I am not one of those women. Know plenty of those types, though, and that's cool - for them.
Actually, I'd be more prone to tell the man in my life all of my concerns, ideas, and personal thoughts, (etc.) over any other person...
I'm very careful about who I tell what to, & most of my friends are guys. Even they try to pry info. out of me ... doesn't work out very well, most times.
Bring a book / reading materials, head phones for your listening pleasure, most any kind of snack food you like should be fine, mostly non-perishable ideally.
If you have any issues with 'ear popping' ( like I do ) ear plugs & chewing gum help out with that.
Wear super comfy clothes. I'd bring a favorite hat & have that handy, for when you land.
Bring a camera - I've snapped some pretty cool shots out of plane windows.
RE: The CS IM work?
Wow, you live in "Here" also, cottonelle? Oh, I mean - got milk...