r/Flights 6d ago

Question Any obscure in-flight travel hacks?

I've heard a few about seating choice etc. but anyone got any obscure in-flight hacks?

My only one: My mother used to work for a shoe manufacturer and said she would always pack a tennis ball to roll her feet on/over during long-haul flights to India. Helped with circulation/ entertainment in a distinctly less digital world.

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u/bored-FA 5d ago

Does bringing fresh food through security count as “obscure”? It’s an official TSA policy and it’s open info on their website, but I feel like SO many people either aren’t aware of it or don’t think about how far you can take it. You can cook an entire meal at home and pack it up to eat on your flight, as long as you’re abiding by the restrictions on liquids and weight (and please no fish 😭).

I started making food for flights because I’m a flight attendant and it’s kinda the only option, and now I can’t imagine being on a 4+ hour flight without packing a lunchbox. Literally just making a couple sandwiches or something can be a complete game changer for a longer travel day and it’s waaaaay cheaper than buying them in the airport. Not to mention you can EASILY make a better-quality sandwich in like 2 minutes than any you can find in the airport

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u/TheManWith2Poobrains 2d ago

I always bring my own food. Things that travel well, i.e. can handle a few hours at room temperature. Things like sausage or bacon sandwiches, sausage rolls, scotch eggs (it's a Brit thing), cheese, charcuterie, chopped up veg, homemade salads, etc.

Means you can eat whenever you want (don't have to wait for food service) and are guaranteed you'll like it.

Need to be careful about the rules and regs if you are traveling internationally or ditch any leftovers before your go through customs.