Long domestic and international flights can make a pleasant vacation or business trip a nuisance. The following guidelines can help make your important travel time as comfortable and easy as possible - for you and your traveling companions.
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Part 1 of 2: Tips Before Departure
Step 1. Reserve a good seat
Even within the same class and rate, some seats are much better than others. Consider sitting in the aisle or exit row to get some legroom, or by the window if you want to sleep. Try to avoid sitting near the toilet/WC, because other passengers will often enter it. People waiting in line in front of the toilet are common on long-haul flights, and those walking to or from the toilet may bump or bump into your seat. Also keep in mind that the sound and light that emanates when the toilet door is open can be annoying, especially when you're trying to sleep.
However, remember not to choose a seat in the exit row if you will be bringing an infant or small child with you
Step 2. If you want to try to sleep, be prepared
Bring a travel pillow or neck support, and try to avoid using an inflatable pillow.
Step 3. Bring something to cheer yourself up
Usually, the movie won't start for a while, and the music/movie selection available can be very small, so bring an iPod (the night before you leave, try downloading some of the newest songs or movies as they will be more entertaining than the old movies you've already seen). own), iPhone, iPad, Game Boy, Nintendo DS, or CD player. You can also bring a new book you like or a portable game with you.
Step 4. Always carry some of the latest magazines with you
Buy some new magazines at the airport before takeoff. This is a fun way to start your journey.
Step 5. If possible, choose a flight that provides A. V. O. D
(Audio Video on Demand), which is a TV screen in front of your seat that allows you to get what you want to watch, play or listen to. This will be very useful in helping you pass the time. But be warned – the rates can be VERY expensive!!
Step 6. Bring your own headphones
Headphones available on board (whether purchased or free) are usually of poor quality. Sound-canceling headphones and earphones are great options if you have them, and can help drown out the sound of airplane engines in your ears.
Step 7. Minimize your carry-on baggage
One backpack is enough to take on a plane, and finding space in the overhead or under-seat storage area for a small backpack is easier than for a large bag on wheels.
Step 8. Bring a toothbrush, lip balm, and anything else that's not liquid or gel, which you'll need to help freshen up before meeting your loved ones at the end of a long flight
They and the people sitting next to you on the flight will be delighted if you do.
Step 9. Consider bringing your own food on board if you are concerned about taste or health
On some flights, aircraft food is not of good quality. Take a look at airlinemeals.net beforehand and read the reviews and decide if you should buy food before flying.
Step 10. Call the flight you'll be boarding earlier to see if they still offer free meals and if they can request special meals
Many airlines provide vegetarian, Kosher, Halal and other "specialty" meals if you book two or three days in advance. And because airlines have to specially prepare your meal, it's usually better quality than the standard meal. In addition, passengers with special meal requests are almost always served first. If your flight doesn't provide free meals, be sure to bring your own food or buy one at the airport.
Step 11. Bring some sweets or other snacks
Snacks of protein bars in particular will help on long flights. Most airplane meals tend to be low in protein and high in carbohydrates.
Part 2 of 2: Flight Time Tips
Step 1. Get moving
This is especially important on long-haul flights, to prevent your body from feeling sore from poor circulation. Some flights provide guidelines for in-seat exercises you can do (such as twisting your knees and stretching your arms). Halfway through a long flight that's more than overnight is a great time to stroll through the aisles a few times. There is usually room for stretching the back in the rear of some cabins.
Step 2. Choose to sit near the back of the aircraft on long-haul routes, if you don't mind the noise generated by the engine
Certain aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 series, have a large area behind the last row of seats at the rear of the plane that will give you plenty of room to stretch.
However, don't sit at the very end of the plane. There will be noises and smells from people using the restrooms and other areas at the rear of the plane. The chairs may also not be reclineable
Step 3. Follow the onboard exercise videos, if your flight provides them
It is made to increase body circulation and reduce fatigue. If such videos are not included with your flight, you can still do stretches and gymnastics yourself.
Step 4. Take steps to protect yourself from the dry air on board
Air on board is very dry and can dehydrate your system.
- Drink lots of water. While you can ask the flight attendants for water, it's a good idea to bring plenty of water on board. You can buy bottled water after going through security or bring an empty water bottle and fill it up at the water dispenser. Remember not to drink water from airplane toilets, as it can contain bacteria.
- Use eye drops (eye drops may be carried past safety) whenever your eyes feel dry. If you feel really uncomfortable, don't hesitate to tell the cabin crew.
- Consider using a saline nasal gel if your nostrils feel uncomfortable after inhaling dry air. Saline nasal gels, which can usually be found near the saline nasal cleaning section of pharmacies, can help keep the inside of your nose moist and make it easier for you to breathe. Dab it on your nose in the toilet and wash your hands afterwards. You can put it on a cotton swab and dab it on about 1.3 cm inside your breathing hole. It might feel gross, but it really does work in preventing your nose from feeling very dry.
- Take lip balm in a container of 85g or smaller and use it to protect your lips from drying out. Carry hand lotion or cocoa butter in a small container if your hands get dry easily.
Step 5. Don't look at the clock during the flight
You won't be able to do anything about time and the flight will feel a lot longer if you keep watching it. Don't keep looking at your watch and avoid looking at the map on the airplane screen showing the current position of the airplane.
Step 6. Find a way to sleep comfortably
If you brought a pillow, place it in the container in front of you and rest there. If you're sitting next to a window, leaning against a wall or airplane window can be much more comfortable than leaning in a chair. Recline your chair as far as possible so you can recline more comfortably.
Tips
- Drink plenty of water the week before your scheduled flight. Many people feel like they have to pee when they feel dehydrated, even though they really aren't. Keep the water content in your body enough so as to avoid embarrassing moments.
- Also make plans for transit times at the airport. This can take some time, but is also a great opportunity to stretch your legs.
- Try to get an aisle seat if you need to use the toilet frequently.
- Stretch frequently during your flight. This will help you avoid deep vein thrombosis and blockage of blood flow.
- When you feel tired or sleepy, ask the passenger behind you (be careful asking parents if the passenger is a small child) if you can push the back of your seat back a little and lay him down to sleep.
- Take it easy and don't feel stressed about the bad things that can happen on the plane. (This includes not watching plane crash news or watching Air Crash Investigation).
- Make sure to charge your laptop/iPad etc the night before you leave.
- Wear comfortable clothes on the plane. Take a travel pillow with you.
- Chew gum to prevent your ears from popping.
- If first (or business) class is not fully occupied, flight crews sometimes offer economy class passengers a transfer to first class. Your chances of getting this opportunity are greatest if you dress smartly-this means no jeans or sweaters, no revealing sandals, and no big hard-to-carry backpacks or suitcases.
