Airplane tips!!?

Question

Do u have any tips to share about going on an airplane?

thanx

Ps. im not afraid of heights, and i donot have motion sickness

Answer 1

Here's a list of the things that contribute to discomfort on airplanes:
bad air (for me this is number one)
noise (sneaky and it causes neck, headache, upper respiratory problems)
confined space
changes in gravity/pressure
cold and dehydration (I notice the cold but the dehydration is sneakier)
change in time zone - jet-lag

This is my strategy for reducing the discomfort (and sickness) of airplane travel.
Do as many of these as possible. Prioritize them according to your own sensitivities.


Early Preparation

Choose a newer airplane - the newer ones have better ventilation systems.
Reserve seats as close to the front as possible. The air is better there.
Make dietary changes.
A week before the flight, abstain from foods that strain the gall bladder:
dairy
chocolate
alcohol
coffee and caffeinated beverages
fatty foods
heavy foods
fried foods
Add supplements that help your body oxygenate and handle stress:
Vitamin C
Vitamin B complex, especially Vitamin B12
Pick out the clothes you will wear on the plane. Choose clothing that will permit good blood circulation. Airplane seats are horribly cramped (unless you are traveling "First Class") and they contribute to muscle spasms and poor circulation.
Lose fitting, breathable, comfortable clothes - loungewear (reduce your feelings of confinement)
Loafers or slippers (being able to wiggle your toes is especially important on long flights)
No tight elastic, nothing binding.
Warm socks, maybe a scarf (in case the plane gets cold).
A soft warm jacket (can double as a pillow). Be prepared in case the plane gets cold.
Purchase food for the flight (don't depend on the airlines to provide what you need)
1 small bottle of water for every 3 hours of flight
chewies for ear popping
nutsnacks for protein
dried fruit for sugar
one raw fruit
Get a good pair of earplugs (or an iPod, or walkman plus something you want to listen to, or noise-cancelling head phones). The constant drone of airplane noise contributes to discomfort and it is good to block it out for some of the trip.
Get an eyemask so you can block out light during the time when it would be night at the time zone of your destination (reduces jet-lag)


The Day of the Flight

Check the above list and make sure you have all the things you planned to take:
lose fitting clothes and shoes
warm socks, scarf, warm soft jacket
earplugs, or noise-cancelling headphones, or walkman
snacks
eyemask
Immediately before leaving for the airport, eat a light, non-fatty meal with NO caffeinated beverages and NOTHING fried (good choices are: fruit, vegetables or grains). Eating a light, non-fatty meal makes handling pressure changes and motion easier.
As soon as you get on the plane set your timepiece for your destination time zone and begin changing your sleep and meal times to match. This helps reduce jet-lag.
On the plane, accept whatever pillows and blankets are available/offered. Use them to change the pressure distribution of your body weight on the seat when sitting for a long time.
Get up and stretch regularly (at least once every 2 hours, even if it is just to walk to the opposite end of the cabin, do a few little stretches and return to your seat) to make sure your muscles aren't beginning to cramp.
Most planes in flight today need upholstery restuffing badly and are not heathly for backs (even if they were, if you do not fit the exact target height and weight of the person they think is going to sit in the seats, the seat won't be adjusted correctly for you).
Watch the movie or listen to music, or sleep. Don't do too much reading because of the strain that it puts on the body (eyes and inner ear - balance) when you are trying to follow a line of text which moves due to the motion of the airplane.
During the hours when it would be dark at your destination, try to sleep and put on an eyemask to reduce the amount of light coming into your eyes (for reducing jet-lag).


After the Flight (for reducing jet-lag)

You should have set your clock to your destination time zone at the beginning of your flight. And you should have already started switching your activity routine (sleeping, eating) to match your destination time zone.
If you arrive during the day, get outside into the daylight. This gives your pituitary the signal to readjust your inner clock. Expose yourself to light early in the morning, midday, and late at night, if you can, even if it is only for a few minutes.
Resist the temptation to nap on your old time schedule.
Get some exercise (walking or swimming is perfect) during the day.

Answer 2

Stay calm...if u hav a fear of flying, dont get a window seat..preferably an aisle seat, 1 close 2 the bathroom...which is at the back or fron tof the plane. be kind 2 the attendents, and they will do the same. Pay attention 2 the warnings they give b4 the flight takes off. and, if possible, try 2 sleep on the flight. it will alm ur nerves, and make it go much faster. also, bring gum, and start chewing it when the plane leaves the gate. the gum will help ur ears pop after take off, and help them "unpop" during the landing. good luck, and fly safely.

Answer 3

Here's my top six tip list for you:

1. Don't drink alcohol. The air is dry enough up there.
2. Get up and walk around every 90 minutes.
3. Try to book a seat with legroom -- check out seatguru.com
4. If you want to sleep, get a window seat so you can lean a pillow against the window.
5. Bring food on board. Most airplanes don't provide food.
6. Drink water and lots of it.

Answer 4

1) NEVER EVER say "Bomb"
2)Dont bring any sharp objects.
3) Act normal.
4) Be very polite to people that work there.
5) Try not to get into fights...verbal nor physical.
6) Keep your belongings close to hand and dont lose anything.
7) Be prepared for the worst.
8) Arrive very early to the airport just in case.
9) If you are afraid of heights, try to sleep before the plane takes off.
10) Put a smile on your face and make everyone around you comfortable.

Answer 5

Well, i would take an airborne, or something along those lines, before you get on the plane because of all the germs you know? And wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and if you want to, bring your own pillow, it is more comfortable. Also, bring a good book or something that you will enjoy, just in case you don't like the movie or something. Oh, and i almost forgot, bring a lot of snacks and gum for take-off and landing!!!!
Hope it helps!!

Answer 6

Made the mistake of flying China Air from Seattle to Saigon this was on an Airbus, it's been made to carry small Asians. When I boarded the plane all I see were small Asians sitting in super small seats. When I sit down my shoulders encroached on my neighbor, was sticking out in the aisle, and my knees hit the seat in font of me. This has got to be the worst flight in my life. I will never fly with this company again or on any Airbus. They also brake and other safety problems.

Answer 7

when going on an airplane, know how you might feel. will you get sick? ask family members or good friends if you will get sick. people that know you well will ALWAYS know what is what. Next, if you know you won't throw up by reading, bring books or other reading utensils. If you think you will get sick by reading a book, bring music maybe. I don't know if they allow you to have them on because of your situation. if that fails, look out the window. if you are afraid of heights or that will make you dizzy, face forward, and if you have a companion talk to them. make sure that if they are behind or next to you, you don't go in an uncomfortable position to look into their eyes. maybe bring a crossword book for them to read out the clues and they answer it. SLEEP! sleep helps you forget about things. ENJOY YOURSELF IF YOU WON'T GET SICK! The only way to do well is to have fun.\

HOPE YOUR TRIP IS SUCCESS AND I HELPED!

Answer 8

depending on the length of your flight ,take a good book to read with you and maybe one of those things (i forgot the name )that you put over your eyes to keep the light out when you want to sleep. Try to strech once in a while and walk down the isle ,the long way to get to the bathroom .That's what I do on long flights to get some streching in for the legs

Answer 9

Stay calm and relax. Stay in your seat, and try not to make too much contact with a weird passenger. Drink liquids and try not to go the bathroom too much, they make a lot of noise. Have a good sleep before you get off. That's all I can offer.

Answer 10

chew gum during take off and landing, to avoid ear popping and clogging. relax and enjoy the ride..