Four Tips For A More Pleasant Flight

December 29th, 2010 | 19 comments


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Get an aisle seat

If I can’t get a seat in the emergency row, I always opt for an aisle seat. Even though I’m only 5’1’’, the extra room allows me to stretch my legs diagonally. So what if the food cart chops off a foot or two. I’ll only be an inch shorter. The only drawback about sitting in the aisle seat is if you’re seatmate has an abnormally small bladder.

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Go vegan or vegetarian

Do you turn into The Hulk when you’re hungry? Inform your airline that you’re a vegan or vegetarian. Those who request vegan/vegetarian meals are usually the first to be served on a flight. While everyone is enviously eying your plate of food, remember to politely inhale your meal. Just be warned, the vegan meals don’t come with dessert.

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Support your lower back

I never understood why the back seats on airplanes always concave in. The lack of back support can sometimes be unbearable, especially if I have a long flight. To remedy this, place an unopened water bottle between your lower back and the back of your seat. It will help give the support your need for a much more pleasant flight.

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Conquer motion sickness

Lemon does the trick! When you start feeling that queasiness in your belly, take out your sliced lemons and suck on it. The acidity in the citric acid will help settle your stomach.

Do you have any tips for a more pleasant flight?

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  • http://www.travelsofmike.com Mike

    Some good tips. I’ve only recently started flying and was wondering why some people received their food first. I was always told to get window seat, but I am definitely starting to lean towards aisle. Like you say, better leg room.

  • http://twitter.com/conniehum Connie Hum

    Thanks for the tips on the lemon! I don’t get motion sick on planes but sometimes in cars or ferries I do so this will definitely help!

  • http://www.theaussienomad.com Chris

    Nice tips, although I’m not sure I can handle the vegetarian meals as usually the best part of a meal is the dessert :)

  • http://fastforwardacademy.com/index-page-continuing-professional-education-enrolled-agent.htm enrolled agent cpe

    Now I found another way to support my lower back during long flights. I never thought that a water bottle can do the trick as I always bring a small pillow with me during my trip. The thing is I would often use it for my neck and then a few minutes for my back. Thanks for sharing these tips.

  • Tour Absurd

    Good tips! I’ll have to try the lemon before I go camel riding in Morocco!

    An option instead of vegetarian is ANY meal other than standard. Many airlines also have low calorie, kosher, or fish meals, as well, which can be worth checking out — and still include dessert. ;)

    I like keeping a small bag of essentials (iPod, book, eye cover, chapstick, etc.) inside my main carryon for easy removal as I’m settling in. Something that fits in the seat back pocket is ideal. Means you can pull out your favorite items quickly without blocking other passengers in the aisle, as well as making it easier to keep all your little things together and put back into your back before leaving.

  • http://twitter.com/CoolestCities Kelly Dunning

    I love it when I request the vegetarian meal and it comes before anyone else’s! hehe… It is usually a lot nicer food than the other meals as well.

  • Anonymous

    If I could get a vegetarian meal with meat, I’d take you up on that tip – since I can’t, I’ll politely wait for my meal. :-)

    Interesting idea about the water bottle too.

    Happy 2011!

  • http://suzrocks.com/blog SuzRocks

    I always bring a fleece/sweatshirt to roll up and put behind my back. I also bring a pair of thick socks, earplugs, and face mask. I get made fun of sometimes.

  • Anonymous

    Great tips for me it’s always bring a blanket (usually travelling on the low cost airlines) as I get very cold on the plane :-)

  • Anonymous

    Me too! It’s so strange. I’m fine on planes and trains but I do get motion sickness from time to time on boats and buses too. Hope the lemon does the trick for you!

  • Anonymous

    Yea, me too! I always layer up. Tights and cardigans are the best outfits to wear when I’m traveling. Can’t speak for the guys though…hahaha!

  • Anonymous

    A face mask? Hmm…never though of it but it’ll actually come in quite handy keeping you face moisturized. I think I’ll have to start doing that too. Thanks for the tip!

  • Anonymous

    Haha…you’ not a Hulk like I am then. Lack of food and sleep makes me very cranky. I hope you never get stuck next to me on a plane. Lol

  • Anonymous

    Yea, the vegetarian meals look surprisingly delicious. Sometimes they don’t come with dessert though. :(

  • Anonymous

    Ooh….those are some awesome tips. I didnt know fish meals were available. And I didn’t know that you can get motion sickness on a camel! Lol

  • Anonymous

    I tried bringing a pillow but it takes up too much space. I found water bottles much better because I always carry it with me anyway. It’s a 2-in-1! just make sure the bottle is full of water when you use it for your back otherwise you’ll just crush the bottle. Lol

  • Anonymous

    Yea, no dessert would be a problem. You should try kosher meals then!;)

  • Anonymous

    Window seats are good for the view and it gives you something to lean on when you sleep but I prefer more leg room. I can push up my arm rest and rest on it with a pillow.

  • Tour Absurd

    Yeah, they’re not called “ships of the desert” for nothing! Watch a video of one walking sometime; both legs on the same side go at the same time, not diagonal opposites like horses. Sea sickness, eep! ;)