We all know perfectly well the accepted safety rules on airplanes; we can easily answer where the oxygen masks are and where the emergency exits are, where bags cannot be placed and what to do with electronic devices.
But there are unwritten rules, compliance with which will guarantee your health and comfort.
1. Avoid strong odors
They can be tiring and cause headaches.
2. Don't wear shorts.
Please be aware that the time between flights is often very short, which does not allow for optimal cleaning of the aircraft, and as a result the seats may not be very clean. “Forbidden” clothing also includes skinny jeans, which increase pressure on the veins.
3. Don't sit the entire flight.
Low air pressure can slow blood circulation and cause blood clots, especially in the legs.
4. Avoid adding water to drinks.
The containers in which water is stored on the plane are quite old, so try to buy drinking water at duty-free before your flight.
5. Avoid contact lenses
Airplane air is very dry and can cause eye irritation.
6. Don't joke
Flight attendants warn against joking with crew members and passengers about terrorism, weapons and hijackings. Such jokes can cause panic.
7. Stay awake during takeoff and landing.
When a plane ascends or descends, the air pressure changes very quickly. This in itself often leads to restlessness and can worsen the situation during sleep, causing dizziness, eardrum injury, or nosebleeds.
8. Try to eat less
If you're feeling hungry, of course, you don't have to skip eating on the plane. But remember that your organs are suspended, which means that the process of digesting food slows down.
9. Don't go barefoot.
It's good when you're comfortable, but you don't have to create a homely environment on the plane. Don't forget about bacteria from dirty shoes.
10. Do not sleep near a window covered with a warm blanket.
Towels and bedspreads are an excellent breeding ground for bacteria. Quit this habit.

24 March 2024, Sunday | 490