TRAVEL TIPS FOR JOURNEY BY AIR

1. Reach at the airport well before time. Any unexpected traffic jam on way can make you lose your flight.

2. Take sufficient liquids during flight.

3. Travel light and carry only necessary hand baggage in the cabin.

4. Do not leave your valuables unattended even during flight for going to toilet etc.

5. Travel Light - instead of one large bag, pack two smaller bags. This will distribute the weight equally when you carry your bags and protect you from neck, arm and back strain.

6. After a long flight, stretch your arms. legs and back while waiting for your luggage to be unloaded. Always lift your heavy bag from a bent knee position, rather than bending over with your legs straight.

7. Wear comfortable footwear. Rubber soles that are shock absorbent and shoes made of leather or other natural materials that your feel breath should be your first choice. Also, exercise your feet whenever possible.



8. In case of long distance flights try following measure to save yourself from air sickness:

a) Sitting: Keep your knees higher than your hips. This will relieve pressure and strain on your back. Get up and walk around as much as you can. If there is no rung in front of you, use your briefcase to put your feet up.

b) Shoulder tension reliever - Rotate your shoulders forward, then backward. Then lift them up to your ears.

c) Foot flexibility - Take your shoes off and wriggle your toes. Rotate your ankles clockwise, then anti-clockwise.

d) Leg stretcher - With toes on the floor, raise heels, shoulder, waist and arm stretches. Reach hands overhead and lean to each side.

e) Back stretcher -Under the guise of looking for something in your briefcase, bring your head down and your knees up until they meet. Hold for five seconds and relax.

f) Arm strengthener - Put both hands on the seat in front of you with arms outstretched and push. Hold for five seconds and release.