{"id":121477,"date":"2023-11-25T15:40:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T15:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=121477"},"modified":"2023-11-25T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T15:40:11","slug":"im-a-flight-attendant-and-id-always-avoid-common-drink-before-a-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/travel\/im-a-flight-attendant-and-id-always-avoid-common-drink-before-a-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m a flight attendant and I\u2019d always avoid common drink before a flight\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Got a long-haul flight coming up or travelling to a different time zone?\u00a0Express.co.uk\u00a0spoke to ex-flight attendant and consumer expert, Jane Hawkes, for her best tips to avoid jet lag.<\/p>\n

Often passengers will be offered a free glass of wine or alcohol on a long-haul flight but while it might be tempting to indulge, Jane recommends avoiding.<\/p>\n

When it comes to coffee, Jane also urges passengers to steer clear of coffee if they want to feel fresh in their holiday destination.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cIt might be tempting to have a few cups of coffee to stay alert and awake but you could end up with an even fuzzier head.<\/p>\n

\u201cDue to its sedative properties, alcohol may help you fall asleep quicker. However it can impact your overall quality of sleep and a hangover as well as jet lag will make you feel even worse.<\/p>\n

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\u201cListen to soothing podcasts and meditation apps to induce sleep and reinvigorate by drinking lots of water instead.\u201d<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s easy to forget to drink enough water on a flight, it\u2019s really important to stay hydrated at all times.<\/p>\n

Passengers who are worried about needing the toilet can ask the airline for an aisle seat or book one when they check-in.<\/p>\n

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Tourists travelling to a destination in a dramatically different timezone can try to prepare beforehand.<\/p>\n

Jane said: \u201cMaking gradual changes to your bedtime and meal routines in the run up to your flight can help you adjust quicker when you reach your destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example if you are usually in bed by 10pm and the time zone you are heading to means that you\u2019ll have to stay awake for a lot longer, edge bedtime first to 11pm then midnight and 1am.<\/p>\n