Flying can be exciting, especially if you’re going on holiday and visiting a country or region you’ve never been to before. There’s the early mornings and late nights, movies on the plane and traipsing around the airport.
However, for many, flying can be a nightmare – the worst part of the travelling. Whether it’s because you have a fear of flying or just generally dislike the tiring process of travelling, this is totally understanding. It would be far easier to be able to teleport from one place to the next, avoiding the waiting around and lack of leg room on planes.
Unfortunately, for now, flying is still necessary for long-haul destinations – there’s nothing we can do about that. But there are some things you can do and ways you can prepare in order to make your experience just that little bit more pleasant.
Here are a few tips that’ll help you make your long-haul flight a little bit more bearable.
Move Around as Much As Possible
We’re not saying you should be that guy that paces up and down the aisle for the majority of a 12-hour flight, but movement is one of the best things for you while you’re travelling. If you’re catching a connecting flight and have some time, try and go for a little walk around the airport to stretch your legs. If you can, stretch a little bit – your body and your mind will thank later.
Drink Plenty of Water
Because you’re going to be reasonably inactive while travelling, you may not feel the need to drink as much water as you may normally. However, it’s super important that you do. Being on an aeroplane and shifting into potentially different climates can be a shock for your body, so try to help yourself out in any way possible. Staying hydrated isn’t just good for your body, it’s good for your mental health too.
The other factor is air-conditioning. Whether it’s in the plane or a bus or just moving around the airport, air-conditioning tends to be all over the place which has the tendency to make you feel a bit out of it sometimes. If you drink plenty of water, you’ll be less likely to feel the effects.
Try and Relax
Easier said than done, I know. But once you’re in the air, there’s very little you can do about anything that’s stressing you out or bothering you. Whether you’re concerned about making a connecting flight or something that’s going on at work, not having anything to do while flying may lead to you overthinking and worrying.
But try and use your situation to help yourself relax. Rather than feel helpless that you can’t do anything or prepare yourself anymore, remind yourself that there is absolutely nothing more you can do to change things while you’re flying.
That may sound pessimistic but try and view it as a positive. When things are out of your control, there’s simply no use in worrying about them. Rather, remind yourself that there’s nothing you can do but chill out and relax, and this may help you put those concerning thoughts away – at least for a little while! Read a book, play the tragamonedas Peru has to offer or watch a movie. Do whatever makes you feel relaxed and your flight time will feel like it’s going faster.
