What's in my CARRY ON & How to Sleep on a Plane (FLIGHT HACKS)

30 TRAVEL HACKS to get the best sleep on your flight & CARRY ON PACKING TIPS so you know what to bring on the plane.
No one wants to start their vacation or business trip feeling tired and jetlagged. Sleeping on the plane on a long haul flight is important, but if you have ever wondered how do you sleep with a mask, or if you should you take a pill , this video is for you! Stay tuned for 30 AIRPLANE tips and tricks to fall asleep fast and get the best sleep on your next flight.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Top Tips for sleeping on a plane
0:32 - Tip #1: Choose a nonstop flight
0:49 - Tip #2: Fly overnight
0:55 - Tip #3: Upgrade to first class
1:10 - Discounted first class seat
1:17 - Tip #4: Why window seats are the best
1:34 - Tip #5: Book the window and aisle seat as a couple
1:54 - Tip #6: The worst places to sit on a plane
2:09 - Tip #7: The worst seats on the plane
2:14 - Tip #8: Best websites for getting the best seats
2:27 - Tip #9: Pack a smaller bag within your carryon
2:45 - Tip #10: Exercise before flight
2:55 - Tip #11: Wear comfy clothes and layers
3:12 - Tip #12: Ask flight attendants for extra pillow or blankets
3:24 - Tip #13: Expert pillow placement
3:30 - Tip #14: Pack an eye mask & earplugs
3:40 - Tip #15: Sticky note for flight attendant
4:02 - Tip #16: Decide on a comfy mask
4:16 - Tip #17: Bring a toque/toboggan/beanie
4:29 - Tip #18: Should you watch a movie?
4:55 - Tip #19: Pack your earbuds
5:09 - Tip #20: Download headspace app
5:18 - Tip #21: Replicate what you do at home (read a book)
5:41 - Tip #22: Melatonin to help you sleep
5:51 - Tip #23: Herbal tea
6:21 - Tip #24: Avoid coffee or black tea
6:29 - Tip #25: Avoid soda pop
6:44 - Tip #26: Avoid alcohol
7:08 - Tip #27: Stick to water
7:20 - Tip #28: Benefits of boarding a plane last
8:08 - Tip #29: Try different sleep positions
8:32 - Tip #30: 2 Creative uses for a scarf
9:04 - Bonus Tip - Set phone alarm to prepare to land
9:26 - COMMENT - What do you do to get the best flight sleep?
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[@magietagie]

There is a reason airplanes are is cold, it’s because people tend to faint more easily while flying because of a medical condition known as hypoxia. It occurs when the body tissue doesn’t receive enough oxygen. High cabin pressure and warm temperatures can further this reaction. It’s fairly common in airline passengers. Since body temperatures vary, airlines will keep the temperature on the low side just to be safe.

[@swittick]

1, Scottevest microfleece hoodie - game changer for being comfortable, getting around excess luggage fees, and being organised in your seat. 2, carryon bag goes in the locker opposite and across the aisle from you. You get to see what is happening with your luggage this way.

[@davesaunders7080]

If you are seated at window( I like that seat too) remember the outside air at cruising altitude is -40 to -57 Celsius. Interior rows are a little warmer. Maybe get an extra pillow and blanket to put against outside wall.

[@PortableProfessional]

Oh didn’t even think of this, thanks Dave!

[@steveemail5918]

Yes, the lower back pillow is a total game changer. Have been doing that for years.

[@sweetxharmony]

Note from someone working in aviation: do not drink airplane water, its not very clean. Only ask for bottled water. Do not ask for drinks that require hot water, like coffee or tea.

[@PortableProfessional]

Yikes! I keep hearing this - need to remember! thank you!

[@davesaunders7080]

Ice machines anywhere are hit and miss too, I only ask for drinks with no ice, I find they usually are cold enough for me.

[@letterbox203]

Thank you!

[@Mms328]

Really, not even hot water? ☹️ I so like to bring my own tea bags and ask for hot water once on the flight..!

[@sweetxharmony]

@@Mms328 no hot or cold/=

[@sunilgoswami007]

Some good tips there One thing I was going to comment about again was not drinking the water in the plane, I got it from a forum but someone already beat me to it. My usual trick is to always have my normal jacket with me even if the weather is warm. It has many pockets for passport, pen, powerbank etc, so I don't need to get into my cabin bag during the flight. I can use it as an extra blanket (the blanket they give you is always too short), the warmth makes it easy to fall asleep. If sleeping forward on the tray then I can use the jacket as a pillow because the tray is actually quite low for a comfortable sleeping position.

[@VegasNegus]

I avoid the regular meal served on longer flights. Instead I pre order a fruit plate or a vegan meal. Even though I am not a vegan I find the lighter meal easy to digest and for me it reduces jet lag.

[@steveemail5918]

I too travel a lot (globally). Love you're series - all good advice for both new and experienced travelers. Keep up the good work.

[@PortableProfessional]

So great to have an experienced traveller in the comment section! I’ll be checking back to you for tips 😉 Happy New Year!

[@GauravYadav-qe3hn]

Thanks for tips

[@paddyanne2024]

Thank you! I enjoy listening to your tips.

[@MiaHessMusic]

Great advice, thanks!

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@patsyfoister684]

Love the scarf as a foot rest! I will be visiting England next year. Thanks!

[@Melaniexb1]

Bless you! I love listening to Momma mia too! For my plane rides

[@expeditionconfidential8853]

Excellent tips! I especially appreciate the one where a couple purchase a window and aisle seat. On a full flight one can scoot over and give their neighbor the aisle seat. Brilliant!

[@marvawiebe4364]

Great ideas! Many I haven't heard before!

[@andrewspeed9118]

Good quality noise cancelling headphones are also a must. Preferably in-ear so you can sleep on a pillow without them uncomfortably digging in. Loving your channel ❤️

[@PortableProfessional]

Good tip! Love those, Andrew

[@debrathompson8369]

Really well done. Thankyou

[@PortableProfessional]

Thank you so much, Debra! Hope you picked up some new tips :)

[@jennekern2473]

I hit the pharmacy and bought a soft neck brace. It holds my head in a comfortable position for sleep.

[@deey48]

I appreciate your content so much. I feel like everyone should know about you

[@PortableProfessional]

Aw thank you! More to come! :)

[@swatifanse2463]

Very nicely and useful information. Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏

[@StanHasselback]

These tips are truly where you excell Megan. On long trips to Asia I've found the front of the plane is warmer than the back. Also I leaned a new Canadian word, toque = beanie in the U.S.

[@vickiesmith3021]

Thank you so very much for your video 😊.

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome!

[@nminimah]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

[@michael8590]

Thanks Meghan good tips! I'm going to venice shortly from ny and didn't think about the post it notes on your mask. Last time on Delta they didn't wake me up for the meal and i was disappointed. It does get cold i boarded with shorts on my way back from the Philippines because it's hot there big mistake 😁.

[@jannebrija9879]

Best medication to take are those car sickness medication (Meclizine), it prevents upset stomach, nausea, dizziness and best of all it's side effect is drowsiness. It is slow acting so better time the time you take it well to give enough time that the medication's effect is already kicking in at your ascend but not before you go through the TSA line. I suggest 30mins to an hour prior to boarding and also don't take it for a short hour and a half to two hours flight. It will ensure you that you won't get flight sickness and sound sleep throughout your flight.

[@labtechsuperstar]

I really liked the tip about the carry-on in the carry-on. It makes a lot of sense. The only reason I *don't* like being last to board is because it means I won't get overhead bin space. Ugh.

[@PortableProfessional]

So true, pros and cons

[@leohoward7282]

Great tips Megan and your outfit is awesome

[@PortableProfessional]

Thrift shopping ;)

[@leohoward7282]

@@PortableProfessional it clearly works for you beautiful outfit. Being a guy i'm a lot more Bulky so might not work for me lol. But women have bargin hunting in their DNA at birth lol.

[@chicanica64]

I will try the scarf trip to hold neck while sleeping! This one I will try for sure.

[@tanyacollier5048]

Hi Megan I'm from Australia and my mum and I flew to Las Vegas via lax on United airlines. We always take the last row seats a and c leaving the middle row vacant. On a trip going and returning we scored 2 rows of 3 to ourselves my mum moved in front of me going to lax made a poor man's buisness class seat. Coming back to Australia mum moved in the middle and no we never asked permission, I stayed in the back row which was our seats reclined took all the pillows and blankets nice and cosy we had bad turbulence I was out for 8 hrs on a 13hr flight the rocking put me to sleep.for some reason if you fly the right time no one likes the last row the airline stewards didn't say anything and mum moved before the doors were even closed. Megan thank you for your great videos I really enjoy them. 🇦🇺❤

[@kumbackquatsta]

thoughts on those inflatable table pillows? the scarf head restraint sounds pretty genius

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Feet-hammock? You really are full of surprises.

[@PortableProfessional]

Haha! Thanks for watching!

[@Peaches100]

i was very cold last time i flew! xx

[@leohoward7282]

Great Vlog Megan as always very few people can make the sound of being grossed out sound so cute lol.

[@PortableProfessional]

Truly how I feel about those tray tables! 😂

[@leohoward7282]

@@PortableProfessional I can Imagine certainly sounds like a physical reaction kind of noise rather than the noise done for effect purposes lol.

[@toddkight7643]

@@PortableProfessional To flesh it out for those wondering why the tray tables are insanely unsanitary, thousands of women every day change baby diapers on live babies sitting bare-assed on tray tables while zero feedback is given. ALWAYS carry & use sanitary wipes EVERYWHERE in public facilities!!!!!

[@acgallan]

I love your red bag. Where did you get it? Looks like MEC?

[@AngelsDiamonds]

Bluetooth earphones eye mask can that be used with ur iPod with stories to sleep to that’s been saved? I have to use sleep aid to get any sleep insomniac so I take that with melatonin a neck pillow and maybe a hoodie

[@sophiadoll4793]

I booked my flight threw Expedia but i would have had to pay like $76 to choose a seat. if i get to the airport gate quick enough do you think i would have a chance to pick my seat or.... Thanks for another uber helpful video.

[@stwin11]

I suggest dedicating a video about using the scarf to help sleep - would love to know more

[@elyc.1554]

I roll my jacket and put it in my lower back as a cushion if there is no extra pillow or if I am wearing 2 jackets during winter.

[@PortableProfessional]

Very smart, Ely!

[@marianaesterhuyse720]

Where can I buy your bag that you use when you are on the airplane

[@lis2010]

This is completely random but, you posted a video on my birthday aswell as my sisters lol

[@markppennington6639]

One trick that has worked for me is to make a pillow out of my coat. You turn one sleeve inside out, roll up your coat and stuff it into the sleeve like you are stuffing one sock into another. This gives you a nice long neck pillow. ZZZZzzzzzz

[@PortableProfessional]

Genius, thanks for sharing, Mark!

[@tuyetvo4353]

I always request for window seat or aisle.

[@ngm35]

I'm always the last one lol😆

[@Luckygirl985]

Where did you get that eyemask

[@CKGilabert]

I’m enjoying your video. Great tips. I only disagree with advising people to just find a seat without permission. Flight attendants already deal with so much stress from the people who board the plane that I’m sure they’d appreciate the consideration that comes from asking for permission.

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you like it and thanks for sharing your point of view. I appreciate comment.

[@maryclark8661]

Have a drink, take your sleeping pill if that is your Normal thing to do, put ear phones in with a good cd in your player, wrap your blanket around you with seat belt on top, use a horse shoe blow up pillow around your neck. It will keep your neck steady and not flop around, lean seat back, count to ten silently and you are off to dreamland. Slept from Maui until they woke us for Breakfast before landing in Scottsdale AZ. Great nite of sleep. Was in first class, aisle seat, US Airway.

[@SmileyForLife1]

I’m kinda binge watching your videos currently 😅😍 love them! But am I the only curious person that wants to buy that sleep mask and is unable to find it online? 😂 Next trip is in 17 days: Vancouver

[@paulavorisek4078]

I saw some in my local Walmart actually near the luggage section! Sometimes the $ stores carry them in with the cosmetics. Too

[@SmileyForLife1]

@@paulavorisek4078 ahhhh!! I thought I can find it online haha. No Walmart in Germany 😂

[@wabbitwabbit6822]

King haul flights, I change my sneaker to a light foldable flats.

[@cetinozden6937]

Hello🌼

[@Ali-xt2ex]

Lol this is the most usable tips from a youtube channel

[@rashie]

👍👍

[@JKuster87]

So leaving the tray table down is no longer recognized as an indication to wake for the meal??? Or is that only known by some flight attendants/airlines?

[@PortableProfessional]

Oh I've never actually heard this! In general, if someone is sleeping on the table the attendant will not wake them.... at least that's what I have seen

[@HR-wd6cw]

Most airlines that have assigned seats may not allow you to switch seats. I believe this is for safety reasons (and if there is a crash and they need to identify people). Some airlines, like Southwest, that doesn't have assigned seating, may allow this though. You may be able to ask if you can take a different seat that is free, and they may let you (they may need to document a seat change though if it's an assigned-seat arrangement). This is why I generally won't switch seats with people either. I know that some people like to say that someone should switch a seat if someonea sks especially if the other person is flying with family, but part of me says that that falls on the other person more so than the person who is being asked to switch seats since it means lack of planning on the other person's part. So unless there is a good reason, I generally don't switch (I don't usually get asked anyway, and the one time I did, it was on Southwest, which they don't assign seats anyway).

[@sugarbear1225]

👍🏾

[@chrismarcus3058]

great video lispy. always with the Canadian YT'er hand gesture theatrics in these beauties. keep up the good work.

[@toddkight7643]

Severely doubt ever being able to walk around & find a whole group of seats unoccupied (unless it is a very undesirable flight!). No possible way I could ever sleep on a flight (unless in business or first!). Best liquid to help sleep is either milk or half&half.

[@purplewildflower1031]

Just a safety note: I've read in several articles that it's best to keep your shoes on, just in case of an emergency. To any flight attendants, is this a good safety tip? Many thanks.

[@turtleduckoomii]

my moms a flight attendant and according to her you should definitely keep your shoes on, 1. for safety reasons as you said and 2. so they dont get lost

[@sherrytolbird154]

I wear compression socks and take aspirin before flying to prevent blood clots and get up and stretch every two hours

[@PortableProfessional]

Compression socks are great! Enjoy your travels, Sherry

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I thought I was the only one booking an aisle and window seats when traveling with someone! I wear compression socks when flying, so I take off my shoes and add a pair of fluffy socks on top

[@PortableProfessional]

Yes, Dominique!! Love compression socks 🧦😍

[@shahjehan]

Which domestic flights in Canada or the US have pillow or blankets?

[@PortableProfessional]

None that i have been on unfortunately!

[@mardellemorris5709]

Bear in mind these items may not have been cleaned before you get them.

[@EscapingtheEmptyNest]

A lot of talk about empty seats. I can't remember the last flight I took that wasn't packed

[@PortableProfessional]

Definitely depends on where you are flying and your departure airport. Flights within US I’ve found to be pretty full!

[@EscapingtheEmptyNest]

@@PortableProfessional flew to Hawaii in March from DFW. I would have loved to have had an empty seat near me for the 8 hour flight

[@toddkight7643]

@@EscapingtheEmptyNest The internet computer reservation systems have been optimized so much that any flight with a decent amount of passengers will be maximized as much as possible!

[@EscapingtheEmptyNest]

@@toddkight7643 it's funny you say that. I have a flight to boston next week that has 18 out of 100 seats sold and selected. I know there could be some base economy seats in there that don't have a seat selection yet, but I'm going back and forth between hoping it stays mostly empty for comfort, and hoping some more seats get sold so they don't cancel the flight

[@toddkight7643]

@@EscapingtheEmptyNest The Pandemic's Effect on air travel is a Wild Card that I didn't really delve into, but it is a constant variable--whether we like it or not!!!

[@anthonyalves3993]

Some people get mad when you recline your seat!!!

[@davidjewood]

Give me a neck pillow and a eye mask and its good night Vienna 😴

[@tvbox6955]

****************** Try noise cancelling earphones (the ones that go in the ear) and you will never fly without them. 🙂 *******

[@smarthydroponics]

I tend to just watch movies still my eyes close

[@letterbox203]

You'd have to be rather bold to get up and look for empty row and relocate into them. I think it would make me feel uneasy during the flight and that would put me on edge, lol. But I have to say, it's a good idea for those who have the nerves to do so :)

[@PortableProfessional]

Very true! I do find that the empty seats don’t last long though and I’ve gotten more comfortable with grabbing them 🙈

[@mrslcom]

The flight crew actually needs the seat assignment information in order to calculate the weight distribution of the aircraft. Too many people switching seats can upset the balance and can actually put the aircraft at risk.

[@kathymcleod6838]

@@mrslcom this is true only for take off

[@jackiekidwell1826]

Using a scarf to tie your head to the head test is not the best idea. I really do not want someone in front of me cover my screen.

[@PortableProfessional]

This is a GREAT point!!! Depends on the design of the seat. Definitely could not be used if the screen extends to the top if the back of the seat

[@sherryschumacher1881]

Yes, and who wants some stranger's scarf hanging near their tray and food/drink - not me!

[@crisyorke1328]

@@sherryschumacher1881 Yup!

[@FelixRamos-rz7fo]

Hey can a bring a vape pen?

[@PortableProfessional]

Yes, in your carry on. The link fowww.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping-devices#:~:text=Electronic%20smoking%20devices%20are%20allowed,for%20examples%20of%20effective%20measuresr TSA rules.

[@louiselessels117]

Reclining seats is not always goo. What about when you do it before the first meal, so the person behind you has to eat a meal trying to stop the drink sliding off the table. Very annoying. The further back you recline the seat, the more you'll annoy the person sitting behind you. I usually leave my seat upright out of respect for others

[@Anonymous502]

You shouldn't be telling people to switch seats. Flight attendants are supposed to tell you to go back to your assigned seat. The seat that you switched to can have extra legroom for example, which you have not paid for, so you shouldn't be sitting there.

[@u_t_d_s_h-1_a]

Find some hard liquor to fill up on, it'll do a lot of good to the person on board should sleeping catching up on some rest be of the essence.

[@user-ff9px6yb6g]

I have to admit that if I was the person behind you and you tied your scarf around the seat covering my movie screen, or it was hanging down in the way and kept me from using my tray table, I wouldn't be super happy with you. Also, reclining seats seems to be a hot topic of debate these days. I personally think reclining is acceptable. Some of us have back issues and need the seat reclined, and honestly my pain level and ability to walk off the airplane at the end of the flight trumps any perceived inconvenience to the person behind me. I think that if you're someone who thinks its rude to recline your seat out of "respect" for the person behind you, consider giving that same "respect" to the person in front of you who is reclining their seat. They might have a very good reason you know nothing about! And if you need more space, pay the upgrade fee...like I do often because I'm so tall and like more space in the event the person in front of me does want to recline their seat. Its not my place to tell them they can't. And it isn't yours either. We all pay for all the features of our seat, and we shouldn't be demoralized for using them.

[@arunrocks02]

How old are you then? You always look the same way 😅

[@pureblood8427]

pass on the face diaper

[@twulff7060]

Seriously, just change your seat after take-off? Not only is that extremely selfish, but it also makes the work of the flight attendance much more complicated, just because they must look after passengers who play musical cheers and that holds up the entire process on board. So, thank you very much for me having to wait for my service, because you have the great idea of wandering around and trying new seats… But mor important, if you just switch seats without asking for permission, you change the weight distribution of the plane! And that can have serious (!) consequences for the safety of the flight. In worst case it can lead to a plane being uncontrollable and crash! So no, it’s not a good idea to ask for forgiveness then ask for permission. And to tell you the truth: for someone who claims to be an expert in flight traveling, that is one of the most stupid things I have ever heard of, and that disqualifies you from everything you have ever said. If you don’t understand that the safety on board is the most important thing on a flight, you don’t understand anything!