I don't know if you're a C or a D, but be prepared to get a little gassy. Long flights seem to have that effect. Beyond that:
1. Dress in layers. I am almost always cold on flights, so I recommend that you wear something light but wear (or bring) something heavy, too. Also, bring dark-colored socks to wear just on the plane. I usually put a wool pair on over my regular socks. This helps to keep the tootsies warm, plus I can take off my shoes without worrying about visibly dirty socks!
2. Think elastic (or drawstring). Who wants to wear jeans while sitting for ten hours?
3. Bring your full medicinal arsenal. I'm usually fine on the flight proper (except for the aforementioned gas), but be a good scout and be prepared. 
4. Snacks are a good idea, particularly if you're super-sensitive to food. I'm usually okay with airplane food, but not everyone is.
5. Even though you're supposed to drink a lot, I usually try not to go overboard, because the bathrooms tend to get extra gross on international flights.
6. Speaking of which, if you're worried about stinking up the potty, you could pack a small body spray or something to take with you in to the RR.
7. I prefer magazines to books when I fly, because they require less of an attention span.
8. Consider getting a sleeping pill from your doctor. For travel, I like Sonata best, because it wears off after about four hours, so you won't feel wrung out. Sleeping on the plane helps pass the time and it helps to combat jet lag. I don't know about you, but sleep deprivation is definitely a trigger for me!
9. I am tall and have long legs, so I like to keep the area under my feet clear. Therefore, I have a little pouch where I keep my essentials: glasses case, hand lotion, chapstick, kleenex, hand sanitizing wipes, EAR PLUGS, etc.
That's all I can think of for now! I'll let you know if anything else occurs to me.
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Christine
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