By Lisa Ng,BrighterLife.ca
Heading off on a lengthy flight? Extended air travel isn’t much fun, but here’s how to make your flight as pleasant as possible.
I recently completed my first 13-hour flight to Tokyo and it was by far the longest flight I have ever been on. Long-haul flights can be intimidating if you don’t do them often. I actually get a little claustrophobic and anxious when I fly, so I invited suggestions from friends and added them to a few of my own favourite tips on how to survive a long-haul flight:
Don’t forget to bring your own tea, too! The tea selection is non-existent in economy class, so I’ve started packing a couple of bags of my favourite natural, caffeine-free, sleepy-time tea to help me get some shut-eye on the plane. Just ask for a cup of hot water. I also never drink alcohol on the plane (it’s dehydrating) and I avoid soda — it leaves you bloated. Stick to water if you can.
You should also ask at the airport counter whether a paid upgrade to business class is available. Sometimes the cost will be discounted and be totally worth it. Other times, the economy section may be oversold and they will be looking to upgrade certain tickets. It just never hurts to ask.
So that’s how I survive a long-haul flight. How do you do it? Any tips for battling jet lag — besides booking a ticket in business class? Share them in our comments section.
Original Source: How To Survive A Long-Haul Flight, Lisa Ng.
Lisa Ng is editor-in-chief of This Beautiful Day, a lifestyle blog for smart women. Follow her travels on Twitter @helloLisaNg.
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