Getting a decent sleep is an essential part of a long flight but according to this flight attendant, one thing is often stopping you.
thousands of feet in the air and if you’re lucky and there’s no drama from the plane or fellow passengers, there’s just a lot of sitting. Waiting. Yawning. Trying to drop off for a
Usually, this is where the in-flight meal comes in. Breaks some boredom, kills some time and often isn’t too bad on the taste buds, either.Apparently, though, according to one flight attendant, this is exactly where we fall short when it comes to trying to have a restful sleep on our flights.about how to make your long-haul trips as refreshing and comfortable as possible and when it comes to food, he suggests not opting for the meal.
Major said: “If you’re exhausted, you’re better off sleeping than forcing yourself to eat dinner at the equivalent of 3 a.m.Basically, if the time you’ll spend eating is time that would be better spent sleeping, it’s better to sleep through that time than have a sleep disrupted by a meal service that you won’t even feel the benefits of.How to feel fresh again after sleeping on a plane
If you have managed to sleep, waking up on a plane can leave you feeling stale and disoriented. Major recommends waking yourself up by brushing your teeth saying: “Cleaning your teeth is always the one that freshens everybody up the most.” He also added that flight attendants will always have between five and 10 minutes to freshen up before they’re back on duty.Sign up and we'll email you a daily dose of lifestyle stories, covering sex, relationships, health, wellness, money, and green living.By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners.