3 flight attendant-recommended products for surviving long-haul flights

Long-haul flights can be grueling, especially if you’re stuck in an economy seat. What you gain in savings, you lose in comfort and amenities. This isn’t to say flying economy needs to be an unpleasant experience. Flight attendants are coming to the rescue with recommendations for inexpensive items to make your next long-haul flight more comfortable.

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Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier +Immune Support - Tangerine | Electrolyte Powder Drink Mix | 1 Pack (14 Servings)

$23 at Amazon

SARISUN Travel Pillows for Airplanes, Airplane Pillow for Long Flight, Airplane Head Strap with Eye Mask for Sleep, Travel Neck Pillow for Car Road Trip, 360° Support Headrest, Stop Bobblehead, Black

$20 at Amazon

Airplane Foot Hammock, No Collapse Foot Rest for Plane Travel with Extended Adjustment Strap, Portable Desk Foot Hammock with Thickened Foam, Foot Sling Travel Essentials to Relax Your Feet

$12 at Amazon

Liquid IV Hydration packets

Flight attendant Yana Biryukova offered several trips for long-haul travel after surviving a 16.5-hour flight in a middle seat. Her tips include dressing comfortably, taking advantage of in-flight entertainment, and selecting your seat in advance.

She also says that hydration is key. Her Instagram post says:

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“Water and @liquidiv made all the difference! Staying hydrated = beating jet lag.”

Plane cabins have low levels of humidity, which can lead to dehydration. Not only do these packets increase hydration, but they allow you do so with less fluid intake - a must if you don’t want to head to the bathroom constantly.

Liquid I.V.

Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier +Immune Support - Tangerine | Electrolyte Powder Drink Mix | 1 Pack (14 Servings)

Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier +Immune Support

$23 at Amazon

SARISUN travel pillow/eye mask

On TikTok, flight attendant Ally Case went viral with a post titled:

“Surviving a long-haul flight with only two items”

In the video, Case recommends the SARISUN head strap travel pillow/eye mask, which she says, “blocks out every ounce of light for a much more comfortable sleeping experience.”

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The product has received rave reviews on Amazon from users who say it doesn’t just block the light, it also provides much-needed neck support.

SARISUN

SARISUN Travel Pillows for Airplanes, Airplane Pillow for Long Flight, Airplane Head Strap with Eye Mask for Sleep, Travel Neck Pillow for Car Road Trip, 360° Support Headrest, Stop Bobblehead, Black

SARISUN Travel Pillows for Airplanes

$20 at Amazon

NOONCRAZY foot hammock

long haul fights can actually be enjoyable

Case also suggests hopping over to Amazon to purchase a NOONCRAZY foot hammock, which she says can be adjusted to match your height.

The NOONCRAZY foot hammock has legions of fans, with reviews on Amazon including:

“Just used this for the first time on a long flight (6+hours) and it was great. It is far superior to the ones that do not have a stiff board and are loose in the middle. Your feet don't have to fall on top of each other and it makes it so much more comfortable.”

NOONCRAZY

Airplane Foot Hammock, No Collapse Foot Rest for Plane Travel with Extended Adjustment Strap, Portable Desk Foot Hammock with Thickened Foam, Foot Sling Travel Essentials to Relax Your Feet

Airplane Foot Hammock

$12 at Amazon

So go ahead — book an economy seat — just make sure you bring these products along.

Yahoo CreatorTamara GaneTamara Gane is based in Reno/Lake Tahoe. She takes dozens of trips a year and shares the best destinations, accommodations, experiences, and travel gear with her readers. FollowFollow