India, June 27 -- Flying West for the summer? We know what that's like: Endless hours in a clammy plane, knees cramped, neck twisted, stuck behind the guy who reclines like he's at a spa. The in-flight movie sucks. The snacks are so-so. And for the most of it, you're not tired enough to sleep, but there's nothing to do. Airplane boredom is its own unique hell.

Here are the best hacks to thrive at 37,000 feet.

Game on. Birat Bose, one half of Insta duo @Hungry.Backpackers, flies to Europe almost every month. His tip for not losing your mind on a long-haul: "Pick a super-addictive game such as 2048. It's simple, free, and before you know it, you've killed hours." He saves chess for when he's more mentally alert. Most frequent fliers recom...