Sitting in one place

On long flights, sitting in a cramped seat for too long can cause muscle aches, swollen legs, and more seriously, the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as embolism - a condition in which blood clots form in the deep veins of the body.

Blood clots often appear in the veins of the legs, above or below the knee. DVT can affect blood circulation and can break off, or travel through the bloodstream, causing serious damage to other parts of the body such as the heart, lungs, brain, etc.

You should not sit in one place for too long. Increase leg muscle activity while flying by walking around the cabin or massaging your legs right in your seat.

Drinking too much alcohol

Both flying and drinking alcohol dehydrate your body, causing headaches, nausea, dizziness, insomnia, etc. Alcohol also increases your body temperature, making it harder for you to sleep while on the plane. Therefore, to have a perfect flight, you should avoid drinking too much alcohol before and after boarding the plane.

Time allocation is not reasonable

Make full use of the time on long flights to rest, to best prepare for the upcoming trip.

However, you should not sit still and watch movies or read books during the flight. Instead, spend time on many different things such as sleeping and activities that are beneficial to the body such as light exercise, walking, etc.

Not drinking enough water

Dehydration is a common problem for most passengers on planes, especially long flights. Dehydration causes fatigue, making you uncomfortable, nauseous, headache, dry skin, etc. In fact, the effects of dehydration can continue to haunt you even after the plane has landed. The feeling of discomfort usually disappears within 1-2 days, as long as you drink enough water when you arrive.

Use fast food

On the plane, snacks are often limited in choice, and are often unhealthy foods such as burgers, snacks, cakes, candies, carbonated drinks... These foods can dehydrate you and cause digestive problems, causing fatigue for days afterwards.

Sitting Next to Someone Who's Sick

Sometimes, you can't choose who you sit with on a plane. But if you find the person sitting next to you sick with a pile of used tissues, you might want to try changing seats. Stand up discreetly and ask a flight attendant for a free seat somewhere on the plane. Explain why you want to change seats.

If you can't change seats, wash your hands frequently and don't touch your face to avoid spreading germs to your neighbor.

Wake Up During the Flight

Some passengers, so excited about the trip, will fight their body clock and stay awake during the flight. This will only make your body tired and stressed, negatively affecting the trip.

Touching Germ-Rich Airplane Surfaces

Even if you’re not sitting next to someone who’s sick, germs can still enter your body through the equipment on the plane. Lavatory door handles, tray tables, blankets, pillows, seat screen controls… are potential breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses if not properly disinfected between flights.

Nothing ruins your vacation faster than a cold or flu. Be mindful of the objects you come into contact with, and wash your hands with soap or sanitizer regularly to eliminate these germs.

Theo Smartertravel