How to Survive a 15 Hour Plane Trip With the Family

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pack wisely.

   Packing wisely all depends on the baggage allowance, your age, your hobbies, etc. etc.
   
   For young children pack lots to keep them entertained but for older kids, the TV provided on the plane, a book and there iPod, should keep them entertained, if they pack to much there carry on will just take up space.
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   Step 2: Be ready.

   Have a bum bag ready with all your passports and tickets in there, have chewing gum for take off and landing, moisturizer for when your skin gets dry and be wearing comfortable clothes, high heels and your fanciest dress aren't so stylish when your 30,000 feet (9,144.0 m) in the air.
   
   Also wear slip on shoes so they are easy to remove and put back on during security check. ,, Take of your shoes, jewelry, hoodie/hat and anything else you need to remove. ,, It won't give you much more room but even if it is a few Cm's it will help! ,,, Even if you can't, just rest, it will make you feel less tired and help out with your jet lag. , It will make you feel less of a mess. , They will make the ride more pleasant. , If you don't, you will sweat and this will make you feel dirty. , They may be gross, but it's better then having a sore gut because you have hung on to long , As soon as you can get out of the there, out of that aeroplane and then as soon as you can get out of the airport , Enjoy that cold breeze and sunshine.
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   Step 3: Catch a taxi or get a friend to drive you to the airport This will save you a heap not leaving your car at the airport

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   Step 4: Be prepared for security.

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   Step 5: Once you are through security and have everything sorted out

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   Step 6: get a bottle of water and some snack foods for the plane ride

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   Step 7: Once on the plane

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   Step 8: put any carry on luggage you won't need until later in the overhead bins .

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   Step 9: During the flight

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    Step 10: don't take sleeping pills

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    Step 11: unless you know they won't affect you adversely.

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    Step 12: Do eat and drink even if you aren't hungry or thirsty they will give you much more energy and make you feel better

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    Step 13: Try to sleep.

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    Step 14: Try to keep your hair out of your face during the flight.

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    Step 15: If you get travel sickness

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    Step 16: take travel sickness medication.

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    Step 17: Keep cool.

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    Step 18: Don't be afraid to use the bathroom.

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    Step 19: When you hit the ground

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    Step 20: don't delay.

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    Step 21: Enjoy being off the plane!

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