Flight attendant shares her tips for falling asleep on a plane
It’s no secret that trying to fall asleep on a plane is no easy feat.
With cramped seats, turbulence and noisy passengers all working against you, some people chalk it up to being impossible.
But now, a seasoned flight attendant has shared her go-to tips to get some shut-eye in the sky.
Laura Garside, an Australian cabin crew member for Emirates, has revealed one thing she always drinks before a flight to make sure she sleeps well – whether she's working or travelling as a passenger.
"If I can, I try to plan my sleep before the flight according to which break I am on, that way I am well and truly ready for it," Garside tells 9Honey.
"Chamomile tea is also my go to."
As a member of the cabin crew, Garside said they are assigned legal rest on long-haul flights.
"The time is dependent on the duration of the flight and also the time in which it takes to carry out our award winning service onboard," she adds.
"An average break on the long haul flight for us would be between 2.5-3.5 hours, which enables us to rest and recharge."
For passengers, she recommends making use of some of the items provided by airlines in handy flight kit bags.
"They contain a few useful items; eyeshades, ear plugs and socks! Get comfy and watch a movie or two, perhaps something you've already seen before to help you doze off," she suggests.
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