Secrets for sleeping on a plane

by Christopher Elliott on October 21, 2008

How do you get a little shut-eye while you’re on a flight? Here are three tips that will practically guarantee you’ll catch a few zs.

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  • http://www.debohobo.com/2008/10/02/whats-getting-in-the-way-of-you-and-a-good-sleep-on-your-air-flight/ Debo Hobo

    Those are great easy tips. I did a post recently on this, wish I had known about Nap26 then. ;)

    Thanks:)

  • http://www.debohobo.com/2008/10/02/whats-getting-in-the-way-of-you-and-a-good-sleep-on-your-air-flight/ Debo Hobo

    Great tips, wish I had known about Nap26 earlier. ;)

  • Frank

    Here’s a TIP: DO NOT bring infants or small children on RED EYES.

  • Carrie Charney

    If I have to be in an upright position (and I certainly can’t afford the beds up front) I cannot fall asleep. An Ambien will net me a scant two hours on a plane. When I flew home from the southern tip of New Zealand, it took four planes and about 52 hours from reaching airport #1 till I walked through my front door. I did not take a pill and I did not sleep even a minute while traveling. Sure did catch up on my movies, though.

  • Amy

    Thank you for not recommending sleeping pills! What most people forget about is the possibility of an emergency, where someone under the influence of sleeping pills may not be in a position to do anything if they’re too sedated. For me, I just stick to Dramamine. It knocks me out every time, and I am usually good for more than half of the flight. However, I will remember Nap26. Great tip. Thanks!

  • Carrie Charney

    Dramamine, for some, can be far worse than Ambien. I’ve used it for sea sickness and it drugs me to the point of not being able to function. Ambien, however, puts me to sleep, but I can wake up and be alert when needed. It just depends on ones body what works safely and effectively.

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