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]]>What is Skiplagging?
While booking a direct flight to your chosen destination can be expensive, booking a different flight that has a layover in your destination of choice may turn out cheaper. For example, let’s say you want to fly from Washington D.C. to Dallas. While a direct flight may be expensive, a flight from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles with a layover in Dallas may be cheaper. In this case, you would fly to Dallas for your layover and simply not get on your flight to Los Angeles. Still, how risky is this maneuver?
The Risks
If you book a ticket like this, then make sure not to travel with checked bags as these will proceed to the final destination. Also, many airlines void tickets if they see this practice in use. So, make sure not to do this with your favorite airline if you choose to take the risk of doing some skiplagging.
The Benefits
Ultimately, skiplagging can save you a lot of money. So long as you avoid checking in baggage and taking the risk of doing this practice with your favorite airline, then skiplagging can certainly be worth a try.
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]]>Play Dumb
The best thing you can possibly do before anything gets out of hand is to just play dumb. What that means is that if you’ve got your headphones on, or you’re watching a movie, just pretend like you don’t hear the person next to you who’s trying to get your attention. This allows the person to slowly realize that they should stop, and also saves them the embarrassment of knowing they bothered you.
Just Be Honest—But Casually
If there’s absolutely no way to prevent actual human conversation, then you may chat for a moment or two with them just to be polite. But when you feel like it’s gone too far, you must be honest with them—but politely and casually. Just say in a nonchalant, casual manner, “Yeah, I’m actually about to go to sleep”, or “About to watch to a movie”, or something that seems organic and in the flow of things. As long as you’re honest about your intentions, they’ll stop.
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]]>Be Productive
Perhaps one of the most underrated things to do on a flight is to do something productive or creative. Whether it’s catching up on some work, or contributing to a personal project that you’ve pushed off for so long, this can be an excellent way to pass time on a flight and feel good about yourself in the process.
Debby Sleep
There’s something innately satisfying about waking up from a long, well-deserved nap on a flight. It’s like you know deep down in your soul that it was necessary, and that you skipped many flight hours in the process. If you’re able to actually pass out, we’d highly recommend giving it a try.
Watch a Movie
Come on, don’t pretend like you aren’t tempted to peruse through the wide array of movies and TV shows that your airline offers. Bring a nice pair of headphones, not the dinky kind that they offer you, and you’ll be immersed in the beautiful world of whatever film you’re watching.
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]]>Comfort Tips
Here’s how to make sure you’re comfortable. Wear loose-fitting clothing and pack a neck pillow, eye mask, and earplugs. These items can make a huge difference in your comfort level and help you relax.
A Relaxed Space
Next, create a soothing environment. Close your window shade to block out the light, and play some calming music or white noise to drown out the sounds of the plane. Aromatherapy can also be helpful. Try lavender or chamomile to help you relax.
Relaxation Techniques
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, try some relaxation techniques. Deep breathing, meditation, and visualization can all help calm your mind and body, and you’ll be passed out in no time at all.
Schedule Your Flight Appropriately
Finally, consider the timing of your flight. If you’re taking a red-eye flight, try to adjust your sleep schedule leading up to the trip. This can help you feel more tired when it’s time to sleep on the plane.
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]]>Aliza Carr, whose IG account is targeted at moms, posted a video of herself trying to get her her baby to sleep while on a 14-hour flight.
The little girl was 4-months-old at the time and the Australian mom can be seen bouncing the tiny passenger near the emergency exit row where travelers usually stretch their legs or wait for the bathroom.
“I know if my child’s life depended on it, she wouldn’t sleep in the plane bassinet, or even on us — standing, bouncing and aggressively swaying is the only way,” Carr wrote in the caption.
While most mothers will recognize the action, having probably used it themselves at some point, people in the comment section were far from empathetic.
“If I was sitting at that exit row and paid for the extra leg room… I’d be so mad having this happening in front of me the whole flight!” someone remarked.
The sentiment was shared by another who wrote, “No. A hard No! You can bounce your sweet babe in the back of the plane. I’d be pissed as a passenger that was forced to watch you bounce.”
Carr, who works as a midwife, pointed out that her fellow passengers would likely have been just as annoyed had she not comforted the baby and let her cry.
Can people just go back to complaining about keeping the window shade open it closed?
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]]>Low Oxygen
The cabin oxygen pressure is mostly set to a lower amount than most people are used to, and this can cause your oxygen levels to drop as well. This can lead to you feeling light-headed or sleepy, which is why you probably fall asleep on planes pretty easily.
Air
The air that circulates within the cabin is drawn from outside the plane, which is very low in moisture. This dry air can actually cause you to become dehydrated, so you have to make sure that before the flight and during you’re drinking a lot of water. The dry air can also dry out your skin quite easily, so bringing lotion is a good idea.
Blood Circulation
The fact that seats are getting tighter and more cramped leads to terrible circulation while you’re on a flight. This can especially affect your ankles and legs making them swollen or numb.
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