3 Ways of Getting Sleep when Flying on Emirates Airlines Booking

Posted by Vivek Thakur
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Nov 5, 2015
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Emirates is one of the biggest airlines in the Middle East aviation industry. Operating to over 140 cities across 78 nations in the world, it provides passengers travelling on Emirates airlines booking an opportunity to journey in sophistication and luxury. With a fleet of Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s, A340s and A380s, it has a network, covering the world like the rays of the sun.

Apart from operating on an expansive network, this airline also provides spacious cabins owing to the wide-body aircraft it has employed. Passengers flying with Emirates airlines booking might not feel the pressure of the long hours spent on the aircraft due to appropriate legroom between seats and ergonomic distribution of classes. However, sometimes even the best seats do not help flyers as they are not able to sleep while flying. Those who face this issue can try different tips to help them sleep during the journey.

Seat Selection

If checking the flight status is important, then selecting the right seat during web check-in is equally essential. If it is a long-haul flight, then picking a window seat is considered as the best idea. This way, flyers will get something to lean on while they sleep, along with not getting disturbed every time somebody has to use the washroom. Bulkhead and exit row seats may offer some extra legroom. However, they can also be a tad painful for any passenger as it will be in the way of people on the middle and window seats. Seats located right the end of the aircraft sometimes pose issues for those who cannot survive the noise of the engine or washroom doors. Hence, it becomes important to choose the correct seat for getting a sound sleep on board.

The Caffeine Effect

There are many travellers, who feel the urge for a cup of coffee before or while flying. Until and unless they want to go without sleeping, it is better to leave the caffeine behind. Coffee is one of the biggest sleep killers in any form, be it cold or hot. Being a stimulant, it alters the chemical reaction in the brain, forcing the muscles and nerves to feel alert and productive. It stops the adenosine (sleep-inducing hormone) absorption in the brain by blocking the receptors that soak up this chemical and cause a sense of sleeplessness. Hence, sticking to juices and water during the flight is a good idea if people want to sleep.

Eye Patches, Headphones, Neck Pillows and No Disturbance

Music is one of the best sleep-inducing drugs flyers can dream taking a dose of; better as they would not need any prescription for it. Getting a personalized headphone will cut off all the clatter happening in the aircraft. Along with this, eye patches can also be helpful if flyers are trying to block the lights. Neck pillows can help in aligning the neck in a particular position, relaxing the muscles and nerves in the process. Travelers can also let the flight attendants know they intend to sleep; hence nobody should disturb them.

It is important to get proper sleep in case people are travelling on long-haul flight tickets. By following these three simple steps, they can wake up refreshed when they land at their destination. 

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