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I was concerned about battery life with my international trips that I mostly played classic/retro looking games. the flight I had didn't have outlets, only USB ports which did slow trickle charging.
im glad I did because I was at 10% power left after like 5 hours of gaming.
I normally mix in some retro games with an inflight movie and it usually covers the time. I also have a phone with some music and a kindle loaded with books using calibre
An isle seat.
Before you get on your flight, get a bottle of water and chug it as fast as you comfortably can. Have another one to drink throughout the flight. This keeps swelling of your hands and feet down. You'll have to get up and pee a lot, which is why an isle seat is a good idea, but you'll be so much more comfortable during and after the flight.
But remember water at the airport is quite expensive. So if the airport has refill stations get a small bottle and refill. Also when you board just directly take of your shoes. And bring some warmer clothes if you easily feel cold.
Other option is to empty your bottle before going through security and fill it back after. Keep the bottle and do it every time and you will always have water.
Lots of good advice in this thread already, but I want to add a few details:
- that loose hoodie would be even better if the pockets zip up. Losing important items on a plane sucks. Also the pockets work great as a security checkpoint stash: remove your metal and empty your pants pockets all into your sweatshirt pockets, zip them, remove and put in the bin. On the other side you put it back on and have everything easily available.
- if you can't find a zippable hoodie, go with a non-hoodie with zip pockets and a beanie that you can pull down over your eyes.
- for sleep aids, it's a good idea to wait until after the first meal, which is usually within the first two hours of the flight, but you can ask and make sure.
- make sure your headphones have a plug, not just Bluetooth. The in-flight entertainment usually does not work with only Bluetooth, though some do.
If you're flying internationally, look up to see if you get free alcohol.
I was stretching during my long flight and the flight attendant totally hooked me up multiple times with fun drinks.
Crocs or sandals. Wear them with socks. This keeps your feet dry so they don't smell and you can easily remove them for comfort and put them back on to go to the bathroom.
And
Any noise cancelling headphones with something to play music or podcasts. Even if you sleep through it, planes are loud, you should protect your hearing.
Sealed bag of cookies/chocolates/whatever as long as there are a decent number. Give it to whichever flight attendant is closest to your seat when you board. Most crews will have your back for the whole flight after that.
Any kind of headphones that block out some noise. Even if they aren't noise cancelling, if they reduce the sound coming in just by physically being there, it's nice.
A hoodie with a massive hood, if you like hoodies.
I prefer sandals and socks, so I can take them off quickly. But that depends on your luggage situation.
Seat selection.
Good pair of ANC headphones are an absolute must
Then a Battery bank, tablet with your fave music + shows + Books.
Or a laptop with your favorite games.
But the headphones are still a must have