Why you feel less jetlagged on newer planes – and how to check your airline

EXPERTS have revealed the reason passengers feel less jetlagged on newer planes - and how to check your airline.

Fighting off fatigue and trying to get into your normal sleeping pattern back can ruin the first days of any trip.

It can be difficult for holiday-makers to enjoy time abroad when wanting to fall asleep during the daytime.

Luckily, travel experts have revealed the reason behind the dreaded jetlag.

According to experts, it is all due to air filtration.

After the coronavirus travel chaos, airlines shifted their focus from flashy amenities to the less glamorous but crucial aspect.

The 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: “In the old days, aircraft used to take air from the engines, so it had to be cooled through through an air conditioning pack."

But newer aircraft don’t use “engine bleed” air - including the Boeing 787.

Instead, they now have onboard compressors for each environmental control system.

The flight expert explained: “On a 787 the air is changed every three minutes – completely new air – and on the [Airbus] A350 it’s every two to three minutes, with precisely controlled temperature and humidity to make you feel fresh when you get to your destination."

Travelers stepping off a newer aircraft can feel less jetlagged compared to flying on older models.

Jones said: “You feel different when you get off – you don’t feel as jet lagged as you thought you might."