Practical, research-grounded resources for surviving long-haul flights in economy class. Jet lag, in-flight sleep, DVT prevention, gear, routes.https://longhaulist.com/enhttps://longhaulist.com/articles/what-to-wear-long-haul-flight/https://longhaulist.com/articles/what-to-wear-long-haul-flight/What to wear on a long-haul economy flight: layers for a 15–20°C cabin, materials that resist swelling and odour, footwear that copes with foot expansion.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/melatonin-for-flights/https://longhaulist.com/articles/melatonin-for-flights/Melatonin for flights: 0.5 mg, taken at the right time for your direction of travel, accelerates jet lag recovery. Higher doses don't work better.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/cabin-air-getting-sick/https://longhaulist.com/articles/cabin-air-getting-sick/Cabin air on modern aircraft is HEPA-filtered and refreshed every 2–3 minutes. Here is what actually causes post-flight illness and what doesn't.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/red-eye-flight-sleep/https://longhaulist.com/articles/red-eye-flight-sleep/Red-eye flights compress sleep into 4–6 hours of seated rest. Here is what works: seat, gear, timing, melatonin, and what to do on arrival.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/how-to-survive-14-hour-flight/https://longhaulist.com/articles/how-to-survive-14-hour-flight/A first-timer's plan for surviving a 14+ hour economy flight: seat, sleep, gear, food, and movement. What actually works on ultra-long-haul routes.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/boeing-787-economy/https://longhaulist.com/articles/boeing-787-economy/Boeing 787 economy explained: cabin pressure, humidity, noise, best seats. What actually improves long-haul fatigue and arrival condition.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/what-to-eat-before-long-haul-flight/https://longhaulist.com/articles/what-to-eat-before-long-haul-flight/What to eat before a long-haul flight: a 24-hour protocol for sleep quality, swelling, bloating, and arrival energy. What to skip and why.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/how-long-does-jet-lag-last/https://longhaulist.com/articles/how-long-does-jet-lag-last/Jet lag lasts roughly 1 day per time zone crossed eastward and 0.5 day per zone westward — without intervention. Here is what changes that number.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/dvt-prevention-long-haul/https://longhaulist.com/articles/dvt-prevention-long-haul/Prevent DVT on long-haul flights with a clear protocol: movement timing, hydration targets, and when to use compression socks in economy.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/eastward-vs-westward-jet-lag/https://longhaulist.com/articles/eastward-vs-westward-jet-lag/Eastward jet lag is harder due to circadian phase advance. Learn the exact mechanism and a timed protocol for light, sleep, and melatonin.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/airbus-a350-economy/https://longhaulist.com/articles/airbus-a350-economy/Airbus A350 economy explained: seat comfort, noise, humidity, and best seats. What actually improves long-haul fatigue and arrival condition.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/economy-sleeping-positions/https://longhaulist.com/articles/economy-sleeping-positions/Best sleeping positions for long-haul economy flights. What actually works, what fails after 2 hours, and how to set up your seat for real sleep.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/compression-socks-long-haul-flights/https://longhaulist.com/articles/compression-socks-long-haul-flights/Compression socks reduce DVT risk and swelling on flights over 8 hours. Here is what the research shows, what pressure rating to look for, and which types work.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/how-to-sleep-on-a-long-haul-flight/https://longhaulist.com/articles/how-to-sleep-on-a-long-haul-flight/Seat selection, timing your sleep to the destination, and a few pieces of gear make the difference between arriving rested and arriving wrecked. A practical guide.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://longhaulist.com/articles/jet-lag-what-actually-works/https://longhaulist.com/articles/jet-lag-what-actually-works/Light timing, melatonin, and sleep scheduling are the three evidence-based tools for beating jet lag. Here is how to use each one, calibrated to your direction of travel.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT