Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 31 - Crossing the Pond – Your Guide to Stress-FreeTransatlantic Travel

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss tips and tricks for having a great transatlantic travel experience. They cover topics such as the different classes of travel, the importance of timing your flight, and the need for rest on the plane. They also provide advice on how to combat jet lag and make the most of your first day in a new time zone. Other tips include bringing travel accessories like noise-canceling headphones and a neck pillow. In this conversation, Jonathan and his wife discuss various tips and tricks for comfortable long-haul flights. They cover topics such as neck pillows, noise-canceling headphones, bringing your own entertainment, packing snacks, dressing for comfort, and the importance of being polite to the flight crew. They also provide insights on the differences between flying to and from England, including the effects of turbulence and the need for entertainment during daytime flights. Overall, their advice focuses on making the flight as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Links

• Cornish Tea on Amazon
• Friends of Anglotopia Club
• Anglotopia Calendars
• Anglotopia Guide to Bridgerton
• 101 Oxford Travel Tips and Tricks
• My Current Travel Pillow
• Bose QC-35 Noise Cancelling
• My favorite battery bank

Takeaways

• Consider the different classes of travel (first class, business class, premium economy, coach) and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget.
• Take the latest flight possible to help adjust to the new time zone and avoid jet lag.
• Try to get as much rest as possible on the plane, whether through sleep aids or natural methods.
• Plan your first day in the new time zone carefully, including breakfast and outdoor activities to help reset your internal clock.
• Bring travel accessories like noise-canceling headphones and a neck pillow to make your flight more comfortable. Invest in a good neck pillow for comfortable sleep during long flights.
• Consider using noise-canceling headphones for better audio quality and to reduce noise.
• Bring your own entertainment, such as an iPad loaded with TV shows and movies.
• Pack snacks that you enjoy to avoid relying on airplane food.
• Dress comfortably for the flight, but still presentable.
• Be polite and respectful to the flight crew.
• Prepare for longer flights when flying back from England due to the Gulf Stream.
• Bring a battery bank to ensure your entertainment devices stay charged.
• Be mindful of the entertainment you watch, as others can see your screen.
• Sync screens with your travel partner to watch the same content.
• Remember that the flight is temporary and will eventually end.

Sound Bites

• “The plane all goes to the same destination.”
• “Take the latest flight you can for several reasons.”
• “Book your stay to include the night you’re leaving the US.”
• “I just remember the feeling of being lifted out of the seat, like a feeling of weightlessness.”
• “Invest in a good neck pillow.”
• “I find for me to lean against something more comfortably, AirPods work.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Updates
• 10:23 Choosing the Right Travel Class for Your Needs
• 22:52 Timing Your Flight to Beat Jet Lag
• 26:05 Making the Most of Your First Day in Europe
• 30:45 Essential Travel Accessories for a Comfortable Flight
• 33:20 Neck Pillows and Comfort
• 36:17 Bring Your Own Entertainment
• 44:57 Being Polite to Flight Crew
• 48:10 Checked Luggage for Souvenirs and Dirty Clothes
• 56:33 Remembering the Flight is Temporary