Sleeping while on an Airplane?

[Pensive]

Hi everyone, 

Tomorrow I will be taking a redeye flight about six hours long. Then, a few days later, I am back on the plane, but not taking a redeye. I will likely attempt to sleep a little bit as this flight will be longer and later in the day. Anyone have any advice about how to get the best sleep I can while on the flight? I know airplanes suck in general for sleep but any help would be appreciated! 

[SunsetRunner]

Hi, i found the best way to sleep is to bring foam ear plugs with. the kind that you pinch in your fingers and put in your ears. this will block out a lot of noise but still let you hear if there is an emergency.

I also take my shoes off so my feet can help regulate my body temp as i sleep. it sounds strange but i can't sleep with shoes on. 

[Pensive]

Thank you for the suggestions! I'm going to try both of these on my flight. Thanks much 🙂 

[CallieM]

@Pensive I completely agree with @SunsetRunner! Those foam earplugs are the best. My favorite brand is Mack's - find them here! 

A couple other things I like to bring when attempting to sleep on a plane:

-Try to get your significant other in a seat next to you so you can sleep on his or her shoulder (haha- just kidding)

-A comfy sweatshirt with a hood that can be pulled down over your eyes to shut out brightness

-Relaxing herbal chamomile tea (when the steward comes around asking for your drink order, just order hot water)

-Don't wear jeans or constricting clothing. I always try to wear my comfiest pair of leggings - lululemon has the best ones that also are acceptable in public 

Hope this helps! This is a great discussion topic, @Pensive thanks for posting it here!