Experts gave advice on a long flight

A long flight can be a serious test for unprepared passengers. Specialists of the accommodation booking service "Avito Travel" told "Izvestia" on January 31 how to spend time on the plane with maximum comfort.

"The right choice of a place is the first step to a comfortable flight. One way or another, when flying in economy class, you will have to make compromises at the stage of booking a seat and determine your priorities. If maximum mobility and the ability to stretch your legs are important, feel free to take a seat in the aisle, but be prepared that you will have to constantly let other passengers out," experts advised.

They specified that the largest space is available to passengers sitting at the emergency exit, but the backrests on such seats often do not recline, and hand luggage, as a rule, should remain on the top shelf throughout the flight. Those who prioritize sleep and pictures of clouds out the porthole will find a window seat suitable, but will have to get out through other people to walk around the cabin in flight.

"There are a lot of online services and apps that will help you know the model of the airplane and the characteristics of the seats. This will help you understand whether the seat back reclines, whether there are armrests and how much legroom there will be on a particular flight," the experts added.

In addition, you should wear the most comfortable clothes. You should give preference to loose styles that will not restrain movements, soft natural breathable fabrics. It is better to avoid tight elastic bands on the cuffs and waistband, a lot of buttons, rivets and in general everything that can press on the skin during a long sitting. Clothing should be easy to remove and put on, so that in any you can insulate or throw off the top layer. The ideal option will be a light tracksuit with a T-shirt or leggings with a sweatshirt, but tight jeans, jackets, dresses, prickly sweaters are better to hide in the luggage, specified in the service.

"Auxiliary gadgets can significantly improve well-being during the flight, in their choice on the expanses of the Internet is huge. If you want to sit in a chair, pulling your knees up to your chest, consider buying a compact hammock for your legs, which clings to a folding table. Those who like to sleep in flight should look at different types of travel pillows - now, for example, the popularity is gaining popularity ostrich pillow, which allows you to sleep in a variety of positions, "- said the experts.

In addition, according to them, in order not to overpay for water from the airport, you can pre-order a reusable water bottle and ask the flight attendant to fill it.

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The service reminded that flights, especially long ones, are stressful for the body. Changes in pressure, dry microclimate in the cabin, limited space and psychological tension can have an unpleasant effect on overall health.

"There are many ways to support yourself in these conditions. The simplest is to stay as mobile as possible. A simple walk down the airplane aisle and light stretches can help improve circulation and prevent swelling. To deal with the uncomfortable feeling of ear stuffing, just use chewing gum during the takeoff and landing phase. Over-the-counter moisturizing drops for eyes and nose, as well as thermal water will help to get rid of excessive dryness of the skin and mucous membranes," - said the experts.

At the same time, before using compression stockings from edema and take melatonin for a long sleep on the plane, you should consult a doctor.

Experts also advised thinking about what to occupy yourself with beforehand.

"Don't rely solely on music or downloaded movies - this can get boring quickly, especially if you don't have access to Wi-Fi or charging. Choose three or four simple activities that can keep you occupied and make your travel time more seamless. Install some arcade games on your phone, pick up a book or download an audio version. A more productive option is to do something you've been putting off for a long time, such as cleaning up your photo film, notes or phone book," the service said.

In addition, all sorts of puzzles made of wood or metal, Sudoku or scangewords will be useful when your eyes get tired of gadgets.

Earlier, on January 14, it was reported that in February, more tourists plan to go on trips around the country. This follows from the data of OneTwoTrip. Thus, the share of hotel bookings in Russia for the year increased by 8% and is 43%. Moscow, Esto-Sadok, St. Petersburg became the most popular cities for tourists.