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When you tell people you’re going on theworld’s longest flight, you’re met with mixed reactions.
Yes, I was eager to see Singapore, but it wasn’t just that.
Credit: Singapore Airlines
I was up for the challenge, and I knew just who to call.
Here’s what I learned from our chat and my experience with Singapore Airlines.
Sleep strategically.
Singapore Airlines
“Think: When will sleep be most helpful to me?
Get up earlier that day, get on the plane, take a nap.
Watch what you eat and drink.
Singapore Airlines
He warned not to overeat and to properly time caffeine intake to the times you want to be awake.
There may be a point when you panic but there are easy solutions.
For me, it was hour seven.
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Get your to-do list done early.
Move more than you think you’re gonna wanna.
Put extra thought into packing your carry-on.
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I brought aNodpod weighted eye maskfor even more help falling asleep.
T+L editors are fans of the thin-yet-sturdy Trtl pillow and we’vetested a lot of travel pillows.
Clorox makes on-the-go packs.
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To buy:amazon.com, $37 for pack of six
Dress in loose layers.
Talk to strangers (sometimes).
“I sleep very well,” she told me.
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“As soon as the engine is on I’ll just pass out.”
If you could afford to splurge on an upgrade, do it and never look back.
The aircraft youre on makes a difference in more ways than you realize.
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Be extra nice to the cabin crew.
If you only do one thing for yourself, prepare a flight plan.
“Don’t just get on the plane and wing it,” Dr. Carmona told me.
“Have a plan.”
But what does that really mean?
The following morning I had to leave my hotel at 9 a.m. to tour another property.
The morning of:Get up early and have breakfast before settling in on board.
take a stab at nap, adjusting lighting to signal to your body that it’s time to sleep.
Avoid looking at your phone or computer and put on an eye mask.
(I always fall asleep during takeoff.
Remember to stay hydrated with non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated beverages.”
So yes, I took the champagne, OK?
If you’re not tired, then push through.
Have a healthy snack or decide to have dinner on board before you land."
I did pick at dinner chicken, rice, and vegetables.)
Thank you, Dr.
