Comments on: Any travel tips on flying from the UK to australia long distance flight?

By: flabbajackey

flabbajackey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:25:59 +0000

clothes that fit well and are comfy also a good book, mp3 player / ipod with lots of songs and full battery.

inflatable pillow thingy on a long haul flight they normally give a small package containing socks, toothbrush + paste, eye cover and ear plugs

but feel free to take your own if you want also there will be films in your own tv in seat in front of you
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By: Diwandil

Diwandil — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:56:59 +0000

1.Take cotton for your ear. As it get severe pain first time.
2.Do switch off your mobile before you fly.
3.Do not take any harmful equipment with you.
4.Be careful while packing your bag it should not be over limit.
5.Try to reach airport 2 hours early.
6.Passport Photo copy.
7.Documents
8.I.D
9.Wear comfortable cloth(avoid tight Jeans)
10.Take Laptop, magazines, puzzle books or ipod.
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For more information about flights follow the links : http://www.cheapticket.co.uk/information.aspx Travel Information

By: trailblazer

trailblazer — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:19:59 +0000

Definitely comfortable loose clothing and comfortable footwear, DVT socks will help, although they can be restricting, and getting up and walking around is as good as anything else, and it will break the boredom! Take a good book, some magazines, DSlite or PSP, if your travelling with friends, take a pack of cards, puzzle books (suduko, etc..) try not to take too much carry on luggage, you will be tired when you arrive, and having to grab loads of stuff will not be fun!

Try to get straight into the time zone of you final destination, as this will help to combat jetlag.

Also, BA are not a bad airline, neither are most the international carriers flying this route.
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By: kaznaid

kaznaid — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:40:59 +0000

Wear loose fitting clothes … jogging bottoms, t-shirt, layering is better. Socks to change into or slippers. Don’t wear anything constricting, ie jeans etc.

If you need specs for reading, make sure they are accessible. Also, make sure you have a pen to hand as you will need to complete an immigration form before you land in Sydney. Also you will need your passport and address of where you are staying.

To pass the time, take your fully charged ipod, ds/psp, books, magazines, water to drink (although you will get this on the plane).

Primarily, relax and don’t forget to ask for extra pillows, blanket, etc. The cabin crew are there to help you (as long as it ain’t BA - they are a miserable bunch - sorry, have had bad experiences with BA both long and short haul flights!)
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By: luddite

luddite — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:18:59 +0000

Compression socks that prevent DVT are a must.
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By: mrshazzi786

mrshazzi786 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:57:59 +0000

I recommened take your laptop. Get a load of games
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By: Philip

Philip — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:07:59 +0000

Bring a Nintendo DS or a PSP and a few games. Bring a book of puzzles/crosswords.
Don’t wear tight jeans lol. clothes that breathe are good.

Take extra food so you don’t get too hungry. Fresh food is good.. like carrot and celery sticks.

If you need help sleeping take cough medicine, it’ll make you drowsy.
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By: Dopes

Dopes — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:24:59 +0000

Tracksuit bottoms and loose top/t-shirt and most importantly for a flight of this length LOOSE socks. I also took my ipod, psp and bought some magazines.
I hope you have a good flight mine was 13hrs 45mins in a broken seat….was pure hell!
Taking slippers to wear once on the plane instead of shoes is porbably a good idea, think I will do that next time now.
If you are going with someone maybe a travel version of a board game or something simular
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make sure you move about to avoid the dreaded D.V.T