How To Survive Your Next Overnight Flight

 

How To Survive Your Next Overnight Flight

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Getting from point A to point B can be stressful enough without having to think about how you’ll pass the time. There are a few tricks that will help you get through your next overnight flight with ease.

In case you’ve forgotten after all these years, flying for an extended period of time is tough on everyone. Even those who don’t normally experience anxiety may feel it when the sadness of leaving home sets in.

The pressure of being confined in a small space with others for hours on end can make anyone a bundle of nerves. Luckily, there are some coping mechanisms that every long-haul flyer should know.

From reading before takeoff to getting some sleep sooner than later and keeping yourself occupied during the flight, here are eight tricks that will help you survive your next overnight flight with ease.

Pack a book you can finish before takeoff

You’ll be glad you did this for the same reason you remember to pack a toothbrush: you can’t exactly have a conversation with your companion while you’re lost in a book.

If you’re stuck in the middle seat next to someone who can’t focus on the page in front of them, try preparing yourself for this by bringing a good book you can finish before takeoff. You can even bring along a few pages so you can hand them off to your companion if they’re interested in checking out your reading material too.

If you’re flying long haul, you’ll want to avoid spending your whole flight in the airport. There are plenty of things you can do to pass the time until your flight is scheduled to depart and you can make the most of your time in the airport.

If you have the opportunity to meet up with a friend, coworker or family member in the airport, take advantage of the time away from your normal routine to catch up with them in a more casual setting than a coffee shop.

Bring a game or an audiobook

Since you can’t exactly ask your partner/family member/friends what they would like to do, you’ll want to bring a game or an audiobook to the airport. If you’re flying across the country, you can have your partner/family member/friends send you a few things so you don’t have to worry about this too much.

If you’re flying across the world, you can also pack some cards or a board game to pass the time with your companion. Keep in mind that these types of games aren’t appropriate for children under the age of 13 or adults over the age of 55.

If you know this ahead of time, you can pack something that’s easy enough to follow while remaining age-appropriate. For example, you can pack a card game or an activity book that’s short enough to finish during takeoff and landing.

Read up on the flight before you board

If you’re flying across the country, you can also read up on your flight before you board. You can either read online or get a hard copy of your flight’s route and any delays that may occur.

Reading up on your flight will help you overcome any anxiety you may be feeling about flying by giving you something to focus on. If you have time before you board, take advantage of it by reading up on your route and any delays that may occur.

Be sure to keep track of the time so you don’t fall asleep during takeoff or landing when you’re not expecting it. You may want to bring something to read so you can stay focused on the task while you are waiting to board and while you are airborne. You can also keep track of the time by bringing a phone or tablet with you on the flight that you can use to keep track of the time.

Eat something light and healthy

If you’re flying across the country, it’s best to avoid eating anything heavy before you board. If your flight leaves before you’re able to get to the airport or you’re flying across the world and don’t have the opportunity to eat before you fly, it’s important to remember that you need to eat something light and healthy.

You may want to bring some fruit or a bottle of water from the airport so you have something to drink during the flight. You can also keep yourself hydrated by drinking water every hour or so. Try to eat something light and healthy that is low in fat, sugar, and sodium.

You can even choose something that you can eat while you are seated or at 35,000 feet. You can keep yourself from getting too hungry by eating something that is low in fat and sugar while you are seated.

Plan some mindless activity ahead of time

If you’re flying across the country, it’s best to mix up your routine from time to time. If you’ve been flying to the same destination for a while, it’s easy to get caught up in your normal routine.

It’s important to take breaks from time to time to avoid burning yourself out. If you’ve been planning on going swimming after your flight this time, you may want to change your plans. Swimming isn’t an activity that you can do 50,000 feet in the air. It’s 20 or 30 minutes at a time before you need to get back to getting ready to fly again.

If you’ve been planning on going swimming after your flight this time, you may want to change your plans. If you’ve been planning on spending some time with friends, coworkers, or family members at the airport, it’s best to keep that in mind while you’re planning your after-flight activity.

Don’t forget to breathe and ground yourself

It’s easy to forget to breathe and ground yourself while flying. If you’ve been feeling anxious about the flight, try to remember to take a few deep breaths and ground yourself before you get in your seat.

If you’ve been feeling anxious about the flight, try to remember to take a few deep breaths and ground yourself before you get in your seat. Try to avoid letting your anxiety get the best of you by taking a few deep breaths and grounding yourself before you climb in the seat.

Keep in mind that when you’re in the air, you have a limited number of things you can do to help ground yourself and help you focus on your breathing. Try to think about your breathing and your surroundings while you’re breathing and while you’re in the air. You may want to bring a book or something else that will help you ground yourself while you’re in the air.

Stay connected with people you know will be there when you land

While it’s tempting to text or FaceTime your friends while you’re in the air, it’s best to avoid this. Unfortunately, your best option, while you’re in the air, is to keep in touch with people you know will be there when you land. You can use Skype, Google Hangouts or text messages to keep in touch with your friends and family members back home.

If you’re flying across the country, keep in mind that it could take a while for your call to go through. It’s best to call your friends and family members to let them know you’re ok and let them know when you’ll be able to call them back.

Bottom line

Flying for long periods of time is stressful for everyone, but it’s especially tough for those who don’t know how to deal with it. Even if you’re used to flying for long distances, don’t underestimate the impact of the pressure of being confined in a small space with others for hours on end. You can survive your next long-distance flight by following these tips.