Whether you have an airline trip lined up for the future or you’re just curious on what you can do on a plane, there are literally hundreds of ideas that you can use so that you’re not bored for a few hours while flying the great blue skies on this Earth.

If you need some help or some examples on what you can bring, let’s hope that this list can do you some good.

Listen to music:  With so many MP3 players out there, one can’t find themselves bored when listening to music during the trip.  From Ipods to Zunes, grab yours or look into purchasing one.  Load it up with a lot of your favorite music and listen to the tracks while you fly.

Read a few books:  Depending on how long your flight is, you can grab a few books and magazines that will keep you entertained.  I always find that reading is relaxing and keeps my mind off things.  I would recommend you bring your books and magazines from home because they can get expensive at the airport gift stores.

Watch a movie:  Some airlines will have screens with movies that show.  Bring along some of your headphones and you can listen in on the movie.  The longer your flight is, the more movies you get to watch.  If you fly on a nice enough plane, you may find yourself getting your own personal TV.

Play video games:  Just like your MP3 player, there are a few portable game players out there that you can play.  Things like a PSP or a GameBoy can keep you entertained for hours.

Bring your laptop:  If you have a laptop, you may want to consider it if you want to do either some homework, play games or whatever.  If your lucky enough to hop on a flight with in-flight wireless Internet access, you could be in for a treat.

Do crosswords or word searches:  Grab a small book before you leave and do a crossword or word search while flying.  Little brain games can be a very cheap way to make the flight fly by.

Just sleep:  If you’re a good sleeper, you may want to just sleep.  If you find that you can’t sleep that well, drink a alcoholic beverage or two at the bar before you hop on the flight.  This could relax your nerves and it’ll make it easier for you to rest.

This is just a few things that you can do when it comes to keeping yourself entertained on the flight.  Look at what you do at home when it comes to entertainment and try to apply it toward your airline ride.