During long flights, especially in economy class, many people will face a dilemma - how to rest in their seats. Due to the small space and limited seat design, it is often difficult to ensure the quality of sleep on the plane. However, with some effective adjustments and tips, you can get a more comfortable rest during the flight.
First of all, sleeping posture is key. Economy class seats often do not provide adequate support, and maintaining an improper sitting posture for a long time can cause compression of the spine and joints, causing discomfort. Using a tray table to support the head or arms seems to be a common choice, but this posture is prone to discomfort. Especially if you lean on the tray table for a long time, the contact between the forearm and the tabletop will put pressure on the soft tissue, affecting blood circulation, and may cause numbness or tingling, which in turn affects the quality of sleep.
To solve this problem, you can choose an inflatable or memory foam pillow. This type of pillow can reduce the contact pressure with the hard surface while helping to support the head, neck and arms. These pillows are designed to effectively relieve the discomfort when the body contacts the tray table, and try to keep the head and neck in a neutral position, thereby reducing discomfort.
However, not all situations in flight are suitable for using a tray table. If the seat in front of you is tilted too far, the tray table may not provide enough support. At this time, you can consider slightly adjusting the tilt of the seat to put your body in a more relaxed state. Putting pillows or clothing behind the seat to provide additional support for the spine, especially the neck and back, can help relieve discomfort during sleep.
For pillows, although the common U-shaped pillows on the market can provide support for the neck, some wrap-around pillows are more ideal. This type of pillow can effectively prevent the pillow from shifting, help maintain the neutral position of the head and neck, and avoid long-term forward or side flexion. If there is no pillow, you can use clothing or other soft objects to fill the gap in the neck to relieve discomfort.
In addition to pillows and seat adjustments, other accessories can also help improve the sleeping experience during flight. Wearing an eye mask can effectively block out external light, while noise-canceling headphones or earplugs can reduce the noise of the aircraft, making the surrounding environment quieter and improving sleep quality.
When choosing a seat, a window seat is usually more suitable for rest because it can provide more support. Especially on long-distance flights, window seats give the head a place to lean on, avoiding the discomfort caused by repeated movements. However, if you need to go to the bathroom or stretch frequently, an aisle seat may be more suitable, although this means that you may be disturbed every time your companion leaves.
However, even with these measures, staying in the same position for a long time may still cause body stiffness and discomfort. Therefore, it is equally important to choose the right mattress and materials to improve comfort. For example, a mattress made of Fine Revo material, which has high-density material, good support and superior anti-slip properties, is very suitable for a sleeping environment that requires good support. The Fine Revo mattress can not only be folded for easy storage and carrying, but also has a detachable and washable design for easy cleaning and maintenance. In addition, it provides a 2-year warranty service, so you can use it with confidence and enjoy a long-lasting and comfortable sleeping experience.