I've spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. Here are 11 tips for surviving 6 or more hours stuck in economy

Why is Trump threatening tariffs on Apple and the EU? How will the US Steel-Nippon partnership impact jobs? What caused McDonald's to close all experimental spin-offs? Why is Harvard suing the Trump administration now? How did Boeing avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes? What effects will the new GOP tax bill have on consumers? Why did United Airlines reach a deal with its flight attendants? How is AI adoption changing workforce strategies? Why are stock markets sliding after Trump’s tariff threats?

I've spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. Here are 11 tips for surviving 6 or more hours stuck in economy

businessinsider.com/how-to-survive-long-haul-flights-in-economy

Business Insider's reporter shares her top tips for flying long distances in economy.
Joey Hadden/Business Insider
I've spent 190 hours in the air on long-haul flights from the US to Guam, Europe, and Canada.
Every long-haul flight I've taken was in economy seating, and I've found ways…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-23 19:49:38.