How to Survive [ And Enjoy] a 12-15 Hours Flight Without Losing Your Mind
How to Survive (and Enjoy) a 12-15 Hour Flight Without Losing Your Mind Let’s be honest—12 to 15 hours on a plane is a lot . That’s half a day of breathing recycled air, pretending to like airplane food, and trying not to make awkward eye contact with the stranger next to you. But don’t worry; it doesn’t have to be pure torture. Here’s how to make the most of it. 1. Treat It Like a Mini Staycation Think of this flight as your chance to be unreachable —no calls, no emails, no stress. Settle in, get cozy, and embrace the fact that you’re stuck in a flying tube with nowhere to be. 2. Pick the Right Seat & Own Your Space Aisle seat if you have a small bladder or like to stretch. Window seat if you want to lean against something and avoid getting up for others. Middle seat? I’m so sorry. You may want to befriend your seatmates early—maybe they’ll be nice enough to swap. 3. The Entertainment Plan: Movies, Shows & Podcasts Most long-haul flights have decent ...