Summer has arrived and many people will soon be going on a nice holiday. Are you going on a trip to a sunny, but far-away place? Then there is a good chance that you have a long flight ahead of you. This is not always pleasant for your body, because not all airplane seats are comfortable to sit on for a long time. To help you out, we have a number of ways for you to stay comfortable during a long flight.
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How to stay comfortable during a long flight
Traveling is great fun, but sitting in a cramped airplane seat for several hours is a bit of a disappointment. Many people experience physical discomfort during flights, which makes the start of your vacation a lot less fun. Luckily, we have found a few ways to stay comfortable during your flight.
Exercise before your flight
Often you are waiting at the airport for hours before your flight, so why not just move before your flight, instead of during? This doesn’t have to be an intense workout, but walking around the airport or doing a little stretching can be very nice for you. This will help you combat stiffness during the flight and you will feel looser and more flexible in your seat. In addition, it is also nice to sleep well during a long flight, so tiring yourself out is super handy!
Devote to leg stretching
On the plane itself, you will hopefully have a bit more legroom for a longer flight and to feel as comfortable as possible, it is important to stretch your legs often enough. This will help with stiffness, but also reduce the chance of a thrombosis leg. Stretch them from your seat, or walk through the aisle more often to keep your body moving.
Good attitude
Do you find yourself sitting in a strange position during a long flight? Then it is very important to pay more attention to your good posture. It is impossible to sit upright for ten hours, but try to sit in the right way for as long as possible. Bring an airplane pillow and put your back firmly against the backrest.
Drink a lot of water
Another way to stay comfortable on the plane is to drink lots of water. This will help prevent headaches and dizziness, but it will also ensure a full bladder. Why is this good, you ask? Well, with a full bladder you will go to the toilet more often, so you will give your legs some stretch. Two birds with one stone.
