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Get a white-noise generator. I use https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=noise&fdid=net.pmarks.chromadoze https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfi

by edent 11y ago

Get a white-noise generator. I use https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=noise&fdid=net.pmarks.chromadoze https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=noise&fdid=n... on Android. I find it more effective than earplugs for drowning out engine noise and crying children. Don't drink alcohol if you want to be productive - although if you're just going to be watching in-flight movies, knock back as much as you can ;-) If it is not too late, request a special meal. I usually choose vegetarian (because I am), but you can go for Kosher, Halal, Vegan, etc. You usually get served first and the meals are generally of higher quality.

schoen 11y ago
Same-day will be too late for a special meal request (I suppose depending on the airport, but it would be very rare for it to work). I've tried this when getting unexpectedly rerouted and it's never worked out. I've heard great things about "Asian Vegetarian" in-flight meals, but I think many airlines only offer them on flights to Asia, something I haven't done yet.
- tired_man 11y ago
  Once you pass security you can probably grab a decent sandwich and a couple packs of snacks from a food stand/court, too.
  - schoen 11y ago
    I like this strategy because the airport restaurant meals are usually better quality than the in-flight meals, at least for me flying in coach.
tired_man 11y ago
If you have a preference for a hot meal, check if the specials are heated. I've had a couple of cold (they were supposed to be cold) meals that I didn't really like. I agree about the alcohol. If I'll need to start working as soon as I arrive, I drink and snooze to pre-adjusting my internal clock.