Travel Blog Post #3 - Boarding Pass (Tips on how to maximize your in-flight productivity)

Boarding Pass: "Bored"-ing pass

In-flight time could mean a couple of hours to yourself without anyone disturbing you and complete cut off from the social and mobile world for the most part. This basically means you can give undivided attention to any task you indulge in once on-board. As a frequent traveler I'd say, it could be frustrating just sitting on a plane for a couple hours and staring at the ceiling, outside the window or at your co-passenger. How about turning this around into a good in-flight experience and making the most off your flying time?

I have penned down some of the things a traveler could do or engage in once on-board to make his/her flying experience more pleasurable and fulfilling. As always, I am open to hearing your thoughts on this would love to add on to this list with your thoughts and suggestions.

• Rest - catch up on some much needed nap time. For some folks it might not be as easy as the others to nap on a flight, but try and shut your eyes and relax. Trust me, this helps!
• Catch up on the book, magazine or any form of reading you've been wanting to read for a while
• Brainstorm on a topic you've been struggling to find an answer to
• Create a to-do list to organize your next few days better. This will help you hit the ground running once you reach the destination
• Reflect on yourself on a personal and/or professional front. See where you are at and figure out if you're on the right track. If not, identify any improvement opportunities for yourself
• Learn about your co-passenger and their story. There are times you will run into co-passengers who would rather be quiet during their flight time, but some are very friendly; make the most of this
• Complete that pending Blog post or Article or any form of writing you've been waiting to finish up (This is my personal favorite ;) )
• Type up all the email communications you have to send out during your flight time - It will help save time for you on the ground
• Write a note to someone dear to you - could be your parents, your better half or anybody else and tell them how much they mean to you. In a flight filled with unknown faces you do tend to miss your loved ones more than otherwise
• Shop - make use of in-flight Wi-Fi or the flight magazine and find yourself a deal on something you've been wanting to purchase
• Watch a movie, TV serial, podcast or anything else you might prefer. Helps de-stress
• Listen to some relaxing music, definitely helps calm your nerves on a long flight
• Plan a diet and exercise regime for yourself. Is there a better time to improve your lifestyle, eh?
• Memorize and learn a new word, bonus points if it is not English
• Prepare - for that big upcoming meeting you have lined up
• Finish up any pending work (personal or professional) to better manage your time on the ground
• Provide feedback to the airlines. If you're a loyal and passionate frequent traveler of that preferred airline carrier, let them know what they can improve upon and they'd appreciate it.

Cheers,
Adi