Travelling in long distance flights can be very tiring and stressful if you are not prepared physically and mentally for it and might even ended up having stiff muscles and jet lag after the journey. Preparation should be done before the flight like getting a good night's sleep a day before departure. You should try to adjust your body clock to the time zone of where you are going by either sleeping earlier or later and this might alleviate jet lag. Taking a stroll around the airport after checking-in can also make you feel more relax when you reached your destination.
Remember not to eat too heavily the night before you fly but drinking plenty of water other than alcohol, tea or coffee will keep you in good momentum. Try to take day flights if possible because you will be able to fight jet lag and always keep your body in rythm with your destination's time. As the air in the plane is dry, please prepare a good moisturiser to protect your skin on flight and of course remember to wear loose fitting comfortable attires made from natural fibres. Just a day before flying adjust your eating time to the new time zone with protein-rich breakfast, more vegetables and fruits for lunch and a high carborhydrate dinner. Capitalise on the sun by spending at least 30 mins outdoor by going for a walk or getting into a light workout would be just as good.
During flights, try to avoid drinking coffee, tea or alcohol but do drink plenty of water because this will help you sleep better as well as making you fresher upon arrival at your destination. Try not to sit in the same position for too long, therefore walking around in the cabin as well as stretching yourself as much as possible can stimulate your blood circulation. Make yourself as comfortable as possible by removing your shoes and not sitting with crossed legs as this will restrict circulation.
Most of you might get ear pain due to changes in pressure and this can be eased by pinching your nose, close your mouth and then either blow out or swallow against your closed mouth. Sucking a candie or chewing a gum may also help, but for babies, giving them milk or water in a bottle to suck on will definitely ease discomfort. For more tips on easy stretches, just refer to either some instructions behind every seat or watch exercise videos shown on board certain flights. Follow these tips given and you will find that travelling long distances will be more comfortable and you will also find yourself more relaxed, fresh and happy when you arrive at your destination..
