Several months ago I flew to Bogota, Colombia, in economy class and was quickly reminded how bare bones and rough it has become. For instance, there was no food left by the time they reached my seat, no blanket or pillow was offered, and all the on-board entertainment came at an additional cost and did not even work after we left the U.S.
Believe it or not, with just a little preparation and investment, there are a few things you can do to ease the pain of flying coach and turn it into a more pleasant and—dare I say—even semi-luxurious experience. Here are my top three tips: