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In episode 49 of the UK Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Karen from SmartStepstoAustralia.com all about flying long haul. Together they share their tips, advice and information about long haul travel (including flying with kids).
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Episode 49 – Show Notes
Jet Set Go: Essential Tips for Long Haul Flying from Start to Finish
In this episode, you will learn:
- What to pack, including hand luggage essentials
- Why packing cubes are so useful
- How to enjoy a comfortable flight
- How to avoid jet lag
- Apps you can use to relax
- How to be organised for your flight and trip, including paperwork and visas
- Tips for flying with kids
- Planning your arrival transport and hotel
⭐️ A PDF transcript of this episode is available to download here
Useful resources
We also have some useful planning resources on this website
- Get our packing list for your UK trip and check out these packing essentials
- Read Karen’s blog post about various options of inflatable flight pillows that turn the seat into a bed for toddlers
- Check out Karen’s blog post about flying long haul with kids (it’s about flying when you’re moving to Australia but the tips and advice are relevant when flying on holiday too!)
Related podcast episodes
- Episode 46 – Karen and Tracy chat to share their tips about visiting Harry Potter Studios
- Episode 45 – Karen interviews Tracy all about her 2023 UK travels so far
- Episode 37 – Trip Report – 6 week family adventure from Australia to the UK where Tracy interviews Karen about her recent trip
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