It's noisy on the plane, mostly uncomfortable and also bright - not many passengers can fall asleep like that.
A flight attendant has a few useful tips in store for these people.
They do exist, those people who get on a plane and fall asleep before takeoff.
But not all passengers are allowed to do that.
However , Samantha, a former British Airways flight attendant, has now revealed her top tips to the British online medium
Express
to help other passengers get a few hours of sleep.
Without guarantee, of course.
Here is a brief overview of the tips:
seat
Blanket under the seat belt
Casual clothing
sleeping position
Also good to know are the most common mistakes made by long-haul passengers, behaviors that really annoy flight attendants and that "Servus" isn't always just a friendly greeting.
Flight attendant shares tips on how to get a good night's sleep on the plane
Samantha told the
Express
that the seat plays a big role: "If you're sitting in a window seat and want to get some sleep, especially on overnight flights, you should close your blinds after takeoff." degenerates into a fight with the other passengers, it should be said at this point that the passenger at the window also has sovereignty over the roller blind - that is an unwritten law.
However, the shutters should be opened again during take-off and landing.
According to the ex-flight attendant, the last rows on the plane are particularly good for a nap.
Quite different from the front ones, because the chances that you have more legroom here, but are also sitting near a baby, are particularly high with these seats, according to Samantha.
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Good preparation ensures undisturbed sleep
Blankets to get cozy are a good idea.
However, when wrapping up, you should make sure that the (fastened) seat belt is clearly visible.
Because otherwise it could happen that you are woken up every time the "please buckle up" sign to check that you are really buckled.
Samantha's tip: It is best to fasten the seat belt over the blanket.
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The seat belt should be clearly visible at all times, otherwise there is a chance of being woken up for the exam.
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You should also think about clothing when flying.
Not only is it quite fresh on the plane, clothing that is too tight also reduces well-being.
That's why, according to the Express
, Samantha recommends
wearing loose-fitting clothing.
Sweatpants, jeggings, loose sweaters or comfortable dresses, for example.
Add a pair of thick socks against cold feet and the chances of sleep increase.
Well taken care of on the go: This belongs in the first-aid kit
Well taken care of on the go: This belongs in the first-aid kit
Find the right sleeping position
A major problem for most passengers is finding a comfortable position.
You can't always fold down the seat, stretch your legs, or rest your head softly.
It is best to bend forward over the unfolded table - this is said to be one of the most comfortable sleeping positions for flight passengers.
Some people are also fans of special neck pillows that can be bent into the best position.
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