terryhfly said:
I start at World Airways next week and had a few questions for those who fly long haul flights. I have never flown these type of trips (14 days or more) so I don't really know what to take with me.
What do you usually take with you besides the usual stuff (clothes, ext)?
What type of calling card is the best?
Is there usually Internet access at the hotels overseas?
Any useful gadget or item that you have found that makes sense to have on your trips.
Thanks
Terryhfly,
First, congrats on your new job!!
O.K., I'll share with you what I pack and you can pick and choose from there. Hope this helps. I'll skip the clothes part.
FOOD:
I take a backpack with food and supplies in it. It is accessible to me in the flightdeck and if I have to commercial somewhere. Here is what I pack in it:
1 or 2 boxes of cereal.
Vacuum packed packets of tuna and/or salmon.
Meal-replacement mix (powder form) which I can make with bottled water.
Container for meal-replacement mix.
Plastic silverware (usually spoons and forks)
Granola bars and a small jar of peanut butter. (sometimes)
Sometimes you will wake up in the middle of the night overseas wide awake, hungry, and with nowhere open to eat for at least 4 or 5 more hours. Other times the onboard catering may be less than delightful or downright fattening and carb-laden. Either way, you have some other choices and it will hold you over until you find a decent place to eat.
MEDICINE CABINET
Basic first aid stuff and medicine:
Bandages
Tylenol and/or asprin
Immodium and/or Pepto
Neosporin
First aid ointment
This is also kept in my backpack, usually in one of the small pockets.
SHAVING KIT (carried in suitcase)
Just the basics:
Travel sizes of toothpaste, deodarant, shampoo, and shaving cream, etc. Not too much, just the basics to get me through a two-week trip.
MISCELLANEOUS STUFF:
Extra shoelaces: you will need them at one time or another. (I wear boots)
Alarm clock (battery powered): a travel alarm with a loud tone. Wake-up calls don't always come and a power outage in the middle of the night can mess up the hotel's clock.
Calling card.
Book and/or magazines
Small atlas that fits in your brainbag. (interesting to see what you are flying over sometimes)
Running shoes and workout clothes.
I hope this is insightful for you. Congrats again.