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Flying Tips - On Board Advice

We believe that our flying tips will help you have a better flight, business or pleasure. This information has been based on our many years of travelling.

This list of flying tips is in no particular order of importance:

• If you have a fear of flying, make sure you tell the cabin staff, before take-off - They are sympathetic to people with this problem.


• During the flight stretch your calf muscles often whilst seated to help protect against blood clots / deep vein thrombosis. Walk and stand often to encourage blood circulation. We always take dispersible (mini) asprin, one a day for the week preceding a long-haul flight, to thin the blood - If you are on heart or blood medication, check with your GP or Pharmacist.


• Wear loose, comfortable layered clothing and slip-on shoes.


• If you use any kind of medicines / inhailer or auto-ject make sure it is in your carry-on / hand luggage or pocket and you have a copy of your prescription on your person.


• If you wear contact lenses or glasses remove them before going to sleep.


• If you have any problems with your ears, take a decongestant an hour before boarding. Carry boiled sweets or chewing gum to eat during take-off and landing and swallow hard to relieve the pressure in your ears.


• Moderate your alcoholic liquor intake, but do take on plenty of liquid.


• Take advantage of the small 'liquid allowance' and take a small bottle of 'Clearasil' or similar to freshen and clense the skin, especially the face.


• Carry a face flanel to use as an emergency hand towel.

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