GOASIAPLUS November 2016

FYI
WORK & PLAY
There is no better time
than to get stuck into
some neglected work. It
definitely is not advisable
to be a workaholic on your
holiday, however when
you are on a flight, this is the time where
you have lots of time to kill and no calls or
emails to answer to. You can finally
be productive! If you are not feeling
up for work, take out that novel
you have been meaning to read
or perhaps spend some time on a
crossword puzzle or sudoku. Plug in
your earphones and time will fly (pun
not intended).
“Many people get
frustrated when
trying to find the
right position to
sleep”
EAT RIGHT
Airplane food
is known to be
bland. Choose the
right meals and
you will find that
not only is your
appetite boosted, but also your mood!
When picking your inflight meals, choose
something rich in flavour such as curry
or spices. Dishes with lemon, mustard or
vinegar are a great pick-me-up as well.
Avoid dishes like pasta or rice as they can
get mushy and dull especially when they
have gone cold. Enjoy a glass or two of
red wine or a cocktail like a Bloody Mary,
it’ll help to bring out the flavours of your
food. Remember to steer clear of anything
that is known to upset your stomach or
that you are allergic to.
SEAT GUIDE
Use SeatGuru (www.seatguru.com) to
help you pick the perfect seat. Everyone
has different preferences - some prefer
aisle seats while some prefer snuggling
up against the window. SeatGuru will
conveniently and efficiently give you
a detailed seating chart of your flight.
They will also advise you which seats
have more legroom by using a colour chart. Other
tips such as which seats are closer to restrooms
or which may have more noise traffic are also
available to help you make your decision.
SLEEP WISELY
If you did not have the chance to upgrade your flight
and you are stuck with the tight economy seats,
make sure you sleep in a good position. Many people
get frustrated when trying to find the right position
to sleep in and end up resulting in folding over and
resting on the foldable table. This is something you
should definitely avoid as it puts more pressure on
your back bone, causing a strain which will lead
to back pains. If you have a pillow or
blanket, pop it in the gap between
your lower back and your seat.
This will help give you support
and you will feel more rested in
the long run.
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