I have logged hundreds of thousands of miles over the last 40 years. sorry. Some might say air travel is the worst ever.
I’ve flown most of the world’s time zones, slept on the floor of airports, and feared for my life while China Eastern’s 737 endured a tropical storm and was forced to land.
So, now that I’m miles behind, I know some of these tips for flying peacefully for anyone with a long haul flight coming up. I can’t. Others will confirm that I am simply an exhausted person.
Paradise Lost
Things seem to be getting worse for the average jetsetter. Prices rose, hitting a record high in May last year. This cost reflects the economic impact of the war in Ukraine and skyrocketing air mileage.
These have decreased, but are still higher than they were a year ago. Recent reports indicate less leg room.
Plus, it’s not hard to find countless videos and memes featuring members of the flying masses throwing awnings, fists, or drink containers at each other.
Mike Tyson made headlines last year in retaliation for having water bottles thrown at him by obsessive fans on a JetBlue flight. The incident raises the key question everyone has been asking: Will Mike Tyson fly JetBlue?
Aviation anxiety
Thankfully I have yet to encounter miles of malice. I have yet to help duct tape a hostile human to a chair or rely on the whims of a Karen who has lost her patience.
Of course, your airline is a deal breaker. Without naming names, we all know which ones to avoid — though Mike Tyson still flies JetBlue. He’s Mike Tyson.
Tip: Don’t fly late at night, when people are more likely to drink before boarding, or early in the morning when it’s frustrating. But it’s a jungle. Stay safe.
Luggage sprawl of shame
Nothing starts a tragic journey like being overweight suitcase at check-in. Acknowledge it before you shake your head in disapproval. You did too. Every weary traveler has suffered, at some point, the shame that spreads under the counter.
It’s a harrowing experience: trying to figure out how to tuck your running shoes (which aren’t used anyway) inside you. baggage Some look at the bag skeptically in horror as a surrogate but sympathetic audience watches.
There are ways around this, but nothing beats this Hanging digital luggage scale.
These are cheap and easy to use, but most importantly they never spread again.
jet lag question
There are several studies on jet lag, including one by Clifford Saper of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard University.
Dr. Saper, along with a team of colleagues, found that food deprivation allowed mice to better regulate their circadian sleep patterns. This natural defense means withholding energy expenditure until the body needs it.
Although clinical trials have not yet been completed, breakthroughs such as these have resulted in many reported successes using this method.
In short, fasting on flights is key.
Jet lag freedom?
International English teacher Jason Cordray lives in Hanoi, Vietnam and spends his summers and occasional Christmases in Charleston, North Carolina. He insists on using a method he says can beat jet lag in a day.
“My rule is never to eat on board, but always at the departure airport,” he explains. “I fasted on the first flight and ate on an airport stopover.
Dietary adjustments are only part of it. There are many things you can do to help you sleep when you arrive, including exercise and deep breathing. Reading is also helpful. Either way, there’s another easy way to stop that night’s insomnia.
“When we arrive, we’ll have 5 to 10 milligrams of melatonin before bed to help my sleep pattern,” concludes Jason. “So the combination of the right diet and melatonin works. I’ve tried this a few times and it worked every time. I used to suffer from jet lag a lot too.”
For Americans traveling to East Asia, this is wise advice.
flying alone with a child
Every economy traveler has endured the familiar cries of an infant on a plane.Even the occasional comment or word of “advice” must endure dozens of cold stares as well as arguing with young travelers
I once took a 6-month-old with colic on a 7-hour flight from London to New York. Thankfully he slept his first hour. That was enough time for him to eat his in-flight meal. As I took my last bite, he woke up in his bassinet.
To keep my poor sky neighbor sane, I spent most of this time standing at the front of the plane like a flight attendant, trying to calm my stressed baby down. I was a destroyer of their peace — I understand.
Do you fly with small children?here is what i brought
There are countless checklists for long-distance travel with kids, and some must-haves cannot be overlooked.
Bring something to draw with: a coloring book, a small toy, a teddy bear, a comic or picture book, snacks, fruit, a water bottle (or milk if you’re still eating).Finally some sort of failsafe, full charge Screen devices such as Kindle Fire Select movies so that the personal screen does not work.
Most importantly, you need to bring your parent’s game face and patience.
feel at home
I like to strike a balance between comfort and good looks in flight.
Loose elastic pants (a belt is a security hazard anyway) and a few layers are ideal. It is cold at cruising altitude, so keeping warm is important.
wife is the record holder neck pillowShe’s still adamant, but left on the flight. I don’t like neck pillows because they get too hot and stiffen my neck. I like to wrap a scarf around it, wedge it behind my neck, and tuck a sweater (or airplane pillow) behind my waist.
Earplug It’s useful for long flights and helps keep some of the top-end noise down, but you have to insert it correctly and hold it when you extend it. Use noise canceling when you really have to sleep headphones Playback loop contains white noise.
tilt or not
There is a long-standing controversy about tilting airplane seats. For some reason, those who oppose it are so vehemently irrational. I can kind of agree with their concerns — some travelers have no seating etiquette at all.
If you a) recline your seat as soon as the plane takes off, b) recline your seat as soon as you’ve finished eating, or c) recline without warning. , you are the enemy of weary travelers. .
Plus, if you’re the one who uses the headrest to support you down the aisle, you’re just as annoying.
I would like to think that manners are good when it comes to tilted seats. My rule is if the flight is short you don’t have to recline. However, if you’re traveling long distances and it’s lights out time, I don’t think it’s a problem, especially if people are sleeping. There is a time and place to recline and reading room plays a role.
So here are some reflections of weary air travelers. May your flight be comfortable, your luggage safe and all your journeys ahead may be free from the raging Air Her Cullen.
This article was written and distributed by Wealth of Geeks travel.
