First and foremost, on a long haul flight, you should make sure you book a good seat. And this does not just mean book in a better class, for there are disparages in comfort within the same class. If you are sat by a toilet, for example, then people will want to get past you throughout your journey, meaning there will be more chance of your seat getting banged. Depending on whether or not you hope to get some shut eye, there are better seats, such as sitting by the window; or if you want more leg room, sitting by the aisle is better.
The second preliminary measure is to take your shoes off as soon as you sit down. This is something that is easily forgotten, but when you do it, you’ll notice the difference immediately. Feet can swell at high altitudes as well, making it even more important. You should remember to put them back on when visiting the bathroom, however, because wet socks are a sure way of ensuring discomfort.
It is vital that you move around as much as possible while on a long flight. Every hour or so you should stand up and walk the length of the plane, just to get some blood flowing round your body. Stretches are a good way of increasing circulation too. These measures will help avoid the stiffness in your limbs that is often felt on long flights.
If you are planning to go to sleep at any point on the flight then it is vital that you come prepared. Bring your own pillows, and other soft things to pad yourself out in your chair. It might be an idea to bring something to cover your eyes and ears too, as it will never be totally dark or quiet on a plane.
Allowing your imagination to take over is a good way to forget discomfort. Take some good source of entertainment like a decent book or a games console. If it’s interesting enough, you may even find yourself wishing the flight won’t end. If you want to watch the in flight movies, you should also remember to bring your own headphones, as the ones they provide are never comfortable.
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