Long-haul flights are a marathon, not a sprint. A few small choices in the 24 hours before departure decide whether you arrive ready to function or wrecked.
Before you fly: pre-order a meal that matches your destination time zone, not your origin. Avoid alcohol in the lounge. Hydrate aggressively. Bring an empty water bottle through security.
What to wear: layers you can shed; soft slip-on shoes; compression socks for any flight over 6 hours. Cabin temperature is unpredictable — assume cold.
What to pack in your personal item: noise-cancelling headphones, eye mask, lip balm, moisturiser, two snacks you actually like, a phone charger you can reach without standing up, and your prescription medication.
On board: walk the aisle every 90 minutes. Set your watch to destination time the moment you sit down. Sleep when it's night at your destination, not at your origin. If you can't sleep, read fiction — not your phone.
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