Unfortunately First Class flying is not for the average person and most of us must settle for Cattle Class (Economy Class) when flying. But there is a few things you can do to make an economy class flight more comfortable. Here are a few tips
Wear comfy clothes. They might not look amazing, but at least you’ll be able to bend your legs in tracksuit pants as opposed to skinny jeans. You can always keep a spare pair of jeans in your hand luggage to change into just before you land and re-enter the real world. It is also a good idea to pack a pashmina – these take up a minute amount of space in your luggage and can act as either a blanket or a pillow.
Pack some sweets or chewing gum – and remember to grab one during landing and take off to help prevent earache. You could also ensure that you have some mints with you. There is nothing worse than sitting next to someone who overdid the garlic the night before. By being kind and sharing your minty sweets you can save yourself from a night of bad breath without offending anyone.
Chuck your shoes as soon as you can. Your feet will swell with the changes in air pressure and this can be really sore when you’re still stuffed into your stilettos. No one will mind if you pad around in your socks – in fact, the man who you clamber over to get to the loo will probably really appreciate not getting a heel in his foot.
Bring along your own toiletries. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I have never had tooth paste out of an airline goodie bag that actually tasted like tooth paste. You will feel much better if you can at least brush your teeth before you disembark. For the ladies, try packing some face wipes. These do wonders to freshen you up and also mean that you can leave your face wash in your checked baggage and not have to worry about the liquid restrictions for your hand luggage.
Keep yourself amused. Try bringing along something to keep yourself busy – be it anything from a War and Peace size novel to a Rubix cube. It can also be a good idea to bring along your own headphones. Many airlines charge for these and they never seem to fit my head. Noise cancelling earphones are also a brilliant idea as they drown out the drone of the aeroplane and the snoring old man next to you.
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