Woman reveals the pre-flight ’24-hour rule’ she always follows when going on long flights
HOPEFUL jetsetters should follow this pre-flight “24-hour rule” before going on long haul flights.
A woman has revealed that she always adheres to the advice to guarantee she has the ultimate flying experience.
Abby Dunn, marketing manager at Ocean Florida, has picked up some tips after making 42 trips to Florida by plane, revealing her biggest piece of advice is to focus on hydration.
She told The Independent: “Try to follow the 24-hour rule – upping your water intake for 24 hours before and after your flight to prevent dehydration and water retention.
“The best thing you can do to minimise bloating and ensure comfort is to hydrate yourself – not only before your flight but also once you make it to your hotel or holiday villa too.”
A cabin crew member who wanted to remain anonymous recently revealed the best ways to avoid bloating post-flight.
She said: “Bloating is one of the most annoying things about flights – especially when travelling long-haul.
“The combination of reduced air pressure, dehydration and sitting for long periods of time slows down your digestion and leads to a build-up of gas in your digestive tract. This is why you often feel bloated, gassy and nauseated while flying.
“For travellers who are trying to minimise post-flight bloat, I would suggest avoiding eating anything heavy, spicy or greasy before you fly. Instead, try to stick to foods that are easier to digest.”
She also blamed in-flight meals claiming that they have been filled with salt and oil as “you lose your taste buds in the air”, recommending that jetsetters pack food they are used to.
One other thing to be prepared for is noise levels – the co-founder of Travel city has said noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have.
Lee Dobson revealed that he creates a “personal oasis of calm” by using the technology alongside downloaded films on his hand-held devices.
Lee said: “This combination of tech essentials has levelled up my in-flight experience, making long hauls feel like a breeze and ensuring I arrive at my destination relaxed and ready to explore.”
Other advice includes having a portable charger or even an extension chord to ensure that you’re not left disappointed by a dead battery.
Passengers could also pack three days worth of clothes just in case their luggage doesn’t reach their destination with them.
Finally, to ensure that you can relax on holiday it also suggested that you do not take your regular bank cards as the threat of them being stolen or lost adds unavoidable stress.
Flight attendant safety tips
There are other things I would recommend doing when boarding a plane to make sure your journey is as safe as possible
Firstly, you should always wear you seatbelt, even if the seatbelt light isn’t on.
Turbulence can strike at any moment and your belt could be the difference between you being thrown from your seat into the ceiling and you staying seated.
You should do all you can to remain in your seat with your belt on at all times.
Reduce standing up to toilet visits, or to stretching your legs every now and then on long haul flights.
There are certain clothes you should avoid wearing on board, including high heeled shoes which are going to be no good to you if we’re evacuating the plane.
They could cause you to trip, or could puncture the inflatable slide.
Wear trainers or comfortable shoes that won’t make it difficult for you to quickly clamber down the aisle should you need to.