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As a flight attendant, so much is wrong here. But the easiest to save yourself headache: The last row of seats is usually reserved for crew. And the farther back you sit in economy, the more likely it is that your meal choice may run out before it gets to you (so you may only get pasta instead of chicken). And there is NO quality difference between the special meals and regular, they all come from the same caterer, same standards. And ordering one you don’t need just to get served first will just make your flight attendants think you’re a spoiled brat. Dress properly in layers. Bring your own headphones of you want good quality sound/noise cancellation. And keep your damn shoes on when you go to the toilet, this is public transit not your living room. So many people barefoot tracking pee back into their seats… don’t do it, it’s Gross. And if you see crew throwing coffee bangs under or around your seat, it means your personal hygiène need improvement. Don’t force other people to bask in your body odour for hours in an enclosed space. Public service announcement complete.
The back row is quiet? With everybody standing in front of you waiting to go to the bathroom and talking and the smell? Come on friend that’s just a bad suggestion.
Number 1 is WRONG. The last row on planes I have flown do not recline. Plus noise of galley plus constant bathroom use. This is terrible advice
I think you never travelled... The last row is a nightmare 😵💫
I've learned to book an aisle seat in the middle section in the back, near the galley and the toilet; order a special meal and get served first. I wear layers, with the top layer being a lightweight cashmere sweater, leggings and socks to keep my legs warm and not sticking to the seat Among other items, I carry earplugs, wired earphones to plug into the video screen, eye mask, chargers, inflatable cushion, sleeping pill, wipes and small amounts of toiletries, my own bread, hard boiled egg, fruit, nuts, and an empty water bottle. I don't take a thermos because it's heavy. I fill a lightweight fabric tote with all the items I need during my 15 hr. intercontinental flights and place the tote inside my carry-on. Then my almost entry carry on goes overhead, with the zippered brightly colored tote under my feet.
You can't recline in the last row chair as there is a wall right behind you. Also, the crew often reserves these seats for themselves. The air-conditioning is the strongest there.
Honestly, it breaks my heart how Manifest and Receive by Eva Hartley isn’t getting the attention it deserves. This book changed me. People need to wake up to this.
Personally I always use an inflatable neck-pillow. Maybe not as comfy as the solid ones, but takes nearly no space in your bag and is always ready when you need it.
Window seat is best for sleeping. Yes to a few alcoholic drinks after dinner, will make you drowsy. Best economy seats are at the emergency exits above the wings, for legroom.
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Do you genuinely desire hot water from the aircraft’s storage tanks?
I recently sat in the very back row of the plane on an international flight, and it was super noisy and freezing cold. I asked the flight attendant for a blanket and pillow, but the airline has stopped giving them out. So, that’s not anything you can rely on.
I drink HOT ginger, lime, honey tea all day. After going through TSA…I go to Starbucks and ask for a large cup of hot water. (It’s free) but I tip. I fill my 22oz thermos. I use any hot water left over for oatmeal, nuts, freeze dried berries, ground flax, chia, and hemp seeds, that I prepped in a THERMOS! Sleep!
10:24 never use an airlines pillow or blanket, many NEVER get washed. 🤢🤮
Ordering a special meal means no chance of upgrade. Cabin crew do not move food from economy class to business class cabin.
Why would I take comfort advice from a computer?
I believe some airlines have banned powerbanks.
Premium Economy and being able pick your seat a long time in advance it’s worth the extra cost
Back row doesnt recline plus its the bumpiest part of the plane , just like a ship better to sit in the middle of the plane
The problem is the seating is simply too small. I have trouble with my legs all the time. And I am only 1:78 cm . And the food is not even fit for dogs these days.