We all know at least one person who is petrified of flying. Hell, we might even be that person ourselves. We assume that someone who chooses to be on planes all day, as a job, would never understand our suffering, but at least they are used to dealing with people who have that problem, and they got some tips.
That’s great and all, but have they considered that many are also afraid of the ocean and sailing? Can’t we envision we are doing something safer, like staying in bed? Or at least taking a strong enough sleeping pill to knock us out for most of the flight?
The Healthy Choice
This Alerion Aviation flight attendant is here to make sure you guys are well-fed with the following tip: We all know that airport food is pretty much the worst. Not only is it at least double the price of anything outside the airport, but it's also not what we would call gourmet, and that's an understatement.
So, instead of wasting money on chips, try to prepare upfront and pack some healthy snacks from home, or from any other marketplace that isn’t at the airport. That being said, airports have been forced to offer more healthy options like premade salads, sandwiches, and even selling a variety of fruit. But again, the markup for these items is extremely high, so you’re better off buying them from your local bodega.
No Jet Lag
If there's one problem in life we have not yet found a solution to, it must be the jet lag problem. How can one even function when day literally becomes night all of a sudden? Well, if you thought you had it bad, think about this, flight attendants probably have jet lag all the time!
But this also means they must have developed tricks as to how to handle it or even prevent it! A homeopathic supplement? A bit underwhelming, but we'll take it! And if that still doesn’t work for you, the best (and most difficult) way to effectively combat jet lag is to stay awake for as long as possible until it’s nighttime wherever you are. This can be grueling and you might feel like a zombie for 24 hours, but it’s definitely effective and will immediately regulate your circadian rhythm.
Sweatpants Out, Suits, In!
When we know we have a long flight ahead of us, all we want is to get into some comfy soft sweatpants. But the truth is, you could actually gain a lot more by wearing a fancy dress or a suit. If you dress for success, you’re more likely to be given freebies.
We know this might seem unfair, but unfortunately, it’s how the world works – we all judge by first impressions, and if you look sloppy, a flight attendant from first-class might assume you’ll be a problematic passenger and is therefore more likely to upgrade you. So next time you are flying, consider wearing something regal yet uncomfortable. Is it going to be worth it? That's up to you.
Iron It Out
Those of us who fly for business and not pleasure know how awkward it can be when you’ve just gotten off a plane, you look like a mess, and your clothes are wrinkly, but you've got to get to a meeting and look presentable. Don’t have a flat iron? Get one!
Flat irons are extremely useful not just for your hair, but also for your clothes. It’s as simple as finding one of the million electrical sockets available at any airport and plugging in your hair iron. Honestly, this one is pretty neat, and we might use it when we need to look our best after a long flight.