Bryan Betty: How to deal with Long Haul flights

What issues can arise on a long haul flight? 

• The main complaints tend to be irritating more than anything 
• Becoming dehydrated – can lead to headaches, dry mouth, dry nose 
• Not being able to sleep, ankle swelling 
• Cramped conditions, especially in economy class seats! 
• More serious: deep vein thrombosis – leg clots due to not moving around. 

  

How do we improve comfort? 

• Really important to stay hydrated - plenty of fluid. 
• Wear loose fitting clothes – you want to be comfortable. 
• Carry lip balm or nasal spray to moisten nasal passages if dry - for comfort.