As the saying goes, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Visiting far off lands or taking a trip to see family and friends is one of life’s true pleasures. Getting there, however, is not.

With increased security and cattle-like seating, air travel has seriously declined since the days of Pan Am and glamor of the 1960s, when airlines enforced a dress code and served meals on plates.

The airplane may no longer be a cocktail bar with wings, but there are a few things you can do to make traveling more palatable. Take a look at this list below, courtesy of Business Insider, and have a safe flight.