How to Deal with Traveling in a Plane for the First Time

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Traveling in a plane for the first time: you're stuck in a room with people from anywhere to half an hour (local flights) to 17+ hours (international flights). Here are some tips for coping with your first flight.

Steps

Bringing Things to Entertain Yourself

Bring a book. If the plane you're traveling in doesn't have a movie screen, it is definitely recommended to bring your favorite book or magazine along. Or, bring your journal to record your thoughts on your first trip! If you're bringing a carry-on backpack, consider packing essentials like chapstick, hand lotion, a phone charger, hand wipes, pain medicine, and a universal adapter.

Take something like an iPad along, if you'd like, to play games and maybe watch a movie or two if your flight doesn't have a movie screen. It's a great way to pass the time! Pack a portable power bank or two as certain models of planes don’t have USB ports or plugs. Be sure to review TSA and the airline’s guidelines about power banks.Have a Fun Flight (Preteens) Step 2.jpg

Take headphones with the universal circle plug as many older planes may not be compatible with non-circle-shaped audio ports. You can find adapters that can plug into non-circle-shaped ports to become compatible with the circle audio ports. Your airplane may have music available to listen to. If so, this is also a good way to relax and fall asleep. Plug your earphones/headset in and settle down comfortably, listening to whatever genre you want, but make sure it's at an appropriate volume.Survive a Plane Trip As an Otaku Step 9.jpg

Getting Some Sleep

If this isn't a local flight, chances are you'll be jet lagged (exhaustion due to traveling through different timezones) so catching a few ZZZ's are a good idea. Sleeping is also another great way to pass the time!

Bring a toothbrush for when you wake up to avoid that gross taste in your mouth.

Bring your most comfortable pillow/stuffed animal! It's always comforting to cuddle up with something that smells of home. Red-eye flights (overnight) usually give you a blanket and a pillow, but they're not the most comfortable.

Feeling Prepared

Take a "Barf Bag" if you're prone to motion sickness.

Take some gum to chew on the trip. It will help you feel less stressed.

Don't get worried, but don't overpack! You won't want to have to deal with last-minute “how-do-I-fit-this-in?” moments. Stuff your socks in your shoes, your underwear in your clothing to make it less bulky. Don't bring too many things to entertain yourself either, because usually you end up not using it in the first place.