Welcome to My Lucky Flying — a practical guide to feeling better in the air. Our mission is simple: help everyday travellers turn a cramped, stressful flight into one that is calmer, more comfortable, and a little bit lucky. Whether you fly twice a year or every other week, we want you to step off the plane feeling more human than when you boarded.
Everything here comes from real trips, real economy seats, and a lot of trial and error. We test the tips ourselves on short hops and long-haul red-eyes, then write them up in plain language you can actually use at the gate. No jargon and no impossible “just fly first class” advice — only small, repeatable habits that add up to a better journey.
Our writing is organised around the five things that make or break a flight:
- Seat selection — how to choose, request, and defend the seat that suits you best.
- Sleeping on planes and in airports — gear, positions, and timing for real in-transit rest.
- Flight anxiety and turbulence — calm, grounded ways to manage nerves and bumpy air.
- Comfort, wellness, and jet lag — hydration, movement, and recovery that actually work.
- Family and logistics — flying with kids, connections, and carry-ons without the chaos.
My Lucky Flying is written by a small team of dedicated frequent flyers — including Clare and Yimmy, who between them have spent years criss-crossing time zones in economy — alongside our editor, who keeps every guide honest, tested, and easy to follow. We are travellers first and writers second, which is exactly why we focus on advice that holds up in a real boarding queue.
We would love for this to become part of your pre-flight ritual: skim a guide, pack one new idea, and see how it goes. Have a question or a tip of your own? Reach out through our contact page — your experience helps the whole community fly a little luckier. Safe travels, and may your next flight be your best one yet.