Long-haul flights can be grueling, with hours of sitting in confined spaces, fluctuating temperatures, and the constant challenge of staying at ease. While most travelers know to pack extra snacks or ...

A long flight can wear you down fast. Low humidity, limited movement, and unreliable in-flight systems make it harder to stay rested and healthy. Small decisions, such as what you pack, when you rest, ...

Long flights can be tough on anyone, but if you've hit the big 5-0, they might feel particularly grueling. It's like your body wants to remind you that you're not as young as you used to be. But don't ...

Long-haul flights promise adventure, exploration or long-awaited reunions — but they come with a cost. The human body is not built to sit idle for hours in a pressurized cabin 35,000 feet above the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Deurlein is an award-winning travel writer. Embarking on an overnight, international flight with plane changes, layovers, ...