Air Travel Quicker & Safer Than Train Trips:

5 ways to not freak out on a plane
http://www.cnn.com//2015/06/10/travel/five-ways-to-avoid-air-rage-feat/index.html

I recommend the book, "The Emperor of All Maladies," and try to speed read it. On a long flight, you could learn how to speed read. Also, try never to take any cats on flights. Takeoff can cause them to vomit and look foamy at the mouth. Air travel is too stressful and dangerous for them. I once looked at my cat, and thought she had choked on her spit up, from takeoff. If you have time, take the cat to the airport's lockable, family restrooms, and let them out of the cat carrier to comfort, groom them, and allow them to walk around a little.