Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Reserve your seat in advance. Window seats give you a wall to lean on, and your neighbor won't need to disturb you on the way to the lavatory.
Step2
Buy and pack in your carry-on bag the following: travel pillow and eye mask, earplugs, comfortable clothing, slippers and bottled water.
Step3
Make sure that your body will be tired for the flight: Before your departure, avoid sleeping in, napping or consuming caffeine, and try to get some exercise.
Step4
Snag a pillow and blanket as soon as you get on the plane. Remember, your seat is reserved, but blankets are not.
Step5
Scan the cabin for better seats once the flight is under way. A row of empty seats with movable armrests is the best situation for sleeping on a plane'aside from first class.
Step6
Adjust your seat for maximum comfort. If you can't put it back far enough, try putting a pillow or blanket behind your lower back to make you more reclined.
Step7
Ask what time the in-flight meal will be served. Falling asleep is easier on a full stomach.
Step8
Tell your neighbor that you plan to sleep. The purpose is twofold: He'll leave you alone, and he can discourage the flight attendants from disturbing you while you sleep.
Comments
rhyme said
on 7/8/2007 If you are on antihisthamines for allergies, switch to the old-fashioned ones that make you drowsy for the trip.
rhyme said
on 7/8/2007 If you have short legs, bring something to put under your feet. It's much easier to sleep if your legs are supported.
shwee said
on 2/20/2007 Make sure you take off your shoes if you're going to sleep on a long flight! Once I didn't do this on a 20 hour flight to china and i almost got athletes foot, my feet were itching like crazy and I'm not even going to mention the smell...
shwee said
on 2/20/2007 Make sure you take off your shoes if you're going to sleep on a long flight! Once I didn't do this on a 20 hour flight to china and i almost got athletes foot, my feet were itching like crazy and I'm not even going to mention the smell...
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Take a small beach ball and a pillow case, get a window seat on the side of the plane which is better for you. This way you can adjust the beach ball with the amount of air to make it comfortable enough for you to sleep. It works like a charm.