Tips to make it through Y long haul?

[Must...Fly!]

Out of interest, am I the only one who think those neck pillows are a waste of time? I've noted several posts here that say they're brilliant for Y travel.

I can't stand them, and find they just put me in a more uncomfortable position than a normal economy seat already does (if that's possible!).

Each to their own of course, but I just couldn't use one (Tried one on a long haul once, and never bothered again; I find the wings on the seat back on QF just fine to rest my head against once bent in).

Yep I agree, completely useless and uncomfortable.

However it might have something to do with being tall and not having the required neck support to start with...

 

[JohnK]

Out of interest, am I the only one who think those neck pillows are a waste of time? I've noted several posts here that say they're brilliant for Y travel.

Very uncomfortable. Waste of time....

 

[oz_mark]

Here I was, all this time, thinking I was silly for not being able to figure out how to use them comfortably.....

 

[tipsy.skipsy]

Free Upgrade is my birthright !!!! DYKWIA !!!!!!!

 

[tipsy.skipsy]

Eta: try coolinflatables website (American but they ship here) - they have ones that are nearly tall enough and it looks like you could put them on their side and they would be ideal.

Yeah me too, small enough to curl up. The one I have is about 50cm high - don't go for a shorter one. I think I bought it from deals direct, they don't have them any more (I just checked) but the smaller ones that you can chuck on top of a roller bag are obtainable, you can get from Magellans (they ship to Australia, although it is exxy) or try googling. I do inflate by blowing up by mouth - takes a couple of minutes but I don't get light headed - I do have a foot pump but honestly inflating by mouth is easier and quicker, plus means you don't have to lug it the
pump.

Green Deluxe Inflatable Foot Stools, Ottomans - CoolInflatables.com

Is the what you are talking about ????

 

[Rebekkap]

Cool inflatables link
Is the what you are talking about ????

Edited: yes, those were the ones I was talking about. If you put them on their side, they'd be about right.

 

[drron]

Interesting to see the Travel report in the SMH-
Long-haul flight tips | Best way to cope with long flights
Though it is lifted from the UK.

 

[drewbles]

Here I was, all this time, thinking I was silly for not being able to figure out how to use them comfortably.....

Glad to hear i'm not the only one. I tend to find the people I see with them also have no 'service information' on their boarding passes

There seems to have been a trend recently of non-frequent flyers wandering around the airport with them pre-inflated, hanging off their hand luggage. The vulgalour ones seem particularly popular

 

[Rebekkap]

Re: the neck pillows - my osteopath said that the horse-shoe shaped ones force your head forward into an unnatural position. On her advice I got one with a flat back - like this one, I think it came from Anaconda - Amazon.com: Design Go Snoozer Travel Pillow - 447: Health & Personal Care - it's very comfortable.

 

[dfcatch]

Glad to hear i'm not the only one. I tend to find the people I see with them also have no 'service information' on their boarding passes

There seems to have been a trend recently of non-frequent flyers wandering around the airport with them pre-inflated, hanging off their hand luggage. The vulgalour ones seem particularly popular

+1

They also follow the careful multiple-point plan as listed earlier in thread

 

[tipsy.skipsy]

Got a link on e-bay , first class PJ's

AKIRA ISOGAWA QANTAS 1ST CLASS PJ'S BRAND NEW SZ L (eBay item 160508496361 end time 19-Dec-10 16:23:50 AEDST) : Clothing, Shoes, Accessories

Are these authentic.

 

[NM]

Are these authentic.

Look like the real thing to me. Note that the design has changed many time over the years. I must have at least 10 different styles from QF (F&J) and CX and BA.

 

[tipsy.skipsy]

Look like the real thing to me. Note that the design has changed many time over the years. I must have at least 10 different styles from QF (F&J) and CX and BA.

Was just wondering if this is the current style / design used by QF.

 

[drewbles]

Was just wondering if this is the current style / design used by QF.

I have several sets of those ones. Look like the design from around 2004/05, but I may be wrong...

 

[tuapekastar]

Was just wondering if this is the current style / design used by QF.

They don't look like ones I got in June (those were a sort of lightish brown in colour)

 

[Julesmac]

The pineapple tips

1. Check in late.
2. Take lots of luggage and argue over any excess luggage charges.
3. Take your time repacking your bags at the counter. Remove large heavy misshapen objects for inflight use.
4. Demand an upgrade; you know you deserve one. If unsuccessful at first, ask DYKWIA?
5. Discuss any number of seat allocation options. Remember, check in staff were waiting for you, none of the other passengers count.
6. Ignore the man at security with the plastic bags, and carry several containers of liquid in your carry-ons.
7. Fail to complete your departure card.
8. Discuss the meaning and implications of the departure card questions with the custome officer before completing.
9. Go to the lounge and try various ruses to get in. My favourite is 'Can I use your toilet'. If that fails, play the DYKWIA card again.
10. Fail to Board, so you will be on the aircraft less time than anyone else, consider boarding the second or third time they call your name. Personalised boarding calls help establish your credentials as a DYKWIA.
11. Carry large heavy and misshapen objects on board and find somewhere to store them. Cabin staff will help. Demand that they find space in YOUR locker.
12. Sit down in your middle seat. Well you did check in late. Relax. Remove your shoes. Remove your socks. Hang your socks from the seat pocket, they'll dry out after a few hours.
13. Stick your elbows out. Its a long flight, the seats are narrow, so you need both the armrests, and more.
14. Listen to the safety briefing. Note especially the bit about how cabin crew are there to attend to your every need and how you should use the call button anytime you need assistance.
15. Locate the little orange all button, and press it after push-back. Ask if you can use the toilet.
16. Once the seat belt sign goes off, immediately recline your seat. Fully.
17. Press the magic orange button again, and obtain an intensive briefing on how to use the IFE.
18. Drinks service! Drink lots of alcohol. Avoid water. This is important for later activities.
19. Dinner time! Complain about the special meal that you wanted not being available. The FAs should know who you are, and your dietary requirements.
20. You really need to go to the toilet during dinner service. Aisle passengers are happy to get up with their meal trays, even more fun if you are seated at a window.
21. In the toilet. This will be your home away from home. Familiarise yourself with its operation. You will find that on A380s every button operates various lights.
22. Turbulence! Pee all over the place. Cats establish their territory this way, why shouldn't you?
23. Get back to your seat before the meal trays are taken away.
24. Thirsty? Time for that orange button again. The FAs are just waiting for your call and are happy to serve you constantly.
25. Repeat steps 18-22 ad nauseum, although its not as fun once the trays are gone. You can while away hours this way, and the more you do it, the less you'll notice the passage of time.
26. At some point you'll notice a deterioration in the cabin service. Keep pressing that orange button. Get the rhythm right and you can make it sound like a railway crossing.
27. Once refused alcohol, get up and become unruly. This always gets results.
28. Once restrained, pass out.
29. Be escorted from the plane at a location of the captain's choosing. This will shorten your travel time by hours. And who said they don't have mystery flights any more!!

Cheers skip

Jeez Skip. I think I just sat behind you - MEL/LHR??????I kept looking round for the Candid Camera camera