| Flying will always be a stressful endeavor no matter | | | | If you are one of those who get queasy when |
| how you look at it. People who have to travel long | | | | flying, better get medications that will help you avoid |
| flights are undoubtedly the most stressed out people, | | | | air sickness. If you have some ailments then you also |
| even if they go first class. But there are ways to | | | | have to bring along your medicines with you during |
| make long flights more comfortable, less stressful | | | | long flights. |
| and more enjoyable. | | | | If you are a very busy individual, you can take |
| People who have to take long flights should prepare | | | | advantage of the time you have during long flights. |
| for the trip way ahead of time. Plan the things you | | | | You can use it for sleeping if you are sleep-deprived, |
| would want to do during the long flight and bring | | | | or you can do other things that you have long |
| your necessities with you like books you want to | | | | wanted to do provided it will not disturb the other |
| read, documents that are overdue or music you have | | | | passengers. If you are new to your place of |
| long wanted to listen to. Also make it a point to | | | | destination then use your flying time to read |
| wear comfortable apparel and to bring slippers to | | | | something about the place you are going to visit. |
| wear during the long flight. It is always advisable to | | | | There are plenty of in-flight movies and you can |
| check in early so you can get the aisle seat which is | | | | even request your own choice from the flight |
| definitely more comfortable. | | | | attendants. |
| Long flights usually mean a change in time zones and | | | | If you are unsure about the type of food being |
| sleeping patterns. If your point of arrival has a later | | | | served by the airline o if you are on a special diet |
| time zone, it would be best to avoid sleeping and | | | | then you can bring your own food so as not to |
| sleep only following the local time. It is best to drink | | | | disturb your diet. If you are on a pleasure trip, do not |
| plenty of water to keep the body hydrated. Drinking | | | | forget to bring your camera to document your |
| caffeine-rich beverages like coffee or tea as well as | | | | vacation. |
| alcoholic drinks will result to dehydration so these | | | | Always check if you have your wallet and your |
| should be avoided especially on long flights. Drinking | | | | passport with you to avoid unnecessary delays and |
| lots of water is one way of quickly recovering from | | | | inconvenience later on. Always have extra clothing |
| jetlag. | | | | with you on board in case your luggage gets lost or |
| Don't let yourself become stranded in your seats | | | | is left behind. |
| because it will result to a numbing of your joints. | | | | To keep off the air pressure that can bother you |
| When allowed, it is best to walk along the aisle or | | | | throughout the flight, make sure you chew a gum |
| take frequent trips to the restroom to keep your | | | | while the plane is taking off. Do the same when the |
| muscles alive. | | | | plane is about to land. |
| It is better to request for an aisle seat during check | | | | While you cannot really take the comforts of home |
| in and then ask the attendants if you can be seated | | | | while you are traveling, you can at least make your |
| at the exit row when already on board. This will give | | | | long flight easier and more comfortable just by |
| you more room to stretch your legs. | | | | proper planning. |