•          Wear comfortable clothes that are not tight.  Take a lightweight sweater, fleece or sweatshirt – it is usually cool in the cabin.  Wear compression hose during a long flight.

•          Take a neck pillow.

•          Take reading materials and things to keep you occupied during the trip.

•          Buy a bottle of water before you board.  Drink plenty of water during the flight.

•          Limit dehydrating beverages during the flight.

•          Take some healthy snacks for the flight.

•          Wipe the armrests with anti-bacterial wipes before you touch them.

•          Wash your hands often during the flight and do not touch your face.

•          Get up and walk, move your legs and do in-flight exercises.

•          Wear earphones or ear plugs and an eye mask when you sleep.

•          When it is time to board, prepare the things that you will need on the plane and have them ready.  Hold your boarding pass in your hand.

•          Locate a blanket in the racks as you board and take it with you to your seat.  On international flights a blanket and pillow will be given to you or will be on your seat.

•          Take off your shoes during the flight but put them on before you go to the restroom.