Tips For Surviving A Lengthy Flight During The Pandemic

Yearning for a flight? The summer is here and the powers that be are finally lifting some of the travel restrictions that were put in place due to the Coronavirus. If you are lucky, the big trip you have been planning all year just might actually happen.

If so, here are a few tips if you are still embarking on an international trip around the world that will consist of a lengthy flight. Pre COVID-19, there were only three things that could really help you make the best of a long flight, a good book, a pillow, and headphones.

However, since the daily number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide is still high, understandably people are more concerned about traveling, especially long-distance by air.

We can still make the most of our trip if we follow a few extra safety precautions.

Maintain a distance of 6 feet between you and others as much as possible. Wear a face covering, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth and clean your hands often.

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Now that we covered a few basics for the “new norm” at least for the time being there are a few less important things that you can do to still make your flight enjoyable.

Let’s start with a really good book. If you are on a long plane ride, escape your surroundings by transporting yourself to a different world. You can do so by bringing along a great book or several great books pre-loaded on your Kindle or the eReader of your choice.

Once you find a great book, get right into it and time will fly. You will mentally be able to enjoy a great story that will make the flight a lot better. Stop by the bookstore or the library before your flight, or you will regret it.

If you are flying at night, don’t forget your favorite pillow. There’s nothing better than a great nap, and if you have a pillow, you can nap away on a long flight.

This will allow you to wake up and feel fresh once you get to your long-awaited destination. Don’t be afraid to count sheep and fall asleep on a long flight, your body and mind will thank you for it.

Bring headphones so you can listen to your favorite music or watch something on your mobile device. You can zone out the crying baby or a loud conversation. Try these headphones for instance if you are in the market for a new set.

Just like a book, this can transport you to another world of relaxation. Another thing to note is the plane can be loud as well.

The loud sounds of the engines or sometimes the turbulence can be annoying. Having headphones, or some really great noise-canceling headphones with some dope music or even an audiobook will make the ride a bit more manageable and enjoyable.

Without a doubt, a good book, a comfortable pillow, and headphones will make a long flight a lot more enjoyable.

Let us know about your next trip, even if it is a simple weekend getaway we would love to hear about it.