Bored on a Plane? Do These 20 Things
You've booked your vacation, that's the good news. The bad? Getting there. If you're a good flyer, then lucky you. But if you get antsy and just want to be in paradise already, here are some ways to pass the time. Because the sooner your holiday starts, the better.
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Read
Whether it's a paperback, magazine or your trusty eReader, this is a classic way for you to escape. Don't forget to keep it handy when you board — it's one of the 20 items you should always pack in your carry-on. -
Listen to an audio book
If you want to rest your eyes but still knock out a couple books, download a few audio books. The funnier, the better (Mindy Kaling and Jim Gaffigan make great seatmates) ... though your actual seatmates might get a tad annoyed by the guffaws seemingly coming out of nowhere. -
Listen to a podcast
Download your favourite ones and listen the hours away.
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Play games
If you're on your own, Candy Crush will be your BFF. But since you only get five lives, ensure you've got other apps downloaded for your gaming pleasure. If you're travelling with someone, pack a deck of cards or have a couple of compact games handy.
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Do Sudokus or crosswords
Keep your brain fired up by packing a couple puzzle books in your carry-on. Or impress your seat neighbour with some smart chit-chat on the top 35 things most people don't know about flying! -
Write postcards
Why spend precious down time taking pen to paper? Even if you've only jotted down addresses, it's a time saver. And during your Disney Cruise, you can add a few scribbles about your adventures, then mail them once you get to Castaway Cay or drop them in the regular post before you hit the airport once more. -
Learn a language
If you're heading to a country where you don't speak the language, download an app and take the flight time to learn a few common words and phrases.
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Delete old photos from your phone
Ever try to take photos or a video and your phone has no space left? This is why. Go through your folders and remove all those blurry selfies and food shots you no longer need, organize the rest into albums and make room for more pics. So liberating.
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Organize your bag
After you've thrown in your passport and boarding pass, your bag is likely in a messy state. Readjust the contents of your bag and toss anything you don't need into the pocket in front of you (but don't forget to trash it all when the attendants come around).
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Give meditation a try
Why not find your zen while stuck seated for long periods of time? It can help you relax and feel sleepy, making it one of the best tricks for falling asleep on a plane. -
Stretch your legs
If you can, get up every now and again and do some light stretches. Or even better, get up and take a walk around the plane. You might feel bad waking the guy in the aisle seat but it's for your own good. Just don't do yoga in the aisles; it's one of the top 20 things flight attendants don't like you doing! -
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