Top 5 ways to beat boredom in long haul flights

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Load Up Your Watchlist Before Takeoff

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Get Lost in a Book

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Fuel Your Creative Pursuits

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Strike Up a Friendly Chat

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Dive Into a Podcast

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