How to Thrive on 12+ Hour Long-Haul Flights: Insider Tricks Airlines Aren't Telling You - Nomad Notes | EP 58

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How to Thrive on 12+ Hour Long-Haul Flights: Insider Tricks Airlines Aren't Telling You

What if surviving a 12+ hour flight wasn't about suffering through it but actually enjoying it?

While everyone else is cramped in middle seats, fighting for armrest space, and arriving exhausted, Ryan's consistently scoring entire rows to himself in economy and when he's not doing that, he's in business class.

His secret? It's knowing exactly when to change seats, which credit card gives you access to 1,400 airport lounges worldwide, and how to turn your points into business class tickets that would normally cost thousands.

Learn the one US airport Ryan would avoid entirely, the international airport that'll give you a free shower and city tour during layovers, and Ryan's controversial take on staying hydrated versus staying entertained with free drinks.

Plus, he's using a phone plan that lets him run his business from anywhere in the world.

Whether you're booking your first international trip or you're just tired of arriving sleep deprived, Ryan's breaking down the exact system that transformed how he travels.

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