The Recliners

There are those who make the simple that “since we can, therefore we should.” This is perhaps the most common opinion. After all, why would airlines give people the option to recline if it wasn’t a good thing to do? Therefore, these people happily recline with no second thought.

The Upright

But then there are those who stubbornly refuse to recline their chairs because they’re so conscious about those sitting behind them. These people are painfully aware of how much of a burden they cause others by reclining that they simply avoid doing it altogether.

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The Perfect Balance

We’re here with the optimal solution. Start your flight off completely upright, and see if you can get comfortable like that. However, if the person in front of you reclines—that’s when you can recline yourself and do it in good conscience.

The post Should You Lean Your Seat Back On a Plane? appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The casual, and often intimate, environment within an airplane can lead to people sometimes getting a little too comfy (and we don’t just mean nodding off on their neighbor’s shoulder). One thing that travelers should avoid doing onboard is removing their shoes. This is why.

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Swelling

Being 38,000 feet above sea level can do some unusual things to your body. One of these is having your legs and feet swell up from sitting for a long period of time, allowing all the blood to pool. If you decide to take off your shoes during the flight, you may find that you struggle to put them back on. 

Cleanliness

While the air on planes is supremely clean, the same cannot always be said for the rest of the cabin. Depending on the turn-around time between flights, cleaning the cabin may be as basic as simply throwing out the trash or quickly wiping down the bathroom door handle. Carpets are typically only vacuumed if time allows, and planes usually go through a deep cleaning once every 4-6 weeks. Thus, going barefoot may result in picking up bacteria and viruses—or worse: a fungal infection. 

Nobody wants that, so next time you fly, consider keeping your shoes on.

The post This is Why You Shouldn’t Remove Your Shoes When Flying appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Moisturize During the Flight

The recycled air on flights is incredibly harsh and drying to your skin and hair, so applying some moisturizer to the skin and nourishing oil to the hair mid-flight can go a long way to making you look fresher.

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Bring a Change of Clothes

Needing to look good after a flight is no reason to suffer from sitting in anything less comfortable than sweatpants during the flight. So bring a change of clothes in your carry-on that doesn’t wrinkle easily and do a quick change in the bathroom at the gate when you land.

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And a Small Beauty Kit

While you’re in that bathroom, you can make a big difference by applying some light makeup and running a brush through your hair. And our biggest pro tip? Brushing your teeth and spritzing some perfume can make a huge difference in making you feel more put-together, even if they don’t affect how you look.

The post Tips for Looking Good Straight Off the Airplane appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Keep It Clean

Not to freak you out, but planes are like incubators when it comes to bacteria. Being in an enclosed space with other people can lead to germs being spread, so it’s best to keep your person as clean as possible—and that includes your face. Once you’re onboard, remove any makeup and cleanse your face with a product that balances your skin’s pH levels. It’s also a good idea to wash your face again before you disembark.

Moisturize in the Skies

The air-conditioning system aboard an aircraft is fairly involved. In short, ventilation is required to filter the air being breathed, but it can also leave your skin feeling incredibly dry due to having less humidity than the Sahara desert! To prevent your skin feeling like the African landmark, opt for a serum that includes hyaluronic acid and moisturize with a good quality face cream. 

Hydration All the Way

This one may seem obvious, but it still has to be said—drink water! Our bodies lose 8 ounces of water per hour during a flight, so keep the fluids flowing. Try to avoid alcohol and food that’s high in salt as these can cause dehydration.

The post How to Care for Your Skin While Flying appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

“Shoes on heels look beautiful, I do not argue with that, but feet suffer and swell by the end of the flight. Sneakers are absolutely cool,” Alexandrina Denysenko, a senior flight attendant, told Reuters.

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A post shared by Авіакомпанія SkyUp Airlines (@skyup.aero)

The suits and silk scarfs are made by local brands. Underneath the suit, the flight attendants will wear white t-shirts instead of blouses. Denysenko mentioned that skirts and heels are a bad choice in case of an emergency landing in water and evacuation.

The company realizes that, despite the romanticizing of the flight attendant’s job, they realize it’s physically demanding and unnecessarily difficult for the ladies. Standing on their feet for 12 hours is not pleasant and often leaves long-term consequences.

The company has a plan to launch a new male crew uniform too. A light suit will replace a vest and they will wear a t-shirt instead of a shirt. They will also get Nike sneakers but in black.

The new uniform will be launched on October 22nd.

The post Ukrainian Airline Revamps Flight Attendant Outfit appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Aviation innovators Rosen Aviation, along with KiPcreating and Sky-Style created the design called the Maverick Project in which they completely reimagined airplane cabins. As CNN reports, Rosen Aviation’s senior VP for strategy, Lee Clark, said that this is “tomorrow’s technology.” He pointed out that we’re already living in a world with smart homes and cars, so a futuristic flying experience is the next step.

“It seems the virtual skylights and virtual windows are among the hottest of topics because they bring in that ability to incorporate augmented reality, some artificial intelligence, and they transform that little porthole window we’ve been living with for decades into something more immersive,” Clark said.

The virtual windows could be used for entertainment, ambiance, or for flight information. The focus is not on the technology but on the passenger’s experience. The technology should be invisible. Even if the concept becomes a reality, it will take a lot of time until it reaches commercial flights.

The post Airplanes May Get Virtual Windows in the Future appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Join a Frequent Flyer Program

The most reliable way to get a better seat is to use a frequent flyer number when you make a reservation. You can use frequent flyer miles for seat upgrades.

Buy Tickets Early

The earlier you book your flight, the more seats there are to choose between. Flights on Tuesday and Wednesday tend to be less busy, which means there are more middle seats left open so you can have wiggle room when you’re in an aisle or window seat.

Purchase a Seat

Many airlines have economy-class seats with extra legroom for an additional fee. Be aware of what comes with your ticket since many of them don’t have extra perks like meals for “upgraded” seats.

Choose Your Seat When You Book

Most airlines allow you to select a seat when you purchase your ticket or return to your reservation after you make your purchase to choose your seat.

Confirm Your Seat at Check-In

Most airlines allow you to check-in up to 24 hours before the flight departs and that’s when you confirm your seat or choose a better one. There may also be discounted upgrades or offers on premium economy or business-class seats.

The post 5 Ways to Get a Better Airplane Seat appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Bring Supplies

If you’re not already bringing a neck pillow, eye mask, and earplugs on airplanes with you, you’re definitely missing out. Sure, it may seem like a waste of space to pack something you’ll only use while traveling and not when you get to your destination, but it will be worth it when you get some REM cycles as a result.

Regulate Your Temperature

Flights have notoriously weird temperatures and if you’re too cold, it’ll be much harder to fall asleep. Bringing warm socks, a blanket, and a cozy sweater will make it much easier for you to bear that frigid airplane air.

Try a Sleep Aid

If nothing else works, you can always have a glass of wine or take a sleep aid on the airplane that will knock you out. Just make sure you’re doing it safely!

The post Best Tips for Sleeping on Airplanes appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

If you find yourself sitting in the window seat, here are some tips that will help you to enjoy the experience.

Put Your Carry-On in the Overhead Locker

One key thing that you must do when sitting in a window seat is to put your carry-on item in the overhead locker. This will help you to have more legroom and to be able to stretch out under the seat in front of you during the route.

Know Your Route

If you’re going to be sitting in the window seat, you might as well know what you’ll be flying over, right? If you know the route that you’ll fly, you will be able to recognize interesting landmarks that you might fly over!

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask to Get Up

Some people are just too shy to ask to get up if they need to do so, and you can’t be timid in this situation. Don’t torture yourself, and ask your seatmates to allow you to get up if you need to use the restroom or stretch your legs!

The post Tips for Enjoying Your Window Seat appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

One way to stay prepared is to be aware of the things that you can and cannot take through airport security screening. Here are some items that you might not have ever realized are prohibited past the secured area.

Peanut Butter

Did you know that you actually cannot take peanut butter past security in your hand luggage? This is because peanut butter is considered a liquid according to airport security, which means that it’s subject to the same restrictive policies as other liquids.

Snow Globes

Did you travel to a winter wonderland and buy yourself a snow globe? Don’t try to take it on board a plane! Due to the liquid contained within the snow globe, this item is a no-no unless it is an especially small one.

Alcohol Above 140 Proof

Due to concerns about flammability, airport security does not allow alcohol above 140 proof (70%) in hand luggage nor in checked luggage. Some alcohols exceed this limit, so be sure to check the alcohol content if you’re taking liquor on board.

The post You Never Knew that You Couldn’t Take These Items Through Airport Security appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The Recliners

There are those who make the simple that “since we can, therefore we should.” This is perhaps the most common opinion. After all, why would airlines give people the option to recline if it wasn’t a good thing to do? Therefore, these people happily recline with no second thought.

The Upright

But then there are those who stubbornly refuse to recline their chairs because they’re so conscious about those sitting behind them. These people are painfully aware of how much of a burden they cause others by reclining that they simply avoid doing it altogether.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Marc S (@itstimetoflyagainwithmarc)

The Perfect Balance

We’re here with the optimal solution. Start your flight off completely upright, and see if you can get comfortable like that. However, if the person in front of you reclines—that’s when you can recline yourself and do it in good conscience.

The post Should You Lean Your Seat Back On a Plane? appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The casual, and often intimate, environment within an airplane can lead to people sometimes getting a little too comfy (and we don’t just mean nodding off on their neighbor’s shoulder). One thing that travelers should avoid doing onboard is removing their shoes. This is why.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Natalia (@nattyjack80)

Swelling

Being 38,000 feet above sea level can do some unusual things to your body. One of these is having your legs and feet swell up from sitting for a long period of time, allowing all the blood to pool. If you decide to take off your shoes during the flight, you may find that you struggle to put them back on. 

Cleanliness

While the air on planes is supremely clean, the same cannot always be said for the rest of the cabin. Depending on the turn-around time between flights, cleaning the cabin may be as basic as simply throwing out the trash or quickly wiping down the bathroom door handle. Carpets are typically only vacuumed if time allows, and planes usually go through a deep cleaning once every 4-6 weeks. Thus, going barefoot may result in picking up bacteria and viruses—or worse: a fungal infection. 

Nobody wants that, so next time you fly, consider keeping your shoes on.

The post This is Why You Shouldn’t Remove Your Shoes When Flying appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Moisturize During the Flight

The recycled air on flights is incredibly harsh and drying to your skin and hair, so applying some moisturizer to the skin and nourishing oil to the hair mid-flight can go a long way to making you look fresher.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Lois Slingsby (@lowiiss)

Bring a Change of Clothes

Needing to look good after a flight is no reason to suffer from sitting in anything less comfortable than sweatpants during the flight. So bring a change of clothes in your carry-on that doesn’t wrinkle easily and do a quick change in the bathroom at the gate when you land.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Renee Peckinpaugh (@renee.peckinpaugh)

And a Small Beauty Kit

While you’re in that bathroom, you can make a big difference by applying some light makeup and running a brush through your hair. And our biggest pro tip? Brushing your teeth and spritzing some perfume can make a huge difference in making you feel more put-together, even if they don’t affect how you look.

The post Tips for Looking Good Straight Off the Airplane appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Keep It Clean

Not to freak you out, but planes are like incubators when it comes to bacteria. Being in an enclosed space with other people can lead to germs being spread, so it’s best to keep your person as clean as possible—and that includes your face. Once you’re onboard, remove any makeup and cleanse your face with a product that balances your skin’s pH levels. It’s also a good idea to wash your face again before you disembark.

Moisturize in the Skies

The air-conditioning system aboard an aircraft is fairly involved. In short, ventilation is required to filter the air being breathed, but it can also leave your skin feeling incredibly dry due to having less humidity than the Sahara desert! To prevent your skin feeling like the African landmark, opt for a serum that includes hyaluronic acid and moisturize with a good quality face cream. 

Hydration All the Way

This one may seem obvious, but it still has to be said—drink water! Our bodies lose 8 ounces of water per hour during a flight, so keep the fluids flowing. Try to avoid alcohol and food that’s high in salt as these can cause dehydration.

The post How to Care for Your Skin While Flying appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

“Shoes on heels look beautiful, I do not argue with that, but feet suffer and swell by the end of the flight. Sneakers are absolutely cool,” Alexandrina Denysenko, a senior flight attendant, told Reuters.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Авіакомпанія SkyUp Airlines (@skyup.aero)

The suits and silk scarfs are made by local brands. Underneath the suit, the flight attendants will wear white t-shirts instead of blouses. Denysenko mentioned that skirts and heels are a bad choice in case of an emergency landing in water and evacuation.

The company realizes that, despite the romanticizing of the flight attendant’s job, they realize it’s physically demanding and unnecessarily difficult for the ladies. Standing on their feet for 12 hours is not pleasant and often leaves long-term consequences.

The company has a plan to launch a new male crew uniform too. A light suit will replace a vest and they will wear a t-shirt instead of a shirt. They will also get Nike sneakers but in black.

The new uniform will be launched on October 22nd.

The post Ukrainian Airline Revamps Flight Attendant Outfit appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Aviation innovators Rosen Aviation, along with KiPcreating and Sky-Style created the design called the Maverick Project in which they completely reimagined airplane cabins. As CNN reports, Rosen Aviation’s senior VP for strategy, Lee Clark, said that this is “tomorrow’s technology.” He pointed out that we’re already living in a world with smart homes and cars, so a futuristic flying experience is the next step.

“It seems the virtual skylights and virtual windows are among the hottest of topics because they bring in that ability to incorporate augmented reality, some artificial intelligence, and they transform that little porthole window we’ve been living with for decades into something more immersive,” Clark said.

The virtual windows could be used for entertainment, ambiance, or for flight information. The focus is not on the technology but on the passenger’s experience. The technology should be invisible. Even if the concept becomes a reality, it will take a lot of time until it reaches commercial flights.

The post Airplanes May Get Virtual Windows in the Future appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Join a Frequent Flyer Program

The most reliable way to get a better seat is to use a frequent flyer number when you make a reservation. You can use frequent flyer miles for seat upgrades.

Buy Tickets Early

The earlier you book your flight, the more seats there are to choose between. Flights on Tuesday and Wednesday tend to be less busy, which means there are more middle seats left open so you can have wiggle room when you’re in an aisle or window seat.

Purchase a Seat

Many airlines have economy-class seats with extra legroom for an additional fee. Be aware of what comes with your ticket since many of them don’t have extra perks like meals for “upgraded” seats.

Choose Your Seat When You Book

Most airlines allow you to select a seat when you purchase your ticket or return to your reservation after you make your purchase to choose your seat.

Confirm Your Seat at Check-In

Most airlines allow you to check-in up to 24 hours before the flight departs and that’s when you confirm your seat or choose a better one. There may also be discounted upgrades or offers on premium economy or business-class seats.

The post 5 Ways to Get a Better Airplane Seat appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Bring Supplies

If you’re not already bringing a neck pillow, eye mask, and earplugs on airplanes with you, you’re definitely missing out. Sure, it may seem like a waste of space to pack something you’ll only use while traveling and not when you get to your destination, but it will be worth it when you get some REM cycles as a result.

Regulate Your Temperature

Flights have notoriously weird temperatures and if you’re too cold, it’ll be much harder to fall asleep. Bringing warm socks, a blanket, and a cozy sweater will make it much easier for you to bear that frigid airplane air.

Try a Sleep Aid

If nothing else works, you can always have a glass of wine or take a sleep aid on the airplane that will knock you out. Just make sure you’re doing it safely!

The post Best Tips for Sleeping on Airplanes appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

If you find yourself sitting in the window seat, here are some tips that will help you to enjoy the experience.

Put Your Carry-On in the Overhead Locker

One key thing that you must do when sitting in a window seat is to put your carry-on item in the overhead locker. This will help you to have more legroom and to be able to stretch out under the seat in front of you during the route.

Know Your Route

If you’re going to be sitting in the window seat, you might as well know what you’ll be flying over, right? If you know the route that you’ll fly, you will be able to recognize interesting landmarks that you might fly over!

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask to Get Up

Some people are just too shy to ask to get up if they need to do so, and you can’t be timid in this situation. Don’t torture yourself, and ask your seatmates to allow you to get up if you need to use the restroom or stretch your legs!

The post Tips for Enjoying Your Window Seat appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

One way to stay prepared is to be aware of the things that you can and cannot take through airport security screening. Here are some items that you might not have ever realized are prohibited past the secured area.

Peanut Butter

Did you know that you actually cannot take peanut butter past security in your hand luggage? This is because peanut butter is considered a liquid according to airport security, which means that it’s subject to the same restrictive policies as other liquids.

Snow Globes

Did you travel to a winter wonderland and buy yourself a snow globe? Don’t try to take it on board a plane! Due to the liquid contained within the snow globe, this item is a no-no unless it is an especially small one.

Alcohol Above 140 Proof

Due to concerns about flammability, airport security does not allow alcohol above 140 proof (70%) in hand luggage nor in checked luggage. Some alcohols exceed this limit, so be sure to check the alcohol content if you’re taking liquor on board.

The post You Never Knew that You Couldn’t Take These Items Through Airport Security appeared first on Traveler Dreams.