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10 Pro Tips for Surviving a Long Flight

I recently flew for 21 hours from Boston to Tokyo. And I held up surprisingly well—even while sitting in coach.

Some careful planning was required, so I documented everything I did. What techniques succeeded? What prep work failed? How can you similarly endure? Read on for my 10 tips for tolerating a long-haul flight, wherever your travels may take you.

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