Story: Weak and uncomfortable
I personally don’t like the airplane. I am weak at high altitude. I always get nervous and I cannot help thinking about a crash. Generally speaking, an airplane is quite safe compared to car traffic, statistic says.
According to David Ropeik, a risk communication instructor at Harvard University, your odds of dying in a car accident are about one in 5,000. And your odds of dying in a plane crash are about one in 11,000,000. In fact, you’re more likely to be struck by lightning, with a one in 13,000 chance for your lifetime. – Lifehacker
I was so scared even though I was not a passenger. I also felt sympathy deeply when I heard the news of Boeing 787 Max. I cannot imagine how the passenger felt at the time.
Unless you are a climate activist, we usually cannot avoid moving by airplane. In my case, I have to beyond the pacific ocean, between Asia and the North US. Therefore, I would like to decrease an unnecessary stress of airplane.
How to board a plane
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– Check-in online 1 day before a flight.
– Get to airport 3 hours before a fright.
– Visit check-in counter.
– Security check.
*Have an empty bottle for filling water. The airport charges extra for everything.
*Prepare tiny foods and snacks.
*Carry toothbrush in the bag.
10 Airport Tricks That You Should Know
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– Late night fright
I backed to Japan in December 2019. On the return fright, Shanghai to Vancouver, kids cried near my seat and it was annoyed. It was too noisy in a few hour. I want to avoid that.
– Check-In online
I don’t know the reason, but I always cannot check-in for a return flight, abroad to Canada. In some steps, I get an error in the check-in process. PR may the course of issue.
– Jet Lag
I usually happen when I move between Asia and the North US. I still cannot deal with it.
– Free WiFi
I used Beijing airport and Shanghai airport in 2019, but I could not use Free WiFi. It require Chinese phone number even these are international airport.
– Lounge
I don’t have any membership program, but I want to use lounge smartly.
– Casual wear
I sometimes feel cold on the board. It’s better to feel warm rather than feeling cold.
– Prepare small food (snacks) and an empty bottle
I don’t want to spend unnecessary money at the airport. Ready some foods and an empty bottle. You can fill in the water after a security check.
10 Little-Known Tricks for Perfect Sleep on a Flight
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– Night flight
– Choose Tuesday or Wednesday
– Window seat if available
– Tilt seat back
– Warm and comfortable clothes
– Neck pillow and eye mask
– Scent
– Book (audiobook) rather than a laptop or cell phone
– Food and snack
©Lifehack: 12 Ways to be Comfortable on a Long Flight
The 10 BIGGEST Travel Mistakes TO NOT MAKE
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– Forget charger. Keep having one extra.
– Search about the history of a destination.
– Check-in day before flight.
– Keep luggage safe.
– Try local culinary.
Making a mistake is not so bad. I made some and these mistakes are life lessons. I don’t want to doubt the people who I meet during the travel, but I learned how to protect myself from phishing during travel.
Why Ultra-Long Flights Are Better Than Short Ones
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How to Survive Long Haul Flights | Flying Seoul to LAX on Singapore Airlines
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This is an example of spending a long haul flight. I was reading a book during the flight in 10 hours, KIX to YVR, 1 stop in Shanghai. The monitor did not show where the airplane was. Kids were crying near my seats. I could not check-in before a flight. Therefore, my seat was the middle of the middle row. I got tired and I am still fighting to jet lag.
Conclusion: Don’t prepare everything
In December 2019, I bought a ticket within 2 weeks before travel. It was an unexpected reason. I had 2 choices of transit for the cheapest flight, Narita, Japan or Shanghai, China. I chose Shanghai’s layover in 15 hours. Because I expected to experience something. I was alone. Therefore, I had to overcome when I faced an issue. I was afraid to even I got a local train to go downtown, Shanghai. Things will work out, after all.
Reference:
SmarterTravel: 7 Expert Airplane Seat Hacks to Boost Comfort on Long Flights
Reader’s Digest: 12 Ways to Make Flying Economy Feel Like First Class
