I just booked one of the longest non-stop flights of my  life, Atlanta to Capetown, South Africa.   15 Hours in the air!  36 hours is my personal best, but that was with 5 different connections.  Long  flights do not Spark Joy for me. Maybe if I was on Emirates, in one of their first class private cabins that is like a room at the Four Seasons.   
 I am always crazy excited to fly, but by hour 3 the novelty is LONG gone.   I can't sleep.  By nature I am a crazy multi-tasker, so I am climbing the walls.  And scarfing down not yummy airplane food I don't even really want….anyone else do this? 
While we are trapped in our seats at 35,000 feet, make sure that you are plenty hydrated, and  have all the things on-hand to make the flight as pleasant (as possible).  
(Unless you are flying First Class Emirates, where they probably mist you like the vegetables at Kroger, your champagne flute in hand.)    
 
Pro tip, before you depart, confirm your seat controls work and your in flight monitor is operational.  If the flight attendant can't move you or fix it, you can sometimes score frequent flyer miles – but be polite. I've gotten 20,000 for a first class cross country seat that did not have a working monitor.  If you are in business class and your lay flat seat is broken, you need to talk to the airline about a fare reduction.  Ask the flight attendant.  Believe me, they don't want to deal with your (justifiably) grouchy self for 8 hours so will likely help.   
 
Here are a few of the things in my carry on
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Long haul Beauty ACCESSORIES
 
Beauty & Self Care 
 Hydrating facial mist: I am addicted to misting my face during  flight, grab a great travel-sized facial mist.  Evian makes a good one. 
 Lip balm: Fight the dry airplane air with  lip balm – no one like likes chapped lips!
 Sanitizing wipes: Wiping down your seat, seatbelt and tray in front of you.   And do that seat back pocket if you are planning on using it.
 Compression Socks: My latest go to.  I don't care if this makes me look like my Grandma.  Wearing compression socks is an absolute must to support circulation and that annoying  swelling during travel. Bombas  is a great choice for comfortable socks!
 Under Eye Masks:  Do not laugh.  Sam is even willing to slap these on.  No more puffy eyes on arrival. Amazon has some individually packaged options.  They feel great. 
TWO
Let's get some rest
 For Sleeping
 Neck pillow:  If you are Camp Neck Pillow look for one that wraps all the way around your neck like a scarf.   
 
A Wrap:  Planes are freezing cold, so bring your blankie.   
 
 
THREE
tech and electronics
Tech & Electronics
 Portable charger: Keep your devices charged.  While business-class usually has outlets available, these portable chargers can come in handy if your outlet doesn't work, or if you've booked an economy seat.
 
 Travel adapter: Don't forget to pack a universal travel adapter to keep your devices powered up in any country. Amazon has good inexpensive options.  
 
Noise-canceling headphones:  Block out the noise of the airplane and enjoy music or movies in peace.  If these bug you, there are over the ear headphones that are really comfortable. 
 
 
 
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Look at me, fresh as a daisy after 15 hours in the air!  
Jackie 
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