How do you occupy yourself on long plane rides?

Question

I'm just wondering what other people do on plane rides, because I'm worried how me and my familiy are going to occupy ourselves while we're flying to Australia for vacation.

Answer 1

I listen to audio books on planes and car commutes. I make my own audio books out of any electronic text, including email and RSS feeds by using a free website called YAKiToMe! http://www.yakitome.com. It reads to me in 4 different languages with male and female voices that speak with regional accents. It's a great free service and helps me make the most of my travel time.

Answer 2

For longer flights there is usually a movie they play. Personally I sleep, bring a book, bring cd/mp3 player, and have plenty of drinks while on the plane. lol Or check out magazines of the place ur going.  

Answer 3

sleep, watch the movies, eat, read, play cards

Answer 4

it's hard but yes american they gave too magazines so

Answer 5

read-magazines and books

listen to music

Answer 6

There will be movies and music on-board.  Usually they have a bunch of channels with different types of music.  Consult the in-flight magazine for that.  Some airlines will have games in which you can compete against other passengers.

I would recommend that you get as much sleep as possible.  Some people do have a hard time sleeping on planes but you will arrive more refreshed if you can sleep.  Also it will make the time go faster.

You can also read a book or magazine.  Another idea is to bring small games such as cards or hand-held games.

Answer 7

I watch movies on my portable dvd player , read books and magazines and doodles

  

Answer 8

Watch the movies on the plane, read books or magazines, bring games like cards to play with each other, sudoku, a laptop, not going online. Game boys, Ipods, anything wtihout a signal.