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This March, easyJet launched their longest ever flight path from England: a six-hour, 2,400 mile flight between London, Gatwick and Sal, one of Cape Verde’s 10 islands on the west coast of Africa.
But despite its extended length, this new route is as affordable as many of easyJet’s European destinations: prices start at just £113 one-way.
The catch?
The flight is carried out by the same planes that fly short-haul – meaning passengers are without in-flight entertainment, WiFi or even power sockets during these six hours.
Wanting to find out whether the azure waters and marine life of this Sub-Saharan spot really are worth the journey, I braved the long-haul budget flight myself last week.
Here’s everything I took onboard to keep myself entertained and comfortable at 30,000 feet.
Genie Harrison flew on easyJet’s longest flight – and reveals what she took on board to entertain herself for six hours
This blackout eyemask has seriously changed the game for me when it comes to sleeping – whether I’m flying halfway across the world, or just sleeping at home!
With soft fabric suitable for dry eyes and a memory foam cushioning, it’s the easiest way to block out the world and catch forty winks while 30,000ft in the air.
These oval-shaped earplugs help to block out any surrounding noise, so you can sleep peacefully all the way to your destination.
They stay firmly in place however you sleep, and are guaranteed 100 uses.
A travel adapter is an absolute must if you’re going abroad.
It fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has two USB ports, a slot for USB-C cables, and built-in USB-C cable, so you can charge five different devices at the same time.
I’ve always got my water bottle handy, but I’m especially sure to have a well-sized one on a long-haul flight.
I love this Owala FreeSip bottle, which comes in a whole host of colours. It has a straw, too, so there are no dangers of turbulence-induced spillages!
Being an EasyJet plane, there were no plug sockets to use on my journey to Sal.
This Anker Power Bank was a game-changer – and it’s perfectly pocket-sized, too!
As a music lover, a six-hour flight is an unbeatable opportunity to catch up on all the best new albums, totally uninterrupted.
These over-the-head headphones are my go-to: they’re comfortable, great value for money andgreat for noise cancelling, too.
While I love read paperbooks, there’s no denying that a Kindle is a must on holiday. Plus, it conceals the more trashy books I indulge in on holiday.
Lightweight and with a remarkably good battery life, I can always rely on my kindle to help while away the hours of a long-haul flight.
No matter the temperature on the ground, I always seem to get cold under the blast of plane aircon.
This Gymshark hoodie is my favourite for flights, and proved particularly handy for snuggling up and snoozing all the way to Sal.
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I’m very grateful that I can fall asleep on planes fairly easily – but this TRTL neck pillow was a serious level up when it came to my airborne naps.
It’s easy to wash, super light and the best neck pillow I’ve come across yet.
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