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Loading ...TIPS TO LOWER THE STRESS OF AIR TRAVEL
Stress is a common problem with holiday flying. It is a proven fact that many people experience stress for at least part of their air travel when flying to that holiday destination.
Traffic en route to the airport, parking, check in, security, finding the correct gate, delays, cramped seating and dehydration all contribute to a stressful journey.
Here are a few suggestions to ease the stress problem:
Before departure from home:
Check with the airport and the airline that all operations are “normal” Are delays expected to individual flights. Are there any additional security checks which could require your check-in earlier than the standard time? Contact the airline for any special requests such as assistance for minors or handicapped persons. Do you require special meals eg. vegetarian or gluten free. Ensure you have a good night’s sleep as tiredness can increase stress.
Avoid anxiety by checking that the route to the airport is clear, the weather is not causing delays and if necessary that trains or coaches are running to schedule. Add extra time to the journey for the unexpected. Make sure that you know where you intend to park your vehicle and the exact location of the car park. Not a simple exercise at busy international airports.
At the Airport:
Do not struggle with heavy luggage. Apart from using the luggage trolleys provided seek assistance from airport staff.
When waiting to board, keep your mind active and combat any nervous energy by reading a book or take a brisk walk at the airport to de-stress and also get the blood moving to reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis. If you are concerned about DVT purchase some of the proprietary elasticized stockings. (Not sexy- but safe)
Avoid alcohol which causes dehydration which will be exacerbated by the aircraft air conditioning system.
Boarding:
When your flight is called, do not linger in the departure lounge. It can be quite a distance to departure gates at international airports. You may even have to board a bus to the aircraft. Last minute dashes are not good for stress.
In Flight:
Avoid alcohol and drink plenty of water to reduce dehydration.
Use the in-flight entertainment to distract your mind listen to music or watch the movie.
Finally, sit back and enjoy the flight. Flying is the safest mode of modern transportation. You are in the hands of pilots whose training in terms of cost and duration is the same as a physician.. We hope this article will help to provide you with a relatively stress free flight to that wonderful holiday destination
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