I've only been flying since I joined the Marines. So to me it still a new thing, even though I been doing this for almost four years. My advice is bring alot of books and magazines. I know alcohol is not a option to you, but to me a couple of drinks and I and a happy flyer. The last time I flew, the airliner had on the headrests bulit in screens where you could track the flight pattern or watch tv, even play trivia aganist other passagers( I won a game or two) I hope you have a safe flight when you do leave on your trip.