Catching a cold or virus in winter is extremely common, but add a long-distance journey in a confined space to your list of risk factors, and your chance of contamination grows even higher. See below for the best ways to defend yourself against germs and ward off illness when traveling by plane during winter.
Get adequate rest. This is easier said than done, especially if you’re facing uncomfortable seats in economy. Sleep is crucial to ensuring your body’s defenses are at the highest capabilities. If you’re crossing time zones, try to adapt to your new time zone as quickly as possible. Get outside for some sunshine and exercise to jump-start your acclimation.
Opt for a window seat. Sitting in a window seat is one of the safer options in terms of preventing germ transmission as you’re out of the fray of the aisle, food carts and other passengers.
Wipe down your immediate seat area. Once you sit down in your plane seat, break out disinfecting wipes to clean your seatbelt, tray table and entertainment screen controls. If you don’t have wipes, use a tissue and a bit of antibacterial hand gel.
Hydrate. This may seem like a tricky feat if you’ve followed the window tip above and are stuck in a window seat, but your skin and organs will thank you for staying hydrated throughout your flight. Also, skip the alcohol, even if it’s free.
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