Whether you're taking a seven-hour jaunt to Europe or embarking on the nearly 19-hour journey of the world's longest flight, lengthy flights can be boring, uncomfortable, and exhausting. The nuisances of long-haul travel can range in severity from the mildly inconvenient (annoying seatmates) to the downright dangerous (deep-vein thrombosis is no joke), and a poorly planned journey can be enough to not only ruin your day, but a few more afterward, too. Luckily, there are some easy ways to make a long flight infinitely more bearable.

Top 14 Travel Tips For Long flights

1. Don't wait to purchase your tickets.

This is something that ought to be obvious. Simply put, the sooner you make your reservation, the higher your chances are of securing the seat that you have your heart set on.

2. Take a seat near the rear of the room.

Consider sitting at the rear of the vehicle in the event that you do not have a preferred seat or if the seats in the front with the most legroom are already occupied. It will be louder, that much is certain; but, if everyone else is vying for the front seat, you will have a far higher chance of finding a seat or two that is vacant next to you. You should keep an eye on the seat map before your trip to see whether or not there are any vacant seats that you may claim at the last minute.

3. Upgrade your flight by using those air miles.

If you have them, you should show them off. When you eventually find yourself sitting in a first-class seat, drinking Champagne, and pretending to enjoy caviar, you will be grateful to yourself. To add insult to injury, if you do not have the miles, now is the time to spend for a first-class or business-class seat that is of greater quality.

4. Invest in premium economy and pay the price.

For the unfortunate reason that we do not always have the mileage. As an upgrade from ordinary economy class, premium economy may be somewhat more costly than regular economy class; however, the advantages, which include priority check-in, more legroom, and comfy seats, often exceed the cost of the upgrade.

5. Look into getting a free upgrade.

Wouldn't it be worth a shot? First things first: get there early, travel by yourself, dress smartly, and put on your most attractive and appealing smile. In the event that you have elite status with the airline, your chances of obtaining a last-minute upgrade are significantly increased.

6. Get ready to battle jet lag.

In order to minimize or at least lessen the effects of jet lag, there are a number of things that you may do for yourself before your travel. The days leading up to your travel should be spent altering your sleep habits (a few bedtimes at four in the morning or seven in the evening should do the trick, depending on what time of day you will be flying). It is also possible to schedule your trip so that it arrives during the day, it is possible to make the most of your stopovers, and most importantly, you should get enough of rest before you go. Believe us when we say that remaining up for the twenty-four hours leading up to your journey because you are certain that everything will be in order once you arrive is not going to work.

7. Be sure to arrive late.

Before embarking on a long-distance trip, the last thing you want is to be in a state of stress while trying to navigate through a crowded airport or to miss your flight.

8. Take some time to relax before you arrive.

Hope you enjoy your breakfast. You should go to the gym. Have a good read. Embark on a stroll. Before you go off on your adventure, it is essential to take some time to rest.

9. Avoid bringing too many carry-on items.

When you are traveling for a long-haul journey, you will require more than you would for a short-haul flight; nevertheless, this does not imply that it is a good idea to overpack. Put the things that are really necessary in your personal item so that they are constantly within easy reach.

10. Nevertheless, you should bring your own pillow.

When traveling over long distances, it is essential to have a travel cushion in your carry-on luggage. They are sold at almost every airport, and the fact that you will appear a bit stupid is a little price to pay for the fact that you will not have your neck broken.

11: Bring a large quantity of face masks.

Since face coverings are still needed on airplanes, it is important to have a few of them in a location that is easily accessible so that you may swap them out whenever you like.

12. Headphones that filter out background noise are your new best buddy.

In the event that you are unable to get them, a pair of high-quality earplugs will serve you well in blocking out the noise from the flight or the rowdy passengers.

13. Fasten your seat belt over your blanket and buckle it.

It is imperative that you ensure that your seat belt is secured and visible if you want to sleep at any point during your journey. In the event that there is turbulence, the light for the seat belt may turn on, and flight attendants may go throughout the cabin to ensure that everyone is fastened in their seat belts. If you are tucked down under your blanket in a place where they are unable to see you, they will wake you up to check on you.

14. Pack an eye mask in your bag.

If you are traveling during the day or if you want to get some shut-eye before the cabin lights are turned down, an eye mask is an exceptionally helpful piece of equipment to have to have.