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Dont like flying? Every minute spend up in the air feels like an eternity? What bothers me is the commute to the airport, the security lines, the chaos that ensues, baggage claim, broken and lost luggage, plane delays, overpriced airport food and probably another 5 things I\u2019m forgetting\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n With that being said, I\u2019d like to present to you, tips for surviving a long haul flight so that you don\u2019t dread it. I\u2019ve taken quite a few long flights in recent years so here’s what I\u2019ve learned, in 10 easy steps.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Forget trying to look like you fit in first class on a long haul flight. Im not saying to look like a slob, but shoot for tastefully comfy. When it comes to long-distance travel, stick to a dress code of neutral, loose-fitting layers you can move around in. Besides keeping cozy on a flight, you\u2019ll also guard against deep vein thrombosis\u2014a serious condition that\u2019s aggravated when you sit in cramped positions for long periods of time. Experts also recommend wearing compression socks, which reduce swelling and decrease the risk of blood clots.<\/p>\n Embarking on a 8+ hour flight? I\u2019d consider a hat to shield the bright lights of a plane window or a\u00a0\u00a0sleep mask<\/a>. Another great idea is investing in a\u00a0\u00a0quality neck pillow<\/a>\u00a0with memory foam.<\/p>\n Crying babies? Sitting next to the bathroom? Loud plane engine noises? Karen won\u2019t stop talking?<\/p>\n It\u2019s time to invest in the right pair of headphones that will stay in your ears. Pack\u00a0\u00a0noise-canceling headphones<\/a>. You will thank me later. Here is a pair of\u00a0\u00a0BOSE headphones<\/a>\u00a0I highly recommend for noise canceling and superior sound quality while watching your movies or listening to music.<\/p>\n No matter how tall or short you are, when it comes to sitting in the same seat for hours on end, every inch of leg room is sacred. Don\u2019t limit yours with a needlessly large personal item, which you\u2019ll be forced to stow under the seat in front of you if you\u2019ve also brought a carry-on onboard. Opt for a bag that\u2019s versatile and soft, so you can squash it down if need be.<\/p>\n One of the beauties of long-haul flights is how well you\u2019re fed\u2014often, at least two full meals and a mid-flight snack to curb your cravings are provided. But what about when the lights are out, flight attendants are nowhere to be found, and you\u2019re HANGRY? What then? Be prepared with your own snacks and a bottle of water.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget your collapsable water bottle. Just fill it up before you walk on the plane and your good to go!<\/p>\n This might be self-explanatory, but be nice. Learn the rules of the air: unless you\u2019re in the middle seat, hogging an interior armrest is a jerk move. Before reclining your chair, glance back to make sure it won\u2019t disrupt anyone, and whatever you do, don\u2019t do it during meal service. Also, whether you\u2019re on the window or the aisle, expect\u2014especially during long hauls\u2014that everyone is going to have to use the bathroom at least a few times. Be forgiving and courteous, and you might even make a new friend in the process.<\/p>\n That cheesy chicken parmesan wafting down the center aisle might smell delicious, but you may want to reconsider eating a heavy meal. Heavy meals keep you awake, and are more difficult to digest. If you can, avoid foods and drinks high on sugar, salt, or caffeine. The same goes for alcohol. While it can act as a sedative for anxious fliers, it is also extremely dehydrating. Instead, stick to your bottled water<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know about you but I can\u2019t drink enough water on a flight. I get very dehydrated, very quickly.<\/p>\n Because planes are constantly replenishing cabin air with the air outside, the levels of humidity inside plane cabins are comparable to what you\u2019d find in a desert\u2014bone dry. The effects are two-fold: the extreme dryness dulls the skin, and, if not addressed, dehydration leads to worsened jet lag.<\/p>\n Pressurized cabins spell less oxygen for passengers and, over periods of time, symptoms due to lower blood oxygen levels that include fatigue, headaches, swollen limbs, and dehydration. The best solution? Stretch. Walk up and down the aisle to boost blood flow and practice some non-intrusive exercises in your seat, like rolling your shoulders and rotating your ankles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 10 Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-302","cpt_services","type-cpt_services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cpt_services_group-before-you-travel"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services\/302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cpt_services"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cpt_services"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=302"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/thejumpseatboy.com\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}2. Wear something comfortable.<\/h4>\n
3. Invest in a good travel pillow and sleep mask<\/h4>\n
4. Bring your own headphones<\/h4>\n
5. Take the smallest personal item you can<\/h4>\n
6. Bring your own re-fillable water bottle and snacks, or buy some before boarding<\/h4>\n
7. Be friendly to your armchair neighbor- practice good airplane etiquette<\/h4>\n
8. Choose your in-flight food (and drinks) carefully<\/h4>\n
9. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate<\/h4>\n
10. Get up every few hours to keep the blood flowing<\/h4>\n