Put your neck pillow under your chin, skip the booze and try the headbanger: The ultimate guide to falling asleep on a plane
- Infographic suggests passengers should get less sleep the night before
- Try reading a book or listening to ambient music to relax and doze off
- Recommended sleeping positions include the headbanger and lovebirds
Falling asleep on a plane can be one of the most challenging experiences for some travellers.
Throw in a crying child or a seatmate who can’t sit still and catching some shuteye in a cramped economy cabin can be next to impossible.
But there are things holidaymakers can do to ease themselves into a sleepy state before they arrive at their destination – from reading a book or listening to calming music to avoiding the snack trolley or using a pillow.
Passengers should considering flipping their neck pillow around so it is under their chin to support their head
An infographic created by Work the World suggests travellers should get a little less sleep the night before the flight to tire themselves out, and stretch or try yoga before setting foot on the plane.
They should also bring a range of helpful items onto the plane, including ear plugs, noise cancelling headphones and a music player, a water bottle and sleeping mask.
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Ideally, holidaymakers should try to book a flight schedule that matches their natural sleeping patterns. If not, they should stick to their usual bedtime routine before the flight.
As for clothing, a fashionable outfit is out the window, with the infographic recommending comfortable sweatpants or sportswear, along with thick socks.
During the flight travellers can flip their neck pillow so that it is under their chin, use their hand luggage as a foot rest, wear and eye mask to block out light, listen to ambient music and avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks.
The infographic also suggests a number of sleeping positions, including the headbanger (lean on top of your seat tray and use your arms as a pillow) and the lovebirds (rest your shoulder on the head of the person next to you – preferably not a stranger).
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