SNOOZE YOU LOSE
Ex-flight attendant reveals why they never sleep on planes – and you shouldn’t either
SLEEPING on a plane can be tempting on a long flight - but an ex-flight attendant has revealed why you shouldn't
Bobbie Laurie said that staying awake throughout a long flight can help you beat jet lag when you land.
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He used to work draining ten-hour shifts on up to three flights every day - and was always ready to sleep when he clocked off.
Writing in , Bobbie said: "That nap after arrival, or overnight rest in some cases, instantly reset my internal clock..
"Try to stay awake on your flight - this will help you feel tired upon arrival.
"You can head straight to bed once you get to your accommodation."
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Bobbie added that if you arrive earlier in the day, you should set an alarm before taking a nap.
When you wake up from the nap, you should still be tired enough to sleep at night - adjusting your body clock to the local time zone.
The ex-flight attendant also said that coffee and bananas can help fend off jet lag until bedtime.
Walking around outside can also help your body adjust to the daylight in your new surroundings.
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You should also wake up at a respectable time for your destination rather than sleeping in on your first day.
But Bobbie said that if all else fails, you will just have to put up with jet lag - until your flight home, "where you get to do it all again".
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It's not just avoiding sleep on the plane that can help with jet lag.
Experts have said you should avoid eating up to 16 hours before a flight to avoid jet lag.
This is because fasting can help your body's circadian rhythm be in sync with your destination.
It is said to even by used by government officials and CIA.
One way you may be able to avoid jet lag is by flying on new planes.
High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are now standard in both aircraft and operating rooms.
According to experts, they can get rid of “at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and any airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns.”
Aircraft engineering expert Nigel Jones said: "The air is changed every three minutes – completely new air – with precisely controlled temperature and humidity to make you feel fresh when you get to your destination."
"You feel different when you get off – you don’t feel as jet lagged as you thought you might."
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Plane etiquette
IF you're planning on going away any time soon, you'll need to pay attention to the following unwritten plane etiquette rules...
RECLINING SEAT: Podcast host and etiquette expert Nick Leighton explained that you shouldn't recline your seat if the passenger behind you is working on their laptop.
He said: "Nobody likes their laptop snapped in half."
Before you recline your seat, it's best to check to see what the passenger behind you is doing.
If they are on a laptop, ask before you move your seat back.
FEET: A flight attendant told The Sun: "Your boarding card tells you a number and a letter, this will be the reserved seat that you have paid for.
"Your feet, which are attached to your body, should do their best to reside within this space and stay far away from anyone else.
"If you do insist on stretching out, please make sure your feet are covered up."
CHAT: TV travel expert Samantha Brown explained that conversations from strangers aren't welcome, suggesting that others shouldn't expect a chat.
She added: "I’m not a talker. Plane time is me time."
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