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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

7.5 seems fairly manageable actually. Stick a movie on, have some food and maybe an hours kip and you'll be landing in no time. Have a good un

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"7.5 seems fairly manageable actually. Stick a movie on, have some food and maybe an hours kip and you'll be landing in no time. Have a good un

Flown to Cuba think that was 6 hours, absolute nightmare! See I'm tempted to ask the doctor for some sleeping pills but don't fancy having that on my medical history!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knock back a couple of whiskeys. That usually does the trick

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Knock back a couple of whiskeys. That usually does the trick

No I wouldn't do that to the victim sat next to me haha

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Drink plenty of caffine-free fluids, walk around (reduces risk of blood clots).

Ipad/ kindle.

Enjoy! Xx

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By *he Hobbit And MeCouple
over a year ago

southampton

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?"

Well i`m a night nurse and am sure i could make you sleep

Anyway when we do long haul we normally get minimal sleep the day/night before, Take a black out eye mask and ear plugs..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?

Well i`m a night nurse and am sure i could make you sleep

Anyway when we do long haul we normally get minimal sleep the day/night before, Take a black out eye mask and ear plugs..

VERY GOOD SHOUT

didn't think of that!

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Probably avoid alcohol...being d*unk on an aircraft can get you cable-tied to your seat (not in a good way) and arrested when you land...xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Probably avoid alcohol...being d*unk on an aircraft can get you cable-tied to your seat (not in a good way) and arrested when you land...xx"

won't be drinking in Newyork, might never go again so don't want to be rough! I'd be livid if the person sat next to us was d*unk!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could read a book?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seven hours isn't too bad watch a couple of movies take a good book have a snooze some food and bingo your ready to land. Enjoy my friend I'm very jealous.

Manchester to Sydney Australia now that is a killer!! I've done it direct and done it via Dubai Singapore which I found worse getting off refuel getting back on. I'd much prefer direct get it over with 24 hrs give or take was soul destroying x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?"

I definitely take something sleep aids!

Have a fantastic time!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Become a member of the Mike high club

The organising

It's all about The right timing

Organising that will make ya feel you were only up and now ur on the ground

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By *omersetfabbersCouple
over a year ago

Glastonbury

It's only 6hours.... It will go in a blink of an eye

Anything over 11 however, really starts to grate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive got a 22 hour flight coming up.

Isle Seat

Book

Music

Movies

Water

Sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive got a 22 hour flight coming up.

Isle Seat

Book

Music

Movies

Water

Sleep

Yes the water thing does help lots and lots. Where are you off anyway? X

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

ive been only a 11hr flight before twice, just sat their with the ipod on all the way, just the time zone messes you up alot. and you do get bored alot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recently had I teeny tiny 3 hour flight sat next to the child from hell.... (not my own). Up/down/jumping/banging/SINGING/punching/pressing/wriggling.... Felt like I just had a 12 hour flight!!

Hope your seat mates are cool and relaxed!

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By *ischief ManagedCouple
over a year ago

manchester

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By *ischief ManagedCouple
over a year ago

manchester

ive done a 14 hr then a 7 hr wait then an 11 hr was a pain

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By *atietvsheffTV/TS
over a year ago

Sheffield

I usually go for a wank in the toilets when we are over Greenland , just about halfway across the pond and is a good way of stretching the legs and getting rid of some hormones that build up and also relieves the boredom......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a good deal to me

Depends who I am travelling with but if I can I like to watch the inflight entertainment, read, listen to music, eat, have a cheeky vino & then sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pah 7.5 hrs

Piece of piss

Try 12hrs on a national express coach driving from London to North of Scotland with a two year old child in toe.

Followed by 18 hrs on ferry to shetlands via Orkney In the middle winter during a horrendous storm!!!

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"I usually go for a wank in the toilets when we are over Greenland "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive got a 22 hour flight coming up.

Isle Seat

Book

Music

Movies

Water

Sleep

Yes the water thing does help lots and lots. Where are you off anyway? X

I am off to Honolulu for work and stopping off in San Franisco and New Jersey on the way back at i think lol

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"7.5 seems fairly manageable actually. Stick a movie on, have some food and maybe an hours kip and you'll be landing in no time. Have a good un

Flown to Cuba think that was 6 hours, absolute nightmare! See I'm tempted to ask the doctor for some sleeping pills but don't fancy having that on my medical history!"

Cuba was 9 hrs for us. I doze, read, listen to music. I used to take diazepam but have got over my fear of flying now

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Pah 7.5 hrs

Piece of piss

Try 12hrs on a national express coach driving from London to North of Scotland with a two year old child in toe.

Followed by 18 hrs on ferry to shetlands via Orkney In the middle winter during a horrendous storm!!! "

Sounds like my worst nightmare!!! Was it worth it though??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done flights to Australia and New Zealand

Lots of water

Earplugs or your own music

Watch a film etc

And sleep

Oh and I turn down lots of the food because on long haul they feed you frequently to keep you in your seat and pass the time and it makes me

Enjoy !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have done flights to Australia and New Zealand

Lots of water

Earplugs or your own music

Watch a film etc

And sleep

Oh and I turn down lots of the food because on long haul they feed you frequently to keep you in your seat and pass the time and it makes me

Enjoy !"

Yes it's quite strange I've realised this feeding phenomenon on long haul. They seem to feed you at every time zone passed. It is very beautiful flying into a sunset though and watching the flight deck cameras. Especially when going over beautiful landscapes.

I was flying over the Middle East Iraq etc when the gulf war broke out and our flight path changed considerably due to air space restrictions. Was pretty scary I must admit to be told this over the speaker system x

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

take half a SOMINEX ......best sleeping tablet....

you can buy them in Tesco's or Sainsbury's x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive got a 22 hour flight coming up.

Isle Seat

Book

Music

Movies

Water

Sleep

Yes the water thing does help lots and lots. Where are you off anyway? X

I am off to Honolulu for work and stopping off in San Franisco and New Jersey on the way back at i think lol "

I've done that journey, brace yourself it's a longhaul for sure

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?"

new york isn't as long as that....

6.5 ish hours out..... 5.5 hrs back with the jetstream.....

on the way out just try and stay up and stay awake as long as possible...

on the way back thats why i always catch a redeye and sleep... reduces jetlag

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?"

It is no problem flying west as you just have a "longer day." Depending on the aircraft/carrier you will have on board entertainment and just take your Kindle/book as well and the time will "fly."

Coming back is a different story as you lose five hours of the night during the flight and also the flight is generally about an hour shorter because of the jet stream. This means that say your flight leaves at 8pm (local) it is really 1am and by the time you are airborne and have had your food it is 2.30/3am and then you will be landing and 7am/8am so you are only going to get about three hours of broken sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive got a 22 hour flight coming up.

Isle Seat

Book

Music

Movies

Water

Sleep

Yes the water thing does help lots and lots. Where are you off anyway? X

I am off to Honolulu for work and stopping off in San Franisco and New Jersey on the way back at i think lol "

How exciting even if it is work. Hmmmm I wander what you do,,, coconut catcher , surfboard waxed ?? Nope give up. Well enjoy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?

It is no problem flying west as you just have a "longer day." Depending on the aircraft/carrier you will have on board entertainment and just take your Kindle/book as well and the time will "fly."

It's a killer traviling east, your body gets messed up you might aswell not conform to any time whilst in the air as it changes frequently. X

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I fly to Australia every few years and that is basically 3 long hauls one after the other.

Set your watch to the local time where you are headed. Try to get some sleep at an appropriate local time.

Drink plenty of fluids but avoid excessive alcohol consumption.

Try to eat at a time appropriate to local time (airlines often serve food like this anyway).

Take some time to exercise. Cabin crew on long haul don't mind you moving about. I often stand around near the gallery to stretch my legs.

Use good ear plugs and the sleep mask provided to help you sleep.

Wear comfortable clothing. Nothing too snug.

If you can, a day or two prior, try to change your routine to New York time.

Have a great time!

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?

It is no problem flying west as you just have a "longer day." Depending on the aircraft/carrier you will have on board entertainment and just take your Kindle/book as well and the time will "fly."

It's a killer traviling east, your body gets messed up you might aswell not conform to any time whilst in the air as it changes frequently. X

Set your time to your destination on take off. No need to change it as you go along.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done Man-Perth a couple of times via Singapore. 2.5hrs stopover in Singapore.

Drink lots of water

Alcohol only with meals

Own playlist of music

Book

Hoodie to snuggle into

Eye shades and ear plugs

Aisle seat.

wet wipes for face

Shower at the stopover and change clothes

Enjoy

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

If you want to use your own headphones take a headphone jack converter, just in case.

When you get to your destination don't sleep until it's the right time to sleep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dont forget the fluids. Non alcho or coffee.

( got a mate who does that trip everyweek for work)

The little sleep eyemask & ear plugs. Best bet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is boring, I get bored after a couple of hours and I can't watch film after film. I read and try and sleep, being served food and snacks fairly regularly takes the monotony away a little.

This year I really am dreading my 12 hour flight to Hong Kong.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"That's Newyork flights booked! Aerlingus 800.00 for 2! Think that's a good deal? Flights to Dublin then Newyork!

How do you manage on a 7.5 hour flight? I'm thinking taking night nurse before boarding?"

That's a relatively easy flight length. Think of it as two films and a meal or a day at the office.

London to New Zealand is long haul.

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