Tips to Help You Travel and Fly Comfortably
July 21, 2008 by
Some of us have to take flights for work, some for pleasure, and most of us for both. Flying can be, without a doubt, one of the most aggravating experiences in life. Will the flight be on time? Will the person sitting in front of you recline fully, removing what little personal space you
had? Do you get the armrest or does the guy next to you? So, how do you make the flight more bearable? How can you fly comfortably?
Unless you have the money for a first class ticket or a chartered flight, there is not much you can do about the situation. It is what it is. You're better off trying to alter your reaction to the situation. Here are a few tips that I've picked up over the years.
Fly Comfortably Tip # 7 - Don't drink too much before the flight
I'm sure this tip seems a little silly, but it's always a good policy to avoid airplane bathrooms when you're able to. If you are sitting in the window or middle seat, you have added incentive. One of life's great mysteries is how to smoothly exit a row if you're not on the aisle.
Fly Comfortably Tip # 6 - Bring a book
Bring something to read or do, even if you don't think you'll use it. You never know when you'll be stuck at the gate or in the plane. It's nice to have a book, magazine, or Sudoku to help pass the time before or during the flight.
Fly Comfortably Tip # 5 - Bring headphones
The headphones can play your own music, or simply cancel out the outside noise. Believe me, you'll want to have a way to be able to block out the chatter of the other passengers on the flight and the screaming/crying of any nearby kids.
Fly Comfortably Tip #4 - Don't check baggage
If at all possible, attempt to carry-on your baggage. This may mean packing a little lighter, but it's very much worth it. Baggage claims are a pain and some airlines are beginning to charge for checked luggage. The only problem with this tip is that carry-on space seems to be at a premium these days and can be difficult to obtain.
Fly Comfortably Tip #3 -Try to fly the first flight or two in the day
Unless you have the money for a first class ticket or a chartered flight, there is not much you can do about the situation. It is what it is. You're better off trying to alter your reaction to the situation. Here are a few tips that I've picked up over the years.
Fly Comfortably Tip # 7 - Don't drink too much before the flight
I'm sure this tip seems a little silly, but it's always a good policy to avoid airplane bathrooms when you're able to. If you are sitting in the window or middle seat, you have added incentive. One of life's great mysteries is how to smoothly exit a row if you're not on the aisle.
Fly Comfortably Tip # 6 - Bring a book
Bring something to read or do, even if you don't think you'll use it. You never know when you'll be stuck at the gate or in the plane. It's nice to have a book, magazine, or Sudoku to help pass the time before or during the flight.
Fly Comfortably Tip # 5 - Bring headphones
The headphones can play your own music, or simply cancel out the outside noise. Believe me, you'll want to have a way to be able to block out the chatter of the other passengers on the flight and the screaming/crying of any nearby kids.
Fly Comfortably Tip #4 - Don't check baggage
If at all possible, attempt to carry-on your baggage. This may mean packing a little lighter, but it's very much worth it. Baggage claims are a pain and some airlines are beginning to charge for checked luggage. The only problem with this tip is that carry-on space seems to be at a premium these days and can be difficult to obtain.
Fly Comfortably Tip #3 -Try to fly the first flight or two in the day
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