The airline is WestJet, if that helps.Any tips when taking a red-eye flight?
Take some Benadryl or something that will help you sleep, that is by far the best thing to do on long haul red eyes.Any tips when taking a red-eye flight?
Don't eat the food!
The one time I took a red-eye they gave us a pack with a breakfast burrito and a cookie and carrots and stuff. The burrito was SO gross! At the end I threw up, and I've always felt fine on flights, I like them. But don't trust the burritos! And they don't mix well with cookies.
everybody else is going to be sleeping, so the cabin will be dark. Usually I am awake for the first half and then I pass out for the second half. Take something to read (with a book lamp) or music to listen to until you fall asleep.
Get some sleep beforehand, definitely. Also, you may want to take a Benadryl to get you to sleep on the plane, which will be good since you'll be well rested when you arrive. Just relax and take it easy. Good luck!
I have slept, not slept - the best is to sleep.
Take it from someone who has traveled to Korea 8 times in 12 months - you must sleep on your way. Take a light sedative when you leave and when you get there to help you go to bed...it makes all the difference!
Best of luck to you!
Dress very comfy, try to sleep if you can (often times people need some type of sleeping pill) or if you choose to stay awake stock up on some good books or magazines for the long flight. Have fun = )
Dress in loose comfortable clothing. There's nothing worse thatn being stuck in binding or clothing or needing to adjust your clothing every 10 minutes.
If possible, take your own travel pillow and a blanket. Most airlines will provide a blanket and pillow, however you have no way of knowing if those pillows and blankets have been used by a passenger on the flight before you. (my firend is a flight attendant and he says you don't want to know what people do under those blankets!).
If your feet get cold eaisly, wear thick socks.
Take a book, magazine or crossword/sodoku puzzles to help pass the time. You may also want to bring some music to listen to, however, remember that people sitting near you can hear your music even if you're using headphones if you have the volume up too high.
If you feel tired, try to sleep. I'd advise against taking a sedative or sleeping pills. These can leave you feeling groggy or hung over. Also, in the case of an emergency it will take you longer to be fully aroused and ready to evacuate. Emergencys are confusing enough, you don't need to add the confusion of trying to figure out where you are and what you're doing because you're fighting off the effects of a sleeping pill. Some sleeping pills can cause you to have halicunations or not know who you are or where you are. (I take Ambien and similar pills to sleep, I know what they can do) Sleeping pills should only be taken in a safe, secure environment, not on a plane.
Be kind to your flight attendants. They are there to make sure your flight is a safe one. Please do not give them a hard time if they ask you to turn off your electronics or cell phone, or if they ask you to return to your seat. If you need something during your flight, please ask for it politely. Some red eyes will offer a beverage service, however, keep in mind that the flight attendants are not waitresses in the sky.
Get some sleep.
Don't sleep during it, the jet lag when you arrive will be terrible. Stay up until nighttime where you're staying.
take one Dramamine pill...it will take away any potential motion sickness and help put you to sleep....i won't fly anywhere without them. red eye flights are exhausting, so something to help put you to sleep would be nice. don't forget to dress comfortably and take a little blanket if you want to be warm
It helps me very much to sleep.
I use earplugs - they help me feel like I'm in my own little bubble world. And I like to cover my eyes with a t-shirt or blanket or something so I'm not distracted when lights go on and off.
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