However exciting an airplane journey sounds, six hours into a stuffy cabin and we are already done. And when you are traveling to Europe from India or worse to the United States of America, the long flight journeys seem endless. Long haul flights are definitely the worst nightmares, even more so for solo travelers. Imagine the number of nuisances which can occur; from annoying seatmates to average-tasting meals, anything can make your journey miserable. Who wouldn't love it to make the tedious journey a little less painful and more comfortable? We thought of curating a list with a few solutions to keep in mind before embarking your next airplane journey to make it less boring.
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7 Tips For Making A Long Flight More Comfortable
1. Wear A Comfortable Outfit
With the 'airport look' trend common among the celebrities, we too want to fly in style. But let it not come in the way of your comfort. Sitting for 8 plus hours and trying to sleep in short skirts or dresses will be an unwise decision. For long flights, choose a comfy-chic outfit in neutral tones and loose fits. Athleisure would be the most accurate dress code for long flights with layovers. Wear a comfortable pair of sneakers too to keep your feet warm and comfortable.
2. Carry Your Travel Pillow, Eye-Mask And Earplugs
You will never know the importance of these travel essentials unless you are stranded on a long flight with a bunch of noisy co-passengers. For the long flights, it is advisable to invest right in a soft travel pillow, eye-mask and earplugs. There is no better pastime than enjoying a peaceful sleep when on board.
3. Bring Your Own Food
It is very important to be well-fed on a long flight. If you are very picky about what you eat or how you like eat your food prepared, it is better to carry home-cooked food with you. It is also a pocket-friendly option. Another way to get your hands on some food options is to buy food from the various eateries at the airport before boarding the flight. The food in the flight has limited options and you may not like to survive an 8-hour journey on them alone.
4. Carry Enough Books Or Downloaded Videos
The favourite pastime for many of us is reading a light book on the go or re-watching episodes of our favourite sitcom for the zillionth time. Keep a lightweight book or two and download a few videos on your device before embarking the journey to keep yourself entertained throughout.
5. Keep You Cabin Luggage To The Minimum
No matter how comfortable your seat is, when it comes to sitting in the same place for long, it becomes very difficult and uncomfortable if you have a carry bag on you. So, carry a backpack or a handbag to fit only the travel essentials you need and send the rest in check in luggage.
6. Book Your Flights In Advance
Booking your tickets in advance not only gives you a good price but also a number of options to choose from. Whatever may be your priorities; a cosy window seat or easy access to the aisle or even a better leg space at the emergency exit door, booking the ticket in advance will lessen the chances of yours being crammed up in the middle seat.
7. Keep Yourself And Your Skin Hydrated
We often tend to drink less water on airplane journeys as we don't feel thirsty. But we need to make a conscious effort on drinking our liquids on time. It is equally important to keep your skin hydrated too which gets dried and dulled out because of the continuous air conditioning. Carry a gel-based moisturiser and lip balm to keep your skin and lips hydrated throughout the journey.
We hope that our list will be beneficial for you to pack your cabin luggage before the long-haul flight.
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