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Those who frequently travel by airplane often face a significant obstacle: fatigue after hours of sitting on the aircraft. Therefore, be prepared for a good sleep throughout the journey by implementing these 10 useful methods below.
1. What is the best seat for a good sleep on the airplane?
Researchers reveal that seat 7F near the front door is the most sought-after seat due to the convenience it offers passengers in moving up and down the plane. The area near this seat also attracts parents and noisy children, hence the constant presence of flight attendants - these disturbances will disrupt your sleep.
When booking tickets, avoid front rows. Opt to move towards the back of the plane for more tranquility. If you quickly secure a seat by the window, it's better - avoiding the hassle of being awakened by flight attendants!
If your budget allows, don't hesitate to invest in a Business Class ticket to enhance your sleep quality.
2. What attire is appropriate?
Dressing extravagantly to attract the 'admiring' glances of those around? That's an option, but it won't do you any good if you're planning to catch some quality shut-eye on the plane! Notice how celebrities and stars often step off the airport looking incredibly simple with t-shirts and loose pants, right? The smartest way is to choose outfits that are most comfortable for yourself to ensure a good sleep.
3. How to adjust the seat for maximum comfort?
Richard Dawood – Health advisor for Telegraph – suggests: Recline your seat as much as possible if the person sitting behind you doesn't mind. The illustration below shows the degree of seat recline, in order: Less than 70 degrees, 90 degrees, and 135 degrees.
Except during takeoff and landing, flight attendants will surely ask you to straighten your seat. The recline angle in the last picture will provide a good sleeping position and minimize harm to your spine discs.
4. Remember to keep your seatbelt visible if you don't want to be woken up by flight attendants midway through to remind you... because it's something you've already done! To avoid this unnecessary annoyance, fasten the seatbelt over your coat and blanket, ensuring everyone can see it and of course, they won't bother you.
5. If your seatmate seems eager to engage in mid-flight conversation while you just want to sleep in peace, bring along a book and pretend to be engrossed in reading, or wear headphones to signal that you need some personal space. People will pick up on these subtle cues.
6. Avoid drinking too much water before diving into sleep unless you want to encounter the 'can't hold it anymore' situation! It's best to set an alarm about half an hour to 45 minutes before landing to prepare everything.
7. Don't watch TV on the plane, as the colors and light emitted from the TV will strain your eyes, delaying sleep. It's best to bring along an eye mask - an effective sleep aid.
8. Additionally, equipping yourself with a pillow is essential. You can choose a U-shaped pillow to avoid neck and shoulder soreness, as well as to prevent awkward situations: nodding off onto the person next to you unconsciously and causing discomfort for them! There are some 'unique' sleep pillows you can 'hunt down':
9. Set up a playlist of light music, classical music, soothing genres to easily lull you to sleep. In case the environment around is too 'noisy', invest in noise-canceling headphones to block out external noise.
10. If all efforts to drift into sleep fail, you can use sleep aids. Consult a doctor before purchasing, and only use them for long-haul flights.
Follow these tips to ensure a smooth journey at over 10,000m altitude. Wishing you a deep sleep for the utmost alertness when stepping off the plane!
As per Yan.vn
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourOctober 16, 2015
