CABIN SNOOZE
Flight attendants share their best tips for beating jet lag
Aromatherapy rollerballs, fruit-infused water and linen clothing can all help you catch some sleep
JET lag remains one of the biggest travel bugbears of travel, but it's the price we pay for being able to zoom around the world at such a rapid pace.
Thankfully, there are things you can do to combat its effects though, and when it comes to tried and tested remedies, there's no one wiser than cabin crew.
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Virgin Australia’s Cabin Crew have put their heads together and revealed their six top tips for beating jet lag and staying healthy and hydrated in the air.
Try some of the following ideas next time you fly in order to feel refreshed and raring to go when you land...
Hydrating mist
It’s no secret that the pressurised environment of an aircraft can lead to dehydration.
To restore moisture to your skin, our crew recommend spritzing a hydrating mist over your neck and face at hourly intervals.
Calming herbs
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If you’re a nervous flyer or just hoping to catch some Z’s, consider taking herbal supplements to ease your mind.
Make sure you do some independent research to find the right product for you, but flight attendants have recommended supplements or oils containing melatonin, magnesium, valerian root, lemon balm, lavender and/or passionflower.
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Pulse point essential oils
A great way to combat jet lag, ease anxiety and induce sleep is to incorporate essential oils into your flight routine.
Flight attendants recommend using a pulse point applicator to target responsive areas such as the neck, temples and wrists.
Herbal tea
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Caffeine and alcohol can increase dehydration so next time you’re in the air, try sipping on herbal tea instead.
Consider packing some ginger tea to ease digestion, camomile tea for its calming properties and/or turmeric tea for its anti-inflammation and antioxidant benefits.
Prepare a fruit infused water bottle
For added hydration and invigoration, bring along an empty water bottle packed with fresh fruit and herbs.
Once you’ve made it through Security at the airport, purchase a bottle of mineral, sparkling or coconut water and create a fruit infusion.
The Virgin Australia crew have developed the following concoctions as inspiration:
Invigorate: Grapefruit and rosemary
Refresh: Mint, strawberry, cucumber and lime
Calm: Apple, ginger, lemongrass
Stick to natural fibres
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It’s often the little things that can make your time in the sky that much more comfortable.
Next time you get dressed for a flight; consider sticking to natural fibres such as cotton, linen, silk and wool.
Clothing that is produced from natural fibres allows the skin to breathe, insulates temperature, absorbs moisture, prevents the growth of bacteria and is typically hypo-allergenic.
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