Flying from Chicago to London...?

It;s my first time flying and I was just wondering if you could give me any suggestions or tips about flying on an airplane. It would be so helpful because I am really confused and nervous.|||Make sure your carryon bag and purse is VERY comfortable. Don;t try overpacking it, or it;ll kill your shoulder lugging it around. Also, make sure you have comfortable clothing, perhaps with a light sweater in case you get cool. The flight is about 8 hours, so if you fly overnight, you can sleep part of the night. Make sure you have any medications you need and try drinking water and juices rather than alcohol and sodas, which will make you feel worse. I don;t know if you;re flying into Heathrow or Gatwick, but Heathrow has some of the LONGEST hallways, but thankfully also moving sidewalks to lessen the walking. It is set up pretty well though always packed with people. Try to plan your eating so that you don;t feel the need to buy anything to eat at Heathrow. The prices are outrageous!If you;re flying into Gatwick, after the long flight, you have over an hour drive into the city. While a train is a great option from Heathrow to the city, you should take a bus from Gatwick, unless you plan on renting a car. Renting a car in the UK isn;t hard, but if you aren;t used to the roads, other than the driving on the opposite side, there is also the fact that the lanes are narrower than in the US, and most people in the towns park on the street so many roads have only enough for one car to pass through. That means you or the other driver will have to pull over and wait for the other to pass. Also most rental cars are standard, and you;ll be shifting with your left, not your right hand. If that makes you nervous, stick to the bus. You can get a bus ticket from Gatwick to London for about 20-25 GBP, depending on where you;re headed. Enjoy your trip! I;m so jealous! I lived there for 2 years and would LOVE to go back.