One thing Qantas flight attendant never flies without: 'Always'
Flying for your job means you likely know all the secrets for having a comfortable journey.
Flight attendants have all sorts of tips around what comforts to bring and what to leave behind, as well as how to sleep and tricks to best to handle jet lag.
9Travel got all the advice from Qantas cabin crew while travelling on the relaunched Brisbane to Los Angeles service. Read on for some of their best suggestions.
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Minnie McCoy is an International Flight Attendant with Qantas. Nine
Minnie McCoy, International Flight Attendant
Top carry-on essential?
"My hot water bottle. I am a very cold person and I feel like on the aircraft, the temperature does drop quite a bit, so, having a little hot water bottle by me is always a key.
"On top of that would be my earplugs and my eye mask for a good rest.
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Tips for surviving long haul flights?
"Hydration, would be the number one. Get up, walk around, stretch your legs, feel free to come down talk to the crew, and have a little dally in the galley with us, we love a chat.
Minnie says bring a hot water bottle- of course carry it empty. Getty
Tips for beating jet lag?
"Hydrate, go out for a walk, get some fresh air, eat a really good meal, try to go to bed at a reasonable hour.
"If you've got off a red-eye flight, maybe a couple of hours of sleep in the day, just before, just to recharge you.
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Flying for your job means you likely know all the secrets to having a comfortable journey. AAP
Kip Dooley, International Flight Attendant
Tips for beating jet lag?
"It's very important that you get outside, you get some sun in your eyes to help your body adjust.
"I always find that I go for a long walk after I've got off a long flight. As difficult as it is, it gets fresh air in my lungs.
Biggest mistake passengers make on a long-haul flight?
"The biggest mistake I see passengers making is drinking a lot, because it's going to dry you out, it's going to leave you hungover. You get off the flight and you don't know if you're Arthur or Martha.
"Sleeping tablets, people take them, but I think you're better off without them because when you get to where you're going you're going be messed up, you're going to be tired and strung out.
Kip Dooley shares his top jet lag tips. Nine
Sleeping on a plane is good- but taking tablets to help may not be the best idea. Getty
Vanessa Mead, Customer Service Manager, Qantas International Cabin Crew
Tips for surviving long haul flights?
"I really try to set my body to the time of my destination. For this, hydration is really important. I always make sure I have my water bottle with a hydration boost packet added to keep me feeling great.
"I also make sure I am comfortable with my favourite travelling outfit, lip balm, eye shades and noise cancelling headphones.
- Additional reporting by Gabrielle Oehlmann.
