Long haul flights across multiple time zones disrupt our body's natural rythme and initiate unwanted fatigue which can ruin your trip. The body clock's aggravated further by protected waiting periods at airports and transfers to and from the destination. Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, make use of the following tricks in order to overcome episodes of jet lag
1. Relax your routine a day or two before you travel Shift your sleeping schedule so as to try and align it with the destination's time zone 2. Try not to arrive too late at night or at dawn In doing so, you'll have to sleep through the day or endure several hours more without proper sleep 3. Sleeping on the plane and choosing your itinerary This one's a constant struggle for those that squeeze into economy class as there are many circumstances out of your control, such as turbulence or crying children, however if you can choose your own seat. Ideally this should be in the calmest part of the aircraft away from heavy foot traffic 4. Avoid alcohol if you need to be well rested Booze will dehydrate you faster in the pressurised cabin 5. Ensure you eat and drink in sufficient quantities and pack extras Airline food's seldom prime rib and arrives in relatively small portions, so consider eating before or after the flight in sufficient quantities