I'm a former flight attendant who still travels all the time. Here are 6 dos and don'ts for surviving long-haul economy.

As a former flight attendant, I've learned ways to make long-haul economy flights more bearable. Alona Vasylieva I was a flight attendant for nearly 10 years and still fly frequently as a passenger. I bring different outfits for the plane and the airport, and a plastic bag for clutter. I skip the neck pillow and never drink airplane coffee. Before I stepped away from my flight attendant job after nearly 10 years in the sky, I picked up a lot of tricks for making long-haul travel more bearable. Now, as a passenger who regularly flies economy, I stick to the same system every time. From packing multiple outfits to deplaning last, here are my 6 dos and don'ts for long flights . I get to the airport extra early — and I switch outfits twice. I get lounge access via credit card benefits.