To all those facing a long flight who are concerned about how they'll feel now that smoking has been banned on flights, don't despair or try to make up for it with alcohol.

Just get yourself some of those nicotine patches. Make sure you get the top of an individual sachet cut off before you go to the airport as you're not allowed scissors in your hand luggage.

Use one patch after you leave the smoking area before boarding your plane. Remember to remove your patch before you light up that cigarette at the arrival airport (or outside it, if smoking is not allowed inside) or you will feel very ill.

Alternatively, of course, you could continue to use your patches during your holiday or vacation and give up smoking!

Blott