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Two oddball tips for making a long-haul flight more comfortable
I'm schooled in squirming and shifting, shoving my toes in-between the seats in front of me, and generally attempting insane yoga positions in order to get some shut-eye on an overseas flight. As such, I've discovered two techniques that have helped ease my international plane travel pain. 1. Use a water bottle as a foot rest. I know it sounds strange, but it really works! A 2-liter bottle gives your feet some elevation and is easy to maneuver, but even the smallest 16-oz bottle will massage your feet and offer some comfort. I discovered this technique by accident on a flight that didn't have footrests.
2. Stick a pillow under your chin when you sleep. Yes, it is odd, but I'm a stereotypical head loll-er, and my neck is too tight to do the sideways thing. I stuff a pillow under my chin (occasionally folding it in half), and my head and neck get great support while allowing me to breathe comfortably. Plus, it keeps my mouth from flopping open. Try it!
On a side note, I recommend you try to get two pillows, if possible. One goes against your lower back; I always have a pillow there. If I can only score one pillow, I stuff a sweatshirt under my chin.
Happy travels.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Heather Poole Nov 10th 2009 2:47PM
Seriously, stick a pillow under your chin to stop the head bobbing? I'm going to try this on my next flight. No photographs, please! I'll let you know how it went
Catherine Nov 11th 2009 3:25AM
I know, it's weird! But if you can get the position right, it can work really well.
Marvin S. Nov 11th 2009 9:22AM
Very few airlines even give out pillows anymore. Plus, you can't bring water through security anymore, so you're stuck looking for the $10 bottle of 2L at the newsstand.