Household item that can make economy travel feel like first class

One thing about air travel is that it's rarely an overly comfortable experience.

Even without the restricted legroom and uncomfy chairs, for many it always feels so damn cold on a plane.

But one flight attendant has revealed an item you can bring aboard that'll make chilly cabins a problem of the past.

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"There's nothing stopping you from bringing a hot water bottle [on board]," a Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member told travel insurance company AllClear.

Of course, you'll have to bring it empty: "We're more than happy to fill one up for you during the flight."

It's a simple thing, which you probably already have at home, but it can make your 16-hour journey so much more comfortable and cosy.

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Other cosy things you can bring aboard to keep you warm include fuzzy socks, a scarf, or a beanie.

The seat you choose can also play a big role in the temperature you feel on board.

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It might be tempting to book yourself a seat with extra legroom, in the hope you'll be a bit more comfy.

But the flight attendant revealed this could actually make things worse.

"On some older aircraft, it can get quite chilly near the emergency exit rows. I'd usually avoid these seats if you're sensitive to the cold."

They also shared some more tips when it comes to choosing your seat before you fly.

For long-haul economy, they said: "the ideal seat would be around five rows from the back, or five rows from the front."

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Here, you're away from the toilets, galley, and all the areas where other passengers like to congregate to stretch their legs.

If they had to choose, being closer to the front is better, for a few reasons.

First - you're more likely to get your choice of meal, as crew tend to serve from from the front to the back.

Next, you're less likely to feel turbulence if you're closer to the middle of the plane - or in the front section of economy.

And finally, "being closer at the front means you'll get off quicker".

The faster you get off, the less likely you are to get stuck in long immigration lines and you can get to baggage claim as fast as possible.

Another thing to keep in mind on your next flight is being polite to the cabin crew.

According to a US-based flight attendant, the best thing that a passenger can possibly do is to say the word "please".

It might seem like basic manners, but Charity Moore revealed in a recent TikTok that it doesn't happen as often as you think.

"We love it when you say, 'Can I have a ginger ale, please' instead of 'ginger ale'," she said in the clip, which has nearly a million views.

"If you just use basic kindness and manners, it is noted because not everyone is doing that," Moore added.