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Long flights can be really hectic, involving restricted leg space, uncomfortable seats, snoring co-passengers, bad movie selections, and maybe even a crying baby. Spending hours at a stretch can be boring while taking a toll on your mental and physical health.
Now, if you are not careful, you might end up exhausting yourself physically or mentally. The main reason for this is that sitting in the same position for several hours while being uncomfortable can be straining for your muscle tissues. Having said this, it doesn’t have to be like this all the time.
Here is a list of the top essentials did you should carry with you the next time you have a long flight.
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A Neck Pillow for Making You Stop Being Uncomfortable
If there is anything good about long flights, it has to be the fact that you can use the long hours for catching up on lost sleep. Many hours of lost sleep!
Using a neck pillow can be quite useful when you are on a long flight especially when you plan on sleeping. These pillows are specially designed for smart traveling since they are compact and lightweight. Available in different shapes, you can select one which you feel would be the best for you. If you opt for the traditional U-sized neck pillow, it helps to give you added assistance to reduce the strain on your neck. Alternatively, buying the shawl neck pillow can help you support your neck as well as your hands due to the straps it comes with.
An Eye Mask and Earplugs Combo for Your Own Zen Zone
With the help of an eye mask and noise-canceling earplugs, you can create the perfect environment for sleep even on crowded flights. Whether you have a co-passenger who snores or a child who just cannot be pleased, with the help of the earplugs, you can block any white noise or actual noise.
In the case of an eye mask, is often said that complete darkness can help you to sleep better. Unless you have the luxury of traveling in first-class or a private jet, you cannot ask the flight attendants to switch off the light as per your convenience. But, if you have an eye mask, you wouldn’t need to.
Having said this, you need to be a bit cautious when you buy an eye mask and earplugs. Make sure that the eye mask that you select has straps that aren’t too tight or too loose against your head. The material as well needs to be soft and not rough against your skin. As for earplugs, using the product will not be beneficial if it doesn’t cancel any noise so fit ones that actually fit into your ears well which, in turn, will defeat the entire purpose of carrying it in the first place.
Flight-friendly Clothing to Make the Journey to Your Destination Comfy
It’s only natural that if you want to feel comfortable, you have to be comfortable. Most of us tend to ignore the clothes that you wear whenever we are boarding long-haul flights. Just think about it – how can you feel easy when you are in tight-fitting clothes that don’t give you space to sit back and relax?
For these situations, swap your jeans for pants with a stretchy fabric, heels for sneakers or flats, and blazers for warm hoodies. As for the T-shirts or shirts, the fabric you select should be comfortable and breathy. Also, we aren’t advising you to turn up to the airport in your pajamas the next time you have to catch a flight; just be a bit more comfortable.
Bed Bug Spray for An Itch-free Experience
After a recent case was reported where an infant baby was covered in bed bug bites, a lot of people have started carrying a bed bug spray with them whenever they have long flights to board. Frankly, you should too.
In addition to the protection of the flight journey, you can also kill the bed bugs that may be traveling in your luggage. After all, prevention is always preferable to a cure.
Plan B Source of Entertainment like Books, Magazines, or Comics
While a lot of flights offer entertainment options where you can watch movies or a sitcom, and listen to music. But, what if you do not like the selection that they have in store for you? Reading those travel magazines are not really a way out as well since most of them can, frankly, be quite boring.
This is when Plan B options like books, magazines, or comics can be useful. While it is true that you can use your phone or tablet, it’s always better to be safe because, you never know, ‘just in case.’
Anti-bacterial Wipes
Whenever you travel in flights, you are automatically more susceptible to catch germs because of the fact that you are surrounded by so many people who might have allergies or the common cold.
Don’t be afraid to use anti-bacterial napkins to wipe your seat, the food tray in front of you, or anything that you feel could use a bit of extra sanitization. Treat it as essential to ensure your comfort after you land and yes, it’s absolutely acceptable and doesn’t make you look rude.
Beauty Essentials for Glowing Skin After You Leave the Flight
Long flights are not going to be any good for your skin. It can cause an imbalance in the pH levels, leading to breakouts or a lackluster complexion.
You can use hydrating face masks or sheet masks that can help to nourish your skin making it soft, supple, and dewy. The best part is that beauty companies are making face masks travel-friendly for added convenience as well. The formula has ingredients that can target any skin issue that you might be facing quite efficiently, And since you’re going to be spending hours on air, why not use it to give your skin a little extra love?
Resources — LifeHack, Indiana Jo
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