HOW TO PREPAREFOR AIR TRAVEL

Once you have booked your flight,

made the necessary travel

arrangements and realized you

have packed all that you can on

your trip, there comes a time when

you start to dread the flight that will

lead you to your destination.

Although many children find

airplanes to be quite fun, for many

teenagers and adults alike, it can be

an exhausting, drawn out process

that sometimes will have you

questioning why you are traveling to

that destination in the first place.

With all the security processesand endless trouble with fittingyour hand carry in the overheadcompartment, here are some tipsthat can help you get through theflight at the beginning of your trip.Along with simple exercises tohelp lessen stiffness in your bodyto easy ways you can preventdehydration, the below listunderlines how you can makeyour next flight a little moreenjoyable.

Hydration

The constant, steady intake of beverages such as water orjuice will prevent any forms of dehydration that could

potentially make you feel groggy or even more tired thanusual. If you happen to feel a little ill on your flight, the bestcarbonated beverage to consume is ginger ale because ithelps immensely with nausea or stomach pain. It’s importantto remember to avoid drinking coffee, tea or alcohol on yourflight as these beverages cause more dehydration in your

body.

Comfortable clothing

Believe or not, people of all ages feel this type of discomforton long flights due to the lack of motion experienced sittinghours on end. Another way to feel comfortable on your flightwith minimal effort is to simply wear clothing that is loose-

fitting. If you’re going to be in the air for a long period of time,you may as well wear clothing that allows you to relax or sleep

with ease.

Get up

It’s very common for people to experience physical stiffnessin the air, so a good way to keep your body feeling fresh is togo for a quick walk throughout the plane or doing some little

exercises in your seat.

If you follow these tips, you can make your flight far moreenjoyable, so that you can feel more physically prepared

once you land at the destination of your choice.