<p>1-Take two regular aspirin 24 hours before you fly to prevent leg clots. </p>
<p>2-Bring some snacks to help you through the flight. </p>
<p>3-In case you don’t know…most of the headrests can now be pulled toward your ears for side of your head support while sleeping.</p>
<p>4-I will not travel overseas without my “all purpose Tempur Pedic pillow” from Brookstone. I use it for my head/neck and also to slide under the back of my lower thigh to relieve the pressure of sitting. It also works as a supportive neck pillow in the hotel. <a href=“http://www.brookstone.com/TEMPUR-PEDIC-ALL-PURPOSE-PILLOW_11366913_2[/url]”>http://www.brookstone.com/TEMPUR-PEDIC-ALL-PURPOSE-PILLOW_11366913_2</a></p>
<p>5-I will not travel overseas without my “folding footrest” from Magellans. I am tall and this little gem works wonders on leg fatique. <a href=“http://www.magellans.com/store/In_Flight_Comfort___Foot_RestsIF477[/url]”>http://www.magellans.com/store/In_Flight_Comfort___Foot_RestsIF477</a></p>
<p>6-I have an uber thin travel blanket from Travel Smith. [Travel</a> Blanket by CoolMax](<a href=“http://www.travelsmith.com/coolmax-travel-blanket/travel-accessories/flight-comfort/12572]Travel”>http://www.travelsmith.com/coolmax-travel-blanket/travel-accessories/flight-comfort/12572)</p>
<p>7-for anyone who is tall, take the airline magazines out of the seat in front of you and toss them overhead. It sounds odd, but this extra 3/4 inch makes a HUGE difference in leg room.</p>
<p>8-If you wear glasses, bring an empty case so you can sleep without worrying about your glasses falling off and getting broken.</p>
<p>9-A thin Columbia polar fleece jacket can double as a blanket or rolled up for back support.</p>
<p>10- Here is leg stretch that really helps me. I do it a couple times mid flight.<br>
While standing on one leg, bring your other ankle up behind - grab it and really stretch your front thigh muscle. </p>
<p>I am not a backpack person, but my carry on is a multi colored floral Jansport backpack. My above listed “stuff” takes up about 1/3 of the pack. It is unique enough that anyone wandering away with it would be noticed (or wouldn’t want it). It has a ton of pockets for books, meds, personal items, etc.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>