idk mate, I just decide to sleep and eventually I do.
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Alcohol and Dramamine. At least, that's how I do it so I'm not having a panic attack the entire flight.
I've only ever been comfortable in a small plane where I can see the pilot because I'm sitting like next to or behind them. If the engines cut out, those can glide a lot easier than a huge jumbo.
I have two wolves in me. One wishes he could be pilot. The other is afraid of flying.
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Gentle turbulence actually helps, believe it or not.
1-2mg of Melatonin, remain motionless with eyes closed for ~20 minutes, you'll be out like a light. Make sure you take a smaller dose - most gummies are 5 or 10 mg, it honestly works better if you subdivide.
I honestly have never had a problem sleeping on planes. If I'm tired before I get to the airport, I can often sleep through takeoff. On short flights I've only woken up after the plane lands.
For long haul flights I typically look to see what the local time of my destination will be when I arrive. If it's at night, I stay awake for the whole flight so I can crash as soon as I get where I'm going. If morning, I'll sleep the whole way so I can start the day fresh-ish. It really cuts down on jetlag.
For context, I got a remote job in 2016 and went full digital nomad basically until covid hit. I was living out of a single suitcase and flying once a month on average. I genuinely love flying. Pretty over the whole fascination with travel though.. In some ways it kinda ruins you. Now I'll only go somewhere if there are things I know I can only buy in the destination or if I'm going to visit friends or family. I have zero interest left for any tourist destinations, historical sites, museums, etc..
I actually find it easier to fall a sleep on a plane - not that I have any issues anywhere else ๐ but as soon as I get on that plane, you bet I'm gonna get some zzz time. Even if its just a 2hr flight
Alcohol makes me sleepy, so I'll drink a little and then listen to rainstorms with my headphones.
Business class lie flat seat for long haul flights. Tickets are insanely expensive.. fortunately I have a ton of air miles from company travel. Once you try it there's no going back.
Google credit card churning. Work your way through amex and other point systems. Get free / cheap business class tickets with lay flat seats.
I was recently on a 12 hour long flight and I couldn't sleep for more than 1 hour. If I am taking a domestic flight, I sleep like a baby. I had the hostess' wake me up for meals and it was always embarassing arrrrr
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