{"id":4146,"date":"2013-07-12T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=4146"},"modified":"2020-06-22T17:36:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T21:36:14","slug":"how-to-be-productive-while-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/how-to-be-productive-while-flying\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be Productive While Flying"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know the adventure of flying can be a long and strenuous process for anyone trying to navigate their way around the airport, find parking, check in their luggage, and board the plane on time.<\/p>\n<p>But what if the work doesn\u2019t end there? What if you have to be productive while flying, to meet an important deadline or to prepare for a meeting once you land? \u00a0For many, travelling is a major part of their job. While flights may not be particularly worker-friendly for accomplishing tasks, there are a few things that you can do to increase productivity during air travel. \u00a0In addition to dressing comfortably and carefully packing your carry-on essentials, boosting productivity takes some planning before your flight.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consider booking a business-class flight<\/strong>.\u00a0 It\u2019s less expensive than first class but more accommodating than economy class.\u00a0 With extra space to recline and front-of-the-line privileges, you may have a more comfortable and constructive experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan a rough schedule<\/strong> of what you would like to achieve while you are on board. Your time alone can be a blessing if you know how to manage it well.\u00a0 Although it\u2019s challenging and fatiguing to work during a flight, take advantage of this time for yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>For early-arrivals, layovers, and possible delayed flights, you may want to <strong>research airport caf\u00e9s and lounges beforehand<\/strong> so you know where you can settle down instead of wandering aimlessly around the airport. Grab a snack, stay hydrated, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi while you wait comfortably for your departure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>During your flight, <strong>ensure that you have extra batteries on hand and that your devices are fully charged<\/strong>.\u00a0 If needed, you can purchase Wi-Fi or choose to work on other projects that don\u2019t require the internet.\u00a0\u00a0 Working offline can be beneficial; without the added distractions you can focus on your task.\u00a0 Read industry-related material or light reading in hard-copy, or pre-load your documents for review offline. You can even prepare emails to be sent off when you land.\u00a0 And never leave home without the reliable pencil and paper- no charging required!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re flying solo, welcome this opportunity to <strong>network with others<\/strong>.\u00a0 You may have an interesting neighbour and potentially gain useful knowledge or a new business contact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being productive while flying will allow you to feel prepared and hit the ground running upon arrival!\u00a0 If you would like to spend your flight doing something less demanding instead, try a crossword or Sudoku puzzle to keep your mind stimulated.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml>\n<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>\n<o:AllowPNG\/>\n<\/o:OfficeDocumentSettings>\n<\/xml><![endif]--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know the adventure of flying can be a long and strenuous process for anyone trying to navigate their way around the airport, find parking, check in their luggage, and board the plane on time. 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