While cheaptravel options, such as cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, and cheap vacation packages maketravel affordable for many passengers it is sometimes difficult to becomfortable when flying in coach.
The news about airplane seats is not positive. Airlines have started replacing bulkier,older economy seats with new slimline models that come with thinner padding enablingairlines to squeeze even more seats onto planes.
The following are strategies recommended by ChristopherHall for making the best out of flying coach and getting to your destination ingood shape:
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Packin such a manner that you are able to keep the area under the seat in front ofyou as clear as possible. Be discerningas to the items you will really need easy access to during the flight. Then place only those items in a purse, smallsatchel, or day pack that can slip in next to your feet.
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Createa cocoon by carrying on a lightweight fleece travel blanket that will fold upto almost nothing but keep you warm when the cabin temperature falls. To avoid cold feet bring an extra pair ofsocks. Such socks can either be specialflight socks that airlines sometimes give to premium class passengers, or aloose fuzzy pair. A good light blockingeye mask and a neck pillow can often make the difference when you want tosuccessfully take a nap. Given how thinairline seat padding is these days, consider bringing your own inflatable orgel pack travel cushion.
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Rememberthat no standardized airline seat is ever going to ergonomically match eachpassengers body given the wide range of human shapes and sizes. Often the problem is a lack of support forthe lower back. The solution is to carrya small, compact lumbar pillow that can be inflatable, gel pack, or memoryfoam.
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Tune outthe noise around you by carrying noise canceling headphones. Alternatively, an effective way to reduceambient noise is a simple pair of squishy foam ear plugs. If you are planning on watching a movie orlistening to music, remember that headphones from home will also provide muchclearer sound than headphones provided by the airline.
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Manyfliers find that a dab of skin cream or hand lotion can perk a traveler up onlong flights. Most passengers experiencedesert like dry air while flying. A few spritzesof hydrating facial mist or an occasional gentle wipe of face and hands with ascented towelette instantly cools and refreshes. Consider closing your eyes while flying andcovering them with a pair of eye pads moistened with soothing extracts of cucumberor green tea.
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