HEALTH IN FLIGHT
Many people experience some form of discomfort or sickness when they travel by plane. Dry mouth, aching limbs, swollen ankles — they’re par for the course on plane rides and they are caused by the very environment you’re traveling in. That means there’s nothing you can do to eliminate these issues, but you can take a few steps in the right direction.
AIRPORT BASICS
Here is a list of essential things to do before leaving for the airport:
- Download entertainment, like movies, shows, music, or podcasts, ahead of time on your phone, tablet, or computer.
- Check Twitter a few hours before you plan on leaving to see if people are reporting any major delays or issues at the airport.
- If you are driving, make your parking arrangements ahead of time.
- If you are planning to take a taxi or ride-share service, book that in advance
- Research what terminal your airline flies out of.
- Make a travel folder with all of your essential travel documents.
- Leave early enough to get to the airport at least 2 hours before your boarding time.
PACKING TIPS
A version of the 5-4-3-2-1 method includes “five tops, four bottoms, three accessories, two shoes (a practical pair and a nice pair), and one swimsuit,” though like the times this formula allows the wiggle room to swap out accessories based on your destination and type of travel.
