Time killers in long flights, Dealing with Jet lag, Airline tips and recommendations

Sama · Jul 20th, 2007, 23:55

one word: yoga.

it's a good idea to move every hour to lessen the chances of deep vein thrombosis (DVT.) I did my practice in the aisle on both flights to Germany and then to Chennai. No one batted an eye -- most people were eating, drinking, reading, or passed out anyway.

as a joke for my trip my students gave me a book "In Flight Yoga"....it's not a bad book for yoga virgins.

kristinm · Jul 24th, 2007, 10:43

OF course these days I doubt you'd be able to take your food, water or rosewater on board! There is some sort of limit to liquids I think.

Nick-H · Jul 24th, 2007, 14:35

God, yes... I'm not looking forward to my next flight. I hate not having my own bottle, and having to wait for service every time I want one mouthful of water.

I used to carry a small spray bottle with a drop of lavender oil added to water --- very refreshing, sprayed on the face.

I even used to carry sandwiches!

mairangi_vice · Jul 24th, 2007, 15:43

you can still take your own food, and you can buy your own bottle of water in the terminal AFTER you go through security. Or, you can ask the cabin crew, and they will give you a bottle, this has the advantage of being free. (sort of).

Also ipods are crap, everyone i know who has had one has had problems with it. mine has never worked properly and I consider it the worst waste of my money ever. but I cant imagine a long haul flight without it...

kristinm · Jul 25th, 2007, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mairangi_vice

you can still take your own food, and you can buy your own bottle of water in the terminal AFTER you go through security.

We went to a concert the other night (RHCP) - were searched at the door, our water bottles thrown in the bin and then we had to buy water on the other side at $4.00/bottle - we had our 12 year old with us, I was FURIOUS!!!!!!

Nick-H · Jul 25th, 2007, 11:45

What, in the 'name' of 'security'?

I remember a UK TV consumer report about some Med resorts strictly not permitting residents to buy bottles outside, thus forcing them to pay the exorbitant hotel prices.

I wonder if it was actually legal to treat you as they did?

kristinm · Jul 25th, 2007, 11:55

Well its amazing what people get away with in the name of security these days! Locking up Doctors who give their sim card to their cousin, taking away their visa etc etc etc.

They took everyone's water - there was a huge bin full of plastic water bottles. Who knows if its legal, you've paid your $120 bucks!! You have a huge security guard frisking you, you do as your told - sucks doesn't it!

crowgirl · Aug 6th, 2007, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barryjames

Some days prior to your departure date, think your brain into looking forward to the whole journey, not just the flight part. Long haul, you are probably looking at the best part of a day in your valuable life, accept it, leaving your abode, the airport, the people, the new experience, the aeroplane, the new people that you are going to meet, the landing and the search for your baggage on the conveyor belt, look forward to everything and the journey will seem like a few enjoyable hours.

Dread the forthcoming journey; it will colour your last few days before leaving and worst of all, the journey will seem like a lifetime of purgatory.

Don't worry, be happy. Live each minute , hour, day, as if it was going to be your last: One day it will be!

I love what you wrote as that is the philosophy I have been working on in my life for many things. I did my best to feel this way when we did the US to Chennai trip and it really helped.

I am one who is not able to really sleep on a plane/in a car, whatever- so it was a long trip but was overall fine. We did not drink alcohol- took lots of Dr. Bachs' Rescue Remedy drops for nerves/anxiety when needed and did the EmergenC packs (mixed in water) most every hour of the flight to keep immune system up and running.

We did great upon landing and only having a couple hours to sleep before we were up and running for the entire day. It was after our trip back home that it seemed to take several weeks to adjust mentally/physically again. I kept feeling like I still had one half of my body/emotions in India...very weird!

Great thread!

karuna · Aug 6th, 2007, 22:38

I can tell you how other people spend their time on flights:

- kicking the back of my chair rhythmically, then stopping just long enough to think it won't happen again, then starting again
- coughing a worryingly nasty-sounding, SARS-like cough
- sitting in the row of seats in front of me and then complaining to the air hostess about their meal for 5 minutes, while my food is RIGHT THERE in the aisle waiting for me to be the next person served
- screaming (the under 4s)
- screaming (the aero-phobic)
- standing up and leaning over me to search for something in the overhead bins, pulling it out, realising it's not what they were looking for, putting it back, taking it out again to see what's behind it, then pulling that out and finding it's not what they wanted....

and how do I cope?

- free alcohol!

Minnesota · Aug 7th, 2007, 06:20

After many long haul flights, followed by brain-bent jetlagged days and sleepless nights, I took the advice of a friend (a veteran long hauler) to avoid drinking alcohol on the plane. He strongly recommended drinking juice and water instead. And it really made a difference for me.

If you don't drink and still have jetlag, you may be S.O.L.

Trini · Aug 7th, 2007, 06:44

As soon as I get on the flight, I change my watch to the time of the country to which I am travelling. With an iPod or Shuffle, I put a 'talking book' on it to listen to....this can take up a lot of time and be very relaxing! An 'hypnosis' sleep file could also be helpful. I usually take eye covering with me and will use the aircraft airphones when sleeping as it blocks out noise. When I need to go to the toilet, I will do some stretching exercises. When I arrive, I fall into their time right away regardless of how tired I am. I take an Ambien (sleeping pill) on the first night.

Jul 20th, 2007, 23:55	#31
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,046	one word: yoga. it's a good idea to move every hour to lessen the chances of deep vein thrombosis (DVT.) I did my practice in the aisle on both flights to Germany and then to Chennai. No one batted an eye -- most people were eating, drinking, reading, or passed out anyway. as a joke for my trip my students gave me a book "In Flight Yoga"....it's not a bad book for yoga virgins. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008*

Jul 24th, 2007, 14:35	#33
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,609	God, yes... I'm not looking forward to my next flight. I hate not having my own bottle, and having to wait for service every time I want one mouthful of water. I used to carry a small spray bottle with a drop of lavender oil added to water --- very refreshing, sprayed on the face. I even used to carry sandwiches! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Aug 7th, 2007, 06:20	#40
Minnesota Eccentridental Tourist Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the move Posts: 63	avoiding alcohol on the flight may help jetlag After many long haul flights, followed by brain-bent jetlagged days and sleepless nights, I took the advice of a friend (a veteran long hauler) to avoid drinking alcohol on the plane. He strongly recommended drinking juice and water instead. And it really made a difference for me. If you don't drink and still have jetlag, you may be S.O.L.

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Jul 24th, 2007, 10:43	#32
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,300	OF course these days I doubt you'd be able to take your food, water or rosewater on board! There is some sort of limit to liquids I think.

Jul 24th, 2007, 15:43	#34
mairangi_vice Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 268	you can still take your own food, and you can buy your own bottle of water in the terminal AFTER you go through security. Or, you can ask the cabin crew, and they will give you a bottle, this has the advantage of being free. (sort of). Also ipods are crap, everyone i know who has had one has had problems with it. mine has never worked properly and I consider it the worst waste of my money ever. but I cant imagine a long haul flight without it...

Jul 25th, 2007, 11:45	#36
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,609	What, in the 'name' of 'security'? I remember a UK TV consumer report about some Med resorts strictly not permitting residents to buy bottles outside, thus forcing them to pay the exorbitant hotel prices. I wonder if it was actually legal to treat you as they did?

Jul 25th, 2007, 11:55	#37
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,300	Well its amazing what people get away with in the name of security these days! Locking up Doctors who give their sim card to their cousin, taking away their visa etc etc etc. They took everyone's water - there was a huge bin full of plastic water bottles. Who knows if its legal, you've paid your $120 bucks!! You have a huge security guard frisking you, you do as your told - sucks doesn't it!

Aug 6th, 2007, 22:38	#39
karuna Ben Goldacre's B*tch Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 926	I can tell you how other people spend their time on flights: - kicking the back of my chair rhythmically, then stopping just long enough to think it won't happen again, then starting again - coughing a worryingly nasty-sounding, SARS-like cough - sitting in the row of seats in front of me and then complaining to the air hostess about their meal for 5 minutes, while my food is RIGHT THERE in the aisle waiting for me to be the next person served - screaming (the under 4s) - screaming (the aero-phobic) - standing up and leaning over me to search for something in the overhead bins, pulling it out, realising it's not what they were looking for, putting it back, taking it out again to see what's behind it, then pulling that out and finding it's not what they wanted.... and how do I cope? - free alcohol!

Aug 7th, 2007, 06:44	#41
Trini Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 42	As soon as I get on the flight, I change my watch to the time of the country to which I am travelling. With an iPod or Shuffle, I put a 'talking book' on it to listen to....this can take up a lot of time and be very relaxing! An 'hypnosis' sleep file could also be helpful. I usually take eye covering with me and will use the aircraft airphones when sleeping as it blocks out noise. When I need to go to the toilet, I will do some stretching exercises. When I arrive, I fall into their time right away regardless of how tired I am. I take an Ambien (sleeping pill) on the first night.

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