it. For people with asthma it's just horrible and potentially dangerous! When I was researching for the video I even saw a couple youtubers tell people to use fragrance and I was like wait, WHAT!??! Just no.

[@ErinJmnz]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge Yes - I was recently diagnosed with Asthma and I didn't have a rescue inhaler with me :-( I was so thankful to get out of that plane...

[@beccaschlomann7592]

Ugh yes! I don't have asthma but I get headaches and migraines and fragrance are a huge trigger for me.

[@CharleneCTX]

Perfume and scents is a common migraine trigger. If someone were spraying perfume in the cabin, I'd need to be moved far away from them.

[@spark_6710]

That's horrible !! Not right !! Why didn't the person use the bathroom to spray the perfume on her/ himself & not to bother others ! ? 😡✈️💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@lisasofthemoon]

I loved your vibe a lot! You are much more efficient and interesting than many other youtubers... Thanks for the great tips!

[@chillywit]

As a pilot I take beef jerky, dates, and nuts as snacks. I drink watered down Gatorade to reduce the salt while getting the electrolytes I need. Avoid fatty food and alcohol. Period. Staying hydrated and getting rest if you can will make you feel your possible best. I completely agree with your statements about doing your rituals that make you feel human.

[@lcflngn]

Aisle forever! Husband & I decided on our 2nd trip to Europe (from the West Coast, 10 or 11 hrs) to reserve window & middle. Not sure why, my husband had some idea it would be quieter, but never again. Aisle was taken by a young Giant, definitely the largest person I’ve ever been that close to, and we were both simply squeezed to our left the whole trip. Lovely polite young man with a wife & several small kids in the middle section so he had to have an aisle, and nothing he could do about us. Anyway, now we fly opposite aisles, it’s totally fine :)

[@PamRoarick]

That’s what we do, too. It’s wonderful!

[@corriezoetewey7860]

Such wonderful tips! I love the tips about the cabin bag. I usually bring something similar. YES! I am VERY sensitive to fragrance. Being on an airplane near someone with fragrance is miserable for me.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I don’t know why more people don’t understand that it’s a thing! Trying to spread awareness 🤣😍😍😍Thanks for watching, Corrie!

[@Investigatinghacker]

I would wear a N95 mask if someone was wearing fragrance next to me.

[@puremagicaladventures3212]

Love long haul flights in any class, as long as you prepare mentally and physically! I love noise canceling headphones are clutch on red eye flights!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

For Europe I actually prefer the red-eye as I usually can get at least a few hours of sleep? And yeah, my noise canceling headphones are a game changer!! Thanks for watching!

[@puremagicaladventures3212]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge taking the red eye to London in Sept!!!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That’s my favorite. You arrive early enough that you can get a full day in! And September is the best time to go to London in my opinion. Great weather and summer crowds are gone!

[@puremagicaladventures3212]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge I can’t wait, I will be in London for 2 nights and then jumping on the Disney Magic! Any recommendations for London?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Honestly if the weather is good, walk through any of the parks (Hyde is my favorite) and have lunch or tea at one of the outdoor cafes at Covent Garden. If the weather is poor, I loved the National Gallery (not the National Portrait Gallery, I mean it's OK but the National Gallery is better) and Tower of London should be done once by everyone. But get to the Tower super early to avoid crowds - you can bang the whole thing out including the crown jewels in 2 hours if you get there early and if you're a history buff it's a must see! Also I don't like the hop on and off bus in London - the traffic is too bad and it's just too slow. You're better off exploring on foot and using the Tube. Oh, and download City Mapper if you haven't already. It's a God send for navigating transportation!

[@deniseamat4380]

I usually take a large water bottle to keep in the pocket so I can drink water anytime I want it. Also, I always wear a sweater and possibly a wrap and use an oversized pillow case to put those in along with a blanket given by airlines. I love to sleep in the window because there is space for the large pillow I have "made" and I am not leaning against anyone else. I do not mind waking someone up is I HAVE to go to the bathroom! I find the aisles much more disturbing by people walking around and bumping me and also the food/drink carts. Also, we usually eat before we board the plane just so we can try to get to sleep before the food service. We take a sleeping pill right away and usually get a good 3-5 hours sleep. I always have eye covers and ear plugs also.

[@joannat1898]

Haha, we travel so similarly and I was nodding through most of this video. I do the nighttime bathroom routine too and I’ve found I actually fall asleep better. I also prefer the aisle for the reasons you said. And I’m 5’10” so I find I can stretch my legs a bit more easily. Thanks for sharing!

[@Bridge11e]

Flight attendant input: Walk around but please stay in economy. Most business guests won't want to be disturbed during quiet time. Please don't do stretches or "yoga" in the galley. The galley is a work space, also flight attendants deserve a break on a long haul flight and to eat in peace after the service. Use the space by the doors or between the lavatories not the actual galley.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you for this! All great points and yes.

[@janined5784]

Surely people can wait until they reach their destinations to do their yoga or stretches That's so I inconsiderate to the flight staff. What a cheek!

[@danakrupicka641]

Ew, I don’t think your input is necessary. Kind of sounds like more of a scolding than input. Hope I’m not your passenger. Thanks.

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

@@janined5784 if you're on a +10 hr flight, do the stretches as you walk towards the lavo! 5 min I think movin your body around is great.

[@randomk90]

I'm an American, I've been living in Europe for a few years, and I'm married to an EU citizen. Being comfortable is far more important than looking good or fitting in. It doesn't matter if you "look American." Just use common sense, don't wave your money around, and act respectable. Get pretty once you get to your hotel, if you want. The people on the plane, airport, and in public transport don't know you, don't care, and will likely never see you again. I can't stand it when world traveling Americans seem to think they're better than the "standard" American. We're all just people. The vast majority of Europeans couldn't care less about how fashionable you look.

[@SunnyOnTheInside]

Thanks for mentioning the fragrance. I get awful migraines from perfumes, BO is unpleasant but a bad smell is better than a bad migraine

[@vlm4962]

And take cough drops and a bottle of water. I learned the hard way that you don't want to have a coughing attack on an airplane. I had a mask on but still got the look. I wasn't sick but these days, you never know. Thank you for mentioning perfume. I gag when someone is wearing it.

[@dlynch1898]

I’m glad I found you. I am planning a trip to Israel from my home in California. So now that i know it can be done with a plan I can relax. TFS 💕

[@pekingese163]

At some point in my life I want to splurge for first class on a long-haul flight. I've done long haul flights in the middle seat in economy going to S. Korea. I tend to wake up often while sleeping and being super disappointed when not much time has passed.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah I’ve done it exactly twice and GAME CHANGER.

[@LisaBBoardwine]

Great tips Jen!! Love the "beat the rush" tip for the end of a flight and the take a walk tip!! Thanks!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

My pleasure, Lisa! Thanks for watching!

[@CandyceGirl]

You always share such good tips. You certainly are an organized person. Thanks for sharing. 🌹🌹

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

My pleasure, Candyce! I actually find that being overly organized lessens my anxiety so it all works but it is a little over the top!

[@niki3701]

Great tips! I’ve only done a couple long haul flights in my life and thankfully in business class (although biz class in the 90’s can’t hold a candle to what it is now). Can’t imagine a middle economy seat for 8+ hours. Give me a couple unisoms and a Bloody Mary and wake me up when I need my seat upright.

[@janined5784]

Yes, business class is great if you can afford it, but from Australia to LA, it costs about A$20,000.00. Not kidding. A relative did that trip about 4 years ago. Ridiculously expensive. Daylight robbery.

[@TinaSalamander]

I find I don't need a neck pillow on Delta/KLM. If you didn't know, their headrests fold out on either side (kind of like a winged chair) giving you a comfortable place to rest your head. No need to carry the bulky neck pillow (or the inflatable ones that never seem to hold a full body of air).

[@lesliechain7703]

My daughter is leaving for a college trip to France next week. I will have her watch this video. I think I may advise her to forgo contacts and just wear glasses to avoid any issues.This will be her first trip flying alone. I am excited and a bit nervous for her.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh that’s hard, Leslie!! But she’s going to do great!!😍😍😍

[@cindyellacott102]

Awesome tips! Funny how you would rather be on the aisle and be the one disturbed than be in a window seat and have to disturb someone 😘 Thanks for the mention of scent sensitivity. I don't have a problem but my husband has asthma and on a plane it is just so enveloping.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Honestly I suppose I’m sensitive to it because all my boys had asthma growing up? But yeah it’s just not a good idea. Thanks, Cindy!!

[@lisalu910]

I'm Team Window. Don't have to worry about folks waking you up to get out and go to the lavatory, but also don't have people bumping you all night long while they walk down the aisles to the lav. AND you can lean your head against the side of the plane so it's more comfortable. AND AND you can look out the window!

[@karenpedersoli6679]

Thanks for the tips! I am ready to start traveling again!!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Oh, Karen, ME TOO!!!!!! So ready!

[@amyrenee1390]

Jen your hair looks amazing!!! Thanks for the great tips! 😊

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you, Amy!! And you are most welcome!

[@chrisgabel8498]

Nice tips Jen. I fully agree you shouldn't drink on a plane. You're the only tuber I've seen say that. Surprised you have contacts to take off on the plane especially for an evening flight. Just wearing glasses on board I find easier. Almost all long haul start last meal service in Y 90 minutes before. 60 would make clean up later for landing. NC headphones are a must. Agreed. And anything that smells should be banned. However, this should include bodies. 😀. Never know what the person on that seat next to you is allergic to. Looking forward to the next list.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Well Chris the contacts are a vanity thing. I really don’t like the way I look in glasses!!

[@cynthiacalcagni8714]

Fabulous video. ! My husband and I are planning a trip to Aulani next year and I told him I can’t do the nonstop. I want to stop in LA for a day or 2 (Disneyland) and then go on. Maybe stop in San Fran on way home (NY). But those are still long flights so I appreciate these tips!!! Thanks Jen.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

That layover is a great idea and will help you adjust to the time change!

[@kelleydisney31]

These are really great tips and you mentioned a few things I haven’t thought about. Great video!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thank you so much, Kelley! I really do have a system and it works for me so was hoping others might find it useful!🥰

[@TerriR1818]

I’m taking notes as you speak. Love the travel trip tips vlogs. First Europe trip ever coming up next year. Is it weird I am already starting to assemble what I may need? Sometimes being an uber planner is a curse?!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Terri you’re talking to me, the queen of over-planning so absolutely not weird at all!!🤣🤣😍😍😍

[@Mhel2023]

I fly to SE Asia 1-2x per year, and I start planning and watching travel videos and trip reports 6-8 months out...I think I love the planning process as much as the trip itself 😂

[@chrissiepurcell617]

I'm going to Rwanda in June and already have a plastic tub so I can start dropping things in there. 😜

[@LweissTTU]

I am going to Switzerland in a couple of weeks. I live in Texas, and this is my first long haul flight. I am pretty much packed. 😂😂

[@luzmuralles4949]

Excellent video, great tips!!! Thank you Jen! ❤️

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

My pleasure!! So glad you liked it!

[@Ashleew]

Good tips! We are leaving for England and Scotland this month. Will only be our 3rd long haul vacation with kids. Kids make everything more complicated...

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It’s so true!! Good luck and I hope you have an amazing time!

[@lisalu910]

I'm in Atlanta too! So I'm guessing you probably fly Delta like I do. I don't fly long haul often, but my last trip back from Europe in late 2019 (right before Covid) was one of the most comfortable and enjoyable transatlantic flights I've had. It was Delta Comfort class, which was WELL worth the extra fare (while still about half the price of First Class.)

[@beccaschlomann7592]

Great tips! I don't know if or when I'll ever end up on a really long haul flight but I'm listening anyway, lol. The longest we've done is from NYC to CA a couple times, so about six hours, but it's been with our kids so it feels longer! Lol

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Uh yes let’s go with 6 hours with kids definitely qualifies as “long haul”😍😍😍

[@sammencia7945]

Business Class is fine. Leg room and room to move about. Premium Economy is 50% of that. It has enough legroom for avg person. The tall need Business Class legroom/ seat pitch. No side to side room in PE however.

[@kathyc7158]

Great advice! Thank you this video really helped answered a lot of my questions.

[@yvettesummers1339]

that is so funny Jen. I always clean the bathroom on flights as well

[@angellestone9160]

Thanks for cleaning y’all.

[@dorotapreiss4130]

Great tips! Thank you 🥰 Leaving for Europe in 10 days

[@kenhart3245]

Well done Jen!

[@jlmomrn5752]

I agree with fragrance!! that makes me sooo nauseous. And yes with Clorox wipes.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I just don't think people realize how much it can affect others, Judith! Thanks for watching!

[@elizadeei]

Hi, Would you send me a link for part two, unable to find. Thanks so much!

[@francinetjones1814]

Do you recommend compression socks as well?

[@francinetjones1814]

Yes

[@mimistans7715]

Thank you! So many good tips.

[@13104180]

Thanks for the Clorox wipes tip🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@SouthernGrannaElizabeth]

Excellent vlog! Thank you!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

You are most welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@abigailgerlach5443]

For us "peasants" in steerage, aka economy class, I wear knit pants, a light weight knit shirt, and carry a sweater/hoodie. Light slip on shoes and socks are easiest through TSA. I can't sleep on flights, but soothing music I can listen to and an eye mask get me close to rest.

[@roseoctober393]

🙌🙌 Keep those feet covered. I die inside every time I see barefoot or socks in the bathroom.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

It’s just so gross and btw why? Ugh.

[@meganquiah2547]

Dont go to the bathroom in your socks- HAHA! My husband was walking through and he thought you meant someone took their socks off and peed in them. LOL! He was like, WHO DOES THAT!?!?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Lol yeah well maybe we should say also don’t do that!!🤣😍😍😍

[@edwenahutchinson4780]

Lol

[@jlbnerdy]

Good tips...now to do my second flight trip soon....one you're familiar with: Atl to MCO!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Ah yes....that’s an easy one! Half the time they don’t even get to the drink service and you’re landing!! Safe travels, Jenny!

[@ngm35]

That's good to know

[@karlamendozakipps8144]

Anything for fear of flying. We fly San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Miami. I have bot flown since 2002

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I'm thinking of doing a video about this. Stay tuned!

[@LifewithFlorence_265]

Great tips, got a ten hour flight in two weeks and I'm really nervous.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

The chunking part is key! It’s not a 10 hour flight it’s a couple of meals with a nap in between. You got this!

[@dawnturpin]

NO 👏🏼ONE 👏🏼SHOULD 👏🏼BE👏🏼BAREFOOT👏🏼ON👏🏼A👏🏼PLANE👏🏼 🤢🤮

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I don’t understand why we have to say these things but evidence shows that we 100% DO

[@susankeleher1458]

As a flight attendant this is a huge pet peeve, thank you for saying this!!!🙌 Especially when adults send their little one bare foot or socks🤢

[@bluemistcabins]

I flew from Hanoi to Doha, Qatar a few days ago next to a guy who kicked off his sandals as soon as we took off. He was in the window seat and had one foot pulled up to him in the seat and the other against the interior of the plane. He was barefoot the entire 7 hour trip...🥴. One time I was happy to be wearing a mask.

[@kap849]

@@bluemistcabins lol. One time I flew from Japan to Germany in flipflops. Well, it was still hot like summer (October 3rd) and I brought a pair of shoes to wear on my flight. Lo and behold my China airlines flight was hot! I got to Germany and October was not anywhere near to summer. Long story short, I broke my very own flying rules and I kinda feel like a ninja now. I am not going barefoot on a plane or airport unless it's a life or death situation.

[@OrganizedbyChance]

Great tips! While I’ve not taken a long haul flight yet, I hope to be able to in the near future.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I shall be your guide! LOL! Here's to hoping that happens soon!

[@OrganizedbyChance]

Girls trip!

[@amandaflanagan4244]

Thanks for pointing out the scent thing! My mom gets so sick with smells and I can’t believe how many people never think of it! Another great video! I know your boys are older but do you have any tips of flying with young kids?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I might do that as a totally separate video because we traveled with them a lot!!

[@amandaflanagan4244]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge that would be awesome!

[@cg00000]

I may be facing a 28 hr flight, i have severe pain, spinal and joint issues, would need to lie down. Is business class enough to lie down?

[@solo.life.travels7215]

I will take my 1st international trip in August, 12hrs. Economy. I just don't want to get blood clots 😣

[@natalyperez9764]

The feet thing.... ew. I’m with you, do not come near me if you have no shoes on! Great tips and tricks!!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Nataly!!

[@wendybeattie6935]

I rub Vaseline on the inside of my nostrils so my nose isn’t so dry during the flight and then before I get off I just blow my nose and wipe it all away

[@supatramays3100]

Great info

[@Skater21Loverboyz]

Helpful thank you! I'm not a vegetarian, but I cannot do meat on an airplane. TMI but I will vomit when the plane descends. I'm super excited for vegetarian meal though! Maybe, I should have marked myself as vegan though because I don't eat cheese or fish either on flights lol!!

[@charlenerichmond3221]

I am travelling for a month, in Nov. And starting in Nova Scotia to Toronto to Vegas, to Arizona, to Vancouver BC Canada, can u help me with packing and what to wear. Thanks in advance!

[@gracejames6036]

I eat very carefully on trips as well.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I always err on the side of caution! Would rather be a little hungry than sick. Thanks for watching, Grace!

[@eatandexercise1]

Which noise canceling headphones do you recommend?

[@amytraveltrails8735]

More videos like this!! Please😍🥰😘😘🥰😍

[@paulacarter9498]

Great tips! I’m still conflicted about my top layer on a flight to India. In the fall, we are taking a train to NYC for a flight to New Delhi. We are spending the day in NYC and will either go to the Met or MOMA. I don’t want to look like a slob in the city but I don’t want to roast when I get off the plane. I’m packing carry-on only. Straight leg yoga pants, a loose T and ? I love the denim jacket with a scarf but denim is bulky in the bag. Help. 😂❤

[@simplejoy1672]

Great Tips...taking notes and now I can’t wait to travel!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Woohoo, Maureen!! Go get it!

[@SteveFeatherstone]

Any top tips for dealing with Jetlag wither at destination or when you return home?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

YES! Get on the time where you are as soon as possible and stop doing the math for what time it is at home. It's mind over matter! LOL!

[@s.p642]

Flying for the first time HOU to LHR. What about compression socks? I'm in my fifties and have never worn them on a long flight, but feel like I should. Any tips on this?

[@jamesschlueter8285]

I have no bad health conditions but when I’ve gone to Hawaii or the UK I always wear compression socks. I also take an aspirin (baby) on the flight. A friend of mine was on a long flight with his wife and she developed a leg condition that ruined their trip it was so bad. You might want to ask you doctor if you have any clogged up arteries or any circulation problems or diabetes.

[@karenvonbargen4472]

I do have vein damage in one leg and always, always wear compression socks on the plane. Even if you don’t have a vascular problem they keep your feet from swelling up and being smushed by your shoes during the flight. If you don’t like the whole long sock use calf compression sleeves. I recommend Sockwell and Incrediware

[@bandavimala5354]

Iam a Indian really very nice 👍 bag but how can i buy

[@spark_6710]

My mom loves window side !! I kinda ,too ! But,it gets real cold !!! 🥶 And it increases tge chance of ear ache !! Right ? I am the person who uses the bathroom a lot often ,so I prefer the aisle sides ! Lol. But, I get bumped a lot for that which I hate !! Lol.✈️💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@TeamKipp]

What is your personal carry on bag please? Looks like the away personal carry on?

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Good eye! Yes it’s the Everywhere Bag from Away

[@hangtruong5911]

Love your hair 😊

[@tawnyamahaffey2377]

Yes about the fragrance and thank you for the sleeping tips! I seem to never sleep well on a plane. Is there a specific neck pillow that you like? We got one but it’s super hard and not comfortable.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

There is but one of the kids borrowed it and I can’t remember the brand - but it’s the micro bead one that they sell in the airports

[@tawnyamahaffey2377]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge thank you!

[@pappyone6062]

All great points! I’m so like you when I fly but I get ready before going to the airport for an overnight flight. We do a lot of those from Hawaii to the mainland, about 8 hours. I get ready for “bed” before I leave home if it’s a late overnight flight. I hate airplane food so i usually eat dinner before I get to the airport. Peoples obsession with overhydrating while flying is comical to me. And before anyone jumps down my throat in the comments, I am a physician so I don’t need advice on the effects of dehydration in an 8 hour overnight flight. I don’t get up multiple times at home during the night to drink water so Why would I need to do that on a plane? I drink very little on the plane so I don’t have to keep getting up to use the restroom. My bladder waking me is not a good recipe for sleep. And generally If I sleep, great, if not i read a book or watch a couple movies. Then a big cup of good coffee after I land. I may be a bit tired that day but if I flew to a different country then I’m having too much fun to be too tired until evening.

[@BobandKellyGo]

Sleeping has always been the biggest challenge for me on long haul flights, Love the idea of keeping your “home bedtime routine” to get your body in that space. Flying overseas business or first is such a huge bucket list item for me! 😀

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah did Delta one recently from London and OMG GAME CHANGER. Sadly not something I can do regularly. Kelly, they came around with an ice cream sundae cart with cordials to pour over the top.

[@BobandKellyGo]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge wait what?????? 😮 that’s it. I’m saving my pennies starting now. It could take me 10 years, but ice cream cart and first class here I come 🤣

[@drewrichardson8789]

You need to adjust to where you are going not home. Especially with 10, 12 or 14 hour time shifts. Start a week before. Go to bed earlier or later depending on schedule. And move 2 hours per day.

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Wow this is such a helpful video. I can feel like I learned from a long haul travel expert. You are incredible! What I can only share about long haul travel is having a great carry on bag that can help you with a little ease for your things that you will need most of the time during travel. I use Nomad Lane Bento Bag, a duffel bag that packs like suitcase and fits under your seat. Long haul on a economy seat? no problem. Though I know it just help a little. Still wanna share. thanks!

[@robynmcfarland5800]

I usually leave my contacts in and “deal” with refreshing them when I wake up... but now you have me wondering ....

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Robyn I think it’s mostly psychological - I’m evidently a 5 year old and need my bedtime routine to be consistent!🤣🤣😍

[@spark_6710]

I am a vegetarian myself, too !! For 13 years now ! I was a vegan for 17 years before that !! My mom always wanted to marry to a pilot ! That's so~cool !!! 👍👍✈️💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@annaallred6845]

The sink water isn’t potable, though

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

For brushing teeth? Yes I take a bottle of water with me and also I have one time use tooth brushes

[@jcarey1357]

Looking cute is important. We’re talking facts no pajamas lol. Everything you said was perfect 👌 although I can have a splash of liquor on the flight 🥂... or 2.. what would Mariah do? Lol seat preferences the same always fear that others will be asleep when I need to get up!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously i don’t need the stress of that!! Lol! And Mariah would have the champagne!

[@MarcellinaMoon]

I’d love to get your opinion on the best neck pillow! I’ve never used one but I have a long, early flight from NYC to LAX early next year and want to sleep if I can!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

I can’t seem to find it but it’s the brand they sell at all the airports and it’s the simple micro-bead kind, truly nothing fancy, and it’s not too big. Maybe cloudz is the brand? I loaned it to one of the boys and they aren’t here for me to nag about it.🥰

[@MarcellinaMoon]

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge lol thanks! I did a little digging on neck pillows and wow, there are some crazy options out there! The Trtl pillow looked cool to me! Thanks again!

[@falldoughnuts]

Jen, can you share which headphones you're using that stay comfortable that long? Thanks!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Absolutely! I have 2 different sets the ones I currently love are by Taotronics and they’re wireless Bluetooth

[@kathrynmcfarlane1243]

I’ve done it all first class economy back front aisle window exit and in the end I’m always jet lagged

[@moose354]

I like to put on my first class airline jammies right after boarding. There's that five-course dinner. My wife says that 98% of my dinner will be in me and the other 2% will be on me. I will let my jammies take the hit. No more food on my shirt. You just can't take me anywhere. Window or aisle? I'll take both.

[@toycarpgmr]

Economy also known as steerage. A pillow maybe. A blanket...probably not. Space in the overhead..good luck. Good food no chance.

[@missmayflower]

Hahahaha…that’s me in the window seat, worried all the time.

[@Karideplov]

My husband wants to know how to stay awake (for me not him) on a flight. I have spent my whole life flying between California and spain...multiple round trips. I kid you not that I can take a power nap between sitting down and before take-off. I take another power nap just waiting for the drink cart to make it to my row. I take power naps during the safety procedures.I am incapable of staying awake. Last year I did long haul from spain to Chicago with my family. I had to pay attention to both my daughters. I STRUGGLED to not fall alsleep during the flight because there was no time where they both napped at the same time. I sleep on all planes, cars and trains.

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

This is my mom to a T. My dad used to say road trips with her were like traveling with a potato in the passenger seat because she didn’t move and hardly uttered a sound🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gingereaves4097]

I am so envious as I have trouble falling asleep in my own bed. I have chronic insomnia!

[@Karideplov]

@@gingereaves4097 unfortunately this is only on transportation. I get into my own bed and I’m wide awake until 3 am when I have to be up by 7am. I swear I’m like a baby that needs to be rocked to sleep 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@gingereaves4097]

@@Karideplov I am sorry as I know how miserable that is. I have had insomnia problems for the past 20 years. As a teacher, I had to get up at 6:00 am to get ready for work, so I felt terrible so many work days. Fortunately, I was able to retire after 43 years of teaching and for the most part do not have to get up early.

[@jubilee16777]

i’m flying for 26 hours next year… as a minor without my family.

[@packyourpixiedust]

What make-up wipes do you use? I need an easy travel wipie??

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Neutragena and another viewer commented that they sell them in single use now! Super easy for travel.

[@annemarie2921]

Great video as always! Great tips for any length of trip! {{{hugs}}}

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Anne Marie!!

[@twobowsandabro1644]

I just finished your ‘Married to a Commercial Pilot’ video. The comments were disabled, or I would have posted this there :) Question: Since there is no arguing that aviation is in the blood, is your husband growing anxious about mandatory retirement? Are you? Sidebar: I am married to a commercial pilot, as well. He’s almost ten years my senior (52 yo). We have been married for almost 25 years, so this is the only life I (we) know. He’s mentioned retirement recently. It is most definitely NOT something he is looking forward to. Their careers make up so much of who they are. Not quite their entire identity, but pretty darn close. Just curious, as we seem to be approaching another transition in his career...xx

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Yeah sorry about that I was getting some wacky stuff on that video so turned off the comments. We talk about it a lot as Scott will be 54 in March so we are even closer than you are! We have considered everything from him taking another aviation job to buying a business. I wouldn’t say we are anxious but we both know we won’t be ready to retire so not sure what will happen! Yes, a new transition coming up for sure!

[@marciaricksgers2018]

Make sure to take your bottled water into the bathroom with you when you want to brush your teeth. The water in the bathroom is not potable.

[@OURHAPPYPLACE]

No naked feet on my armrest please! lol

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Seriously. Just no.☹️🤣🥰

[@OURHAPPYPLACE]

@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge 🤢🤢🤢

[@Mhel2023]

Omg....that happened to me on my last long haul. As everyone is settling in, a set of TOES magically appears in the space between my seat and the one next to me. I immediately SHOVED an airline pillow in the space and wedged it to close the space completely. The lady put her feet back on the deck. I was so grossed out lol 😣

[@majorhollingshead5906]

Hair is on point. 😘

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Awww thanks, Major!!

[@jlbnerdy]

I second this!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

Thanks, Jenny!

[@RunFitMama]

Omgggg people actually go to the bathroom in SOCKS?!

[@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge]

You wouldn’t believe. So gross!

[@ngm35]

Mine 17hours every time i go home

[@ginataormina4088]

Thank you thank you for telling people not to apply fragrance! Fragrance causes migraines, seizures, and asthma attacks. Plus with the mix of everyone’s fragrance...it smells bad

[@conquest7563]

My schedule is 2 weeks on/off ems ka9.🤑🤑🤑