Gone are the days of Pan Am Airways when travelers wore suits and dresses with high heels on the airplane. Nowadays, we just want to be comfortable when flying five hours to our vacation destination. Here are some tips to make those long flights much more enjoyable. Wear Comfy Clothes Gone are the Mad Men days of wearing suits and dresses on long flights. Stay away from stuffy getups and instead opt for clothes as close to pajamas as possible (without actually wearing your pjs). Make sure you wear something loose, breathable and of course comfortable. Escape the Noise A great way to relax when you're surrounded by hundreds of other passengers is to simply tune everyone else out. Grab a pair of noise cancelling headphones that will allow you to escape into your favorite playlist. Travel Light Do what you can to take as little as possible onboard. Nothing is worse than trying to fight for overhead space or attempting to stuff a bulky bag in between your legs. Be sure to take only the essentials to keep items to a minimum. Snuggle with Your Own Blanket Most airlines don't provide a blanket for those cooler flights, and when they do it's too thin to provide any sort of comfort. Fight the cold by bringing your own snuggly blanket. Stream On Ever since Netflix introduced the ability to download shows and movies through its app, long flights have become a lot less boring. Do yourself a favor and download a few favorites at home so you're ready to go once you board the plane. Curb Hunger Most airplane snacks are not great, and that handful of peanuts is barely enough to keep you satisfied. Instead, defeat hunger pains by packing a few bags of your favorite treats so that crunchy, salty and chewy snack is always within reach. It's no surprise that the best way to have the most comfortable flight is to pick the right seat from the very beginning. Choose a seat that fits your personal preference. If you're a frequent bathroom user, pick an aisle. Choose a window seat for more space to lay your head. Plan ahead the best you can to avoid the dreaded middle seat. Hop on a plane to your next vacation with Exploria Resorts! Click on our Destinations tab at the top of the page to see all the vacations you and your family can explore.
