Commercial aviation has opened up a huge number of possibilities for people all over the world but there are a number of issues that can be caused by regular flying. Savvy travellers know about these and take a number of steps to protect themselves from the downsides that can be associated with travel.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
This is a condition that can be very serious and is caused by remaining in the same position for a long period of time. It doesn’t exclusively impact air travellers but economy class air travel is a common cause.
In order to avoid DVT, it’s important to get up and walk around the aircrafts regularly. Passengers sitting in window seats can perform ankle circles and other small exercises that help to ensure that blood circulation in the body is continuing as normal.
Dry Skin
Aircraft are pressurised environments with below average humidity and this lack of moisture in the atmosphere can cause skin damage. In order to avoid these ill-effects, it’s worth considering products provided by a company such as Verso Skincare which can ensure that a traveller looks very healthy even after a very long flight.
There are a number of tips and tricks that can be used to get rid of dry skin that has built up on a plane. In general, it’s best to have a plan before getting on the flight in the first place and make sure that skin is as moisturised as possible before the plane even takes off.
Illnesses
In the post-COVID-19 world we are all very aware of the risks that can come from spending a long amount of time close to other people. On aircraft, especially in economy class, this is unavoidable but the good news is that the onboard air is actually a lot safer than many people think. The vast majority of large aircraft use HEPA filters in their air recirculating systems. These filters are able to kill the vast majority of germs and bacteria in the air before it is recirculated back to passengers.
Nevertheless, there are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of picking up an infection on a plane. One of these is to wear a face mask for at least part of the flight, especially if there is someone in the next seat.
Planning is the key to making every single flight a safe and happy one and with these tips, it should be possible for everyone to have a great flight regardless of where they are sitting.
