Sleeping Tips

Its summer time! You are jetting off to some tropical paradise with the entire family for a well-deserved vacation. Too bad that 14 hour flight means 14 hours of restlessness. When are you going to get some sleep? As you well know, we are deeply concerned with your sleeping pattern, and so we thought we would give you some tips as to how to ACTUALLY sleep on an airplane, as opposed to driving yourself crazy with anxiety and sleeplessness.

Tip 1 Come prepared

Before you even board the plane, make sure you have all the essentials to fly to sleepy town. Pack in a carry on a set of pajamas or sweats, big socks or slippers, and a blanket from home. If you sleep with a mask or stuffed animal, bring that too. Anything that reminds you of your bed and sleeping arrangement at home will help. Also, make sure you buy a travel pillow; they will help you to sleep in the upright position.When you book your flight, if there is assigned seating pick a window seat. If not, try to get on the plane as quick as possible so you can pick your seat. The window seat not only allows you to prop up against the side, but it also sees far less traffic from other people moving around on the plane so you are less likely to be disturbed.

Tip 2 skip the sip

Now most people reach straight for the coffee when they reach the airport. Usually you have to start the day early on travel day and coffee just seems like a given. However, 86ing the coffee will keep you tired from your long day so you are more likely to fall asleep on the plane. Caffeine is a stimulant so it will make it harder for you to fall asleep, even after the initial java jolt wears off.

Tip 3 Don’t be that guy

What most people don’t think about is what happens when they are finally asleep. Since an airplane is very public, you want to make sure you are not doing anything embarrassing like snoring. No one wants to be FINALLY asleep just be woken up by angry or laughing passengers staring at you in annoyance;like this guy:  http://youtu.be/ZH9JMlex9p8

We recommend bringing an anti-snoring device, like ZQuiet, on your trip. It is not some big bulky machine, it is simply a mouthpiece that fits inside your mouth and places your jaw slightly forward to allow more air to pass through your throat. No snoring means no annoyance and you and your fellow passengers will rest easier