Wednesday, September 30, 2009

A Comfortable Long Flight

By Ada Ho

I have experienced many uncomfortable flights as i was a soldier stationed in Germany. It is a torture for me whenever I began my travels, no matter I was going home or to a deployment. In order to make myself to enjoy the flights instead of being afraid, I thought of some ways.

1. Bring a travel pillow with you. These pillows are for long trips only. They provide you a comfortable area to rest you head, which is difficult to find without these pillows.

2. To avoid getting motion sickness and to make sure you will have an enjoyable flight, you may get some Dramamine with recommended dosage before the flight. But don't forget to consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

3. Wearing loose non-restrictive clothing can make you feel more comfortable. And remember to bring something extra long to cover up with, as it will be cold for an aircraft at a high elevation.

4. You can bring along some snacks and extra cash for emergency purpose. You may need something suddenly and the flight attendant just may have what you are looking for.

5. As you may get bad breath or sweaty during the flight, bring your personal hygiene items along. With toothpaste, deodorant and baby powder, you can be refreshed easily in your long flight.

6. You may consider bringing your portable DVD player or laptop with you. You can watch movies, play games and do your work. Sometimes, the monitor on the plane is too far away and the movies that are showing may not be your appetite.

7. Take some extra cash with you if you are a drinker. Drinking your favorite liquor can help you sleep better. You could pay for a shot of alcohol with only a few dollars on most long flights.

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