by While many of us pack for any eventuality when we disappear, one thing that we cannot always predict is sick during our holidays – or shortly after our return home.
Of course, there are various precautions that we can take, and if we feel uncomfortable before getting in a flight, we should consider whether we are fit enough to take the trip – and whether we will influence the safety of others. But are there other steps that we can take to avoid the dreaded Lurgie after escaping?
If you are worried about getting sick on a plane, it is best to speak to a pharmacist or doctor before traveling.
But you can also take some tips from frequent travelers.
James Morgan*, cabin crew for a leading international airline, says Yahoo UK how he keeps the disease in chess and stays fit and healthy between flights.
Tips for the cabin crew so as not to get sick on the plane
Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol. (Getty Images)
1. Stay hydrated
Dehydration can cause headaches and feelings of fatigue and dizziness, so Morgan advises to remain well hydrated. “I would recommend staying in water and definitely avoiding alcohol,” he says. “We [cabin crew] are required to drink at least two liters of water per 10-hour flight, but frankly I would strive for 200-300 ml per hour if you can. “
2. … but avoid tap water on board
A flight water study from 2019 in the USA showed that water quality on board aircraft could vary from airline to airline, and advised to drink bottle water only on the flights. And Morgan says that most crew will also avoid it.
“The drinking water on board is kept in tanks that are hardly cleaned deeply – and in some cases they are sealed tanks, so they can never be cleaned,” he says.
“Some planes make ultraviolet the water, shortly before it runs through the tap, but most crew avoid drinking drinking water on board.”
Stay away from the sitting pocket. (Getty Images)
3. Avoid the retreat pocket
According to Morgan, these pockets with the flight menu, the insert bag and the security card are a breeding ground for germs. He says: “Passengers put everything there, from snotty tissues to the use of diapers, dirty plasters, straws, packaging, sick bags after their use and so on.
“With today’s schedules and fast turnarounds, planes do not make any money on the ground. Therefore, the teams, turnaround employees and crew are exposed to more and more pressure from executives. Therefore, airplanes are not as clean as one would hope, and this area is only closed and not deeply cleaned,” he continues. “
4. Do not sleep during the start and landing
Morgan says that her ability to put her ears under proper pressure can be limited if you do this – in turn leads to ear pain.
Try not to sleep at the start and landing. (Getty Images)
5. Pack anti-bac cloths and wash your hands regularly
Just like the back pocket with germs and only slightly cleaned between the flights, Morgan also says the tablet table. “Wipe it off with your seat buckle, armrest and TV screen – before you use it.”
It is also important to wash your hands regularly to avoid the spread of germs.
“As you should do in everyday life, wash your hands under warm flowing water and antibacterial soap for at least 20 seconds, if you touch your nose, sneeze your nose, blow your nose, surfaces before and after eating and so on,” says Morgan. “Twice” Happy Birthday “Singing should reach the 20-second point and then the disinfection.
6. Hold your shoes
“It amazes me every day when passengers remove their shoes on their seat – it is worse if they walk around the plane and visit the toilet in only their socks or mere feet,” calls Morgan.
“The floors are by far the absolutely dirty places on board an aircraft and the toilet floors after an hour of flying flies because in some cases eight hours of hours … I would not like to think how dirty they are really honest.”
He says that the employees are not equipped with pugs and disinfectants on board to regularly clean the Loos so that they look clean, but the germs that are below are “something different”.
Keep your shoes. (Getty Images)
7. Snack strategic
Due to the effects of air pressure and the height on our taste buds, aircraft food is often full of fat, salts and sugar so that we can actually taste them. But they are not necessarily healthy options.
Morgan emphasizes how important it is to be careful with careful cutting. “Fresh fruit, nuts such as almonds, walnuts, etc., olives etc. are best.”
8. Make up your skin care regime
Morgan also recommends that passengers wear moisturizer to avoid dry skin and cracked lips. “While flying, your skin, lips and your hair drying, you remain as much as possible with moisture,” he explains.
Wash your clothes as soon as possible. (Getty Images)
9. Wash your clothes
According to Morgan, one thing is a thing that the aircraft germ is rejecting. And as important as washing, it is to wash your clothes. If you cannot wash them immediately, he suggests separating them from the rest of their clothes or putting them in a pocket.
10. Take vitamins
According to Morgan, he takes vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and Ashwagandha to protect his body and immune system from germs to try to ward off colds and minor illnesses.
11. Do not train immediately
After all, the flight attendant advises to meet the gym as soon as you land when you can feel exhausted. “Wait until you have really rested and get used to the local time, wherever you visit,” he says.
*The name has been changed
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