Sleeping on a plane is not that complicated, we explain how.
In a commercial flight They basically meet three types of people : those who fall asleep even before the cabin crew offers safety instructions (and trust that they will never have to deal with an emergency situation) , those who cannot fall asleep even if the flight is at night and lasts 12 hours, and those who aspire to have a trip like the former and they fear that day will happen to them like the latter.
sleep on a flight it can be vital, especially when the distance to be traveled is long and/or the plane lacks an entertainment system. Sleeping we will not only recharge batteries, also we will save mobile battery and we will get up with the feeling that the trip has lasted a sigh. And getting it is not so complicated, you just need the right instruments.
A PILLOW
It goes without saying that if we are going to sleep sitting up And in a confined space, head and neck support is key. There is only one thing worse than not being able to sleep on the flight and that is a bad position . And fortunately the problem has an easy solution: a neck pillow
The top rated on amazon (and also the best seller) is Newdora. It is made of memory foam, covered with a removable cover that makes it easier to wash, and has a design that relieves pressure on the neck, shoulders and lower back. Upon landing it compresses to half its size to facilitate your transport.
And for those who hard to find position , there is a variant, in the form of a cervical pillow. Its mechanism is simple, it swells to acquire a seat belt shape which can be placed in different positions. Once at the destination, you just have to deflate it and roll it up (it has the size of a mobile phone standard) .
A PORTABLE FOOTREST
Place your feet in a position that we find it comfortable It is another of our main struggles, if we travel as a tourist (and more so when the company is low cost). The matter can be settled if you include in your hand luggage a portable footrest . Bestzy's is designed to be hung on any surface, in this case, the tray. And you can set the height that best suits you, because the structure is adjustable. Your legs will thank you.
A BLANKET
Yes, it is true that more and more airlines offer in their welcome pack a blanket, the problem is that this is usually not exactly of very good quality. Consequence? You are forced to resort to the jacket, coat or sweatshirt that accompanied you at the time of boarding.
To avoid this, it is better to carry a blanket as the by Travelrest which, in addition to being warm, has a shape that adapts to the body to prevent us from uncovering ourselves. And when we're done using it, it folds up, puts away in its case and Until the next trip!
A SILK MASK
Once the posture is established, it is time to face another of the main threats to our rest during a flight, the light. Perhaps for this reason, and because it hardly takes up space and it will be of great use to us if we travel to a place where the blinds are neither there nor are they expected, it is destined to become one of our essential accessories . This model is made of silk and is signed by Slip.
SOME PLUGS
We don't just want reduce noise of the environment, which also combat the feeling of pressure that our ears feel is the main reason why we have decided to include earplugs in our list of essentials. Those of the Alpine brand are made in hypoallergenic material and specially designed to regulate pressure, minimizing that annoying pain that is capable of ruining you the flight.
