How I Survived A 22-Hour Flight Without Entertainment

Travel hacks for those long-haul journeys without in-flight entertainment

For many, in-flight entertainment on long-haul flights is a life-saver. I mean, what better way is there to burn all those hours in an enclosed capsule than to catch up on all those blockbuster movies you missed?

But on my recent solo flight (22 hours, no less) to New York from Singapore via Beijing, I discovered that not relying on the entertainment system actually left me well-rested for my travels.

Yes - I managed to survive without touching the small screen. Even the air stewardess was astonished that my earphones were left clean and unopened.

Here are five tips - not counting sleeping and meal times - you can try:

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3. Getting handy

Whether you’re scrapbooking to lock down your travel memories or planning an itinerary, the time on a long-haul flight is best spent geting handy, creative and even organised. On my flight to New York, I settled my day-to-day itinerary for the trip and even managed to get some cool tips from a US citizen sitting beside me.

Guide books are great and have served me well, but sometimes, the best tips you get on where to eat, hang out and shop are straight from the locals.

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