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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3422   
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I do long hauls pretty often, this year alone did 5 round trips to Asia, not to mention the short ones around Europe.
I actually prefer the long ones, planes are usually more comfy, although they differ airline to airline. My recommendation is to check in online as early as possible. I prefer to take an isle seat in the middle rows of seats. Less likely to get disturbed. Strangely, since Covid, flights are much more busy (and expensive). 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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20th Nov 2023 8:23am |
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| BrickBox Member Since: 05 Oct 2021 Location: Wales Posts: 838  
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Load up your devices with plenty of pod casts and films that the flight may not be able to offer.
Focus your mind on something like sourcing parts/make a list for your Defender etc. Any distractions will help. Also, walk around often and chat to other people while you’re in a queue for the toilet etc. Spend a little extra on a travel pillow etc. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS. |
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20th Nov 2023 8:39am |
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| jim4244 Member Since: 13 Apr 2014 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 803  
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I find that the below works quite well for me
*Always fly Business Class. If you have booked economy then when you drop your bags on the day of the flight ask if there are any cheap upgrades available. Ask for an aisle seat. *Don't get drunk or take weird medication recommended by "Dave down the pub" Stay hydrated and walk around the cabin every couple of hours. *Think about investing in a set of over the ear noise cancelling head phones. Absolutely brilliant pieces of kit that take you off to your own little world. *Try to focus on how great the end result of arriving in Australia will be! Sorry that I can't help more. Which airline and route are you flying? Jim |
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20th Nov 2023 12:26pm |
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| piechipsandpeas Member Since: 12 May 2021 Location: Albany, Western Australia Posts: 215  
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Focus on the destination and don't worry about the flight..............................sharks, snakes, spiders, bull ants, box jellyfish, blue ringed octopus
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20th Nov 2023 12:26pm |
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| piechipsandpeas Member Since: 12 May 2021 Location: Albany, Western Australia Posts: 215
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...........and the crocs.
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20th Nov 2023 12:44pm |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1019  
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big baggy loose clothing, easy on/off shoes and socks, move every hour for at least 5 mins, plus think of the fun you'll have at the end destination. Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
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20th Nov 2023 3:08pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 
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Pre-retirement I used to do 3-4 long haul flights a year - in the cheapest seats available. I arrived at JFK to board a BA flight to LHR and popped into the W H Smiths in the BA terminal to get a book just as they were closing for the night and after paying for the book the cashier put a fist full of wrapped free sample Tylenol tablets in the bag with the book. I could just read the label and they were anti-histamine “sleep aid” tablets……….. I didn’t bother raking them but my next flight was London to Dunedin via Singapore/Sydney/Auckland and Wellington. London - Singapore I was in a bulkhead seat next to a lady with a very young baby……………. After dinner I popped a couple of the Tylenol and the next thing I knew we were on approach to Changi Airport! Lady next to me commented that she didn’t know how I had managed any sleep as her baby had been kicking me all through the flight and what were the tablets she saw me pop! In the UK we cannot get quite such strong antihistamine as you can in the States but Boots anti-hay fever antihistamine works pretty well as a sleeping tablet I’ve since found. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
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20th Nov 2023 4:04pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3511 
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Breathing. I know you have to breathe (that’s a given) but to alleviate anxiety, breath exercises work a treat.
Breathe in and hold for seven seconds. Breathe out and hold for eleven seconds (or whatever works for you in that kind of proportion). Do this as you require. It works for relaxation as well. Anxiety is a horrible thing and it can grip anyone at any time. Good luck. I hope it goes well and you have a good flight. As for flying Business Class, I thoroughly recommend it. My bank balance, not so much so  Only managed an upgrade once on the flight out. The flight back in Cattle Class was a bit of a disappointment |
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20th Nov 2023 4:23pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Completely agree with the above. As a very long-lived long haul flier the above is excellent advice. Especially for the 6 foot and over person, the aisle seats or the emergency exit seats are key. As for "sanity" gear: Noise cancelling earphones are excellent as are those with a 3.5mm phono jack so you can use them with the in-flight entertainment system. You cannot expect SUB charging so take a battery pack with you if you intend to use your phone for tickets and entertainment. After that it is a case of the essentials: wallet, passport, pants, deodorant, mints and tooth brush. The rest you can get in-country. I absolutely love flying, but as said, post-covid the airports seem to be bursting at the seams with travellers. The best advice I can give is leave plenty of time, take it in your stride and thank goodness for an Audible account and noise cancelling earphones. Oh and the last two bits of advice... Hydrate and the help desks are amazing if you are unsure of where to go. |
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20th Nov 2023 4:34pm |
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| Jerry Member Since: 13 Nov 2015 Location: Cardiff Posts: 199 
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I’m not a fan of long haul fights either. Lots of sensible advice on here. I generally just watch films and can recommend top gun maverick especially if you have a bit of turbulence - it’s like being in one of those full effect cinemas! Hope it goes well.
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20th Nov 2023 8:03pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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 I did indeed watch Maverick on my last trans Atlantic |
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20th Nov 2023 8:05pm |
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| Oldyellar Member Since: 04 Sep 2015 Location: Central Posts: 392  
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Thanks for all the replies guys it means alot, I have been very busy today so I've never had a chance to think about anything so that's been good
I'm feeling good about it now raring to go. I have a stop over in UAE for one night so thst will break things up. Thanks again |
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20th Nov 2023 8:24pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2040 
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Have a great time.
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20th Nov 2023 8:37pm |
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| ScarboroughSeadog Member Since: 21 Jul 2022 Location: Scarborough Posts: 110 
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Drink as many of the free in flight gin & tonics as you can. Browse a Land Rover mag or two. Then have a little snooze. When you wake up, gently resume the same course of action until you arrive.
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20th Nov 2023 10:45pm |
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