You can also download a book, magazine, or newspaper to your smartphone, tablet, or an e-reader ahead of time so you’re all set for the flight. You can also always flip through the Sky Mall magazine! You never know what you’ll find in there.
Some apps, like Spotify, have an “Offline” mode that allows you to store music so you can listen to it even when your phone isn’t connected to the internet.
You can learn something new with educational podcasts such as Stuff You Should Know or Answer Me This. You can also listen to comedy, literary, or news podcasts. You can also download a few shows ahead of your flight so if your plane doesn’t have wifi access, you’ll still have hours of entertainment.
You can also download a movie to your smartphone or tablet ahead of time so you can watch whatever you like.
You could also bring a book of crossword puzzles if that’s more your thing.
Even just getting a rough draft down on paper can give you a jumping off point and may give you the push to work on a creative project.
Photos can be a great way to remember your trip as well. For instance, some scenic snapshots of mountain ranges could be something really nice to save and look back on in the future.
For instance, you could say something like, “Hi there, I’m Jack. Are you heading to Denver for vacation?”
For instance, you could look up restaurants you want to visit and any attractions or landmarks you want to see while you’re there. If it helps, you could make a list or jot down some notes in a note-taking app to help organize your trip.
You could also listen to some soothing music or a really boring lecture to help lull yourself to sleep.
