Tips for Flyers

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A lot of us travel around the world in search of new destinations and usually, most of our journeys last more than 5 to 6 hours by flight. Just got these tips for flyers from a friend of mine via email. All these flying tips make perfect sense and I’m sure would help in making the flight journey much more pleasant and comfortable. If you have your own suggestions to make, do comment and I’ll try and incorporate them in this post.
Flying Tips
There are several simple steps you can take to significantly reduce the stress of flying on your body. We will cover tips associated with the act of flying as well as some suggestions to make your airport experience a better one.
1. Avoid diuretics: Diuretics are substances which cause your body to dehydrate (urinate). The two most common diuretics are caffeine and alcohol. Avoiding these substances can greatly reduce the achy feeling that is commonly associated with long flights. This also means avoiding caffeinated soft drinks and black tea. The best drinks for flying include water, non – caffeinated sodas, milk, and juice.
2. Stay hydrated: As an extension to the first tip, remember to drink lots of fluids. The reduced air pressure (even in pressurized cabins) and the dry air can dehydrate your body very quickly The generally achy muscle feeling is, to a large extent, the result of dehydration during flight. You may even wish to carry a sports bottle filled with water and drink from it whenever you think about it. Don’t wait until you are thirsty.
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