sleeping on plane

sam83uk · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:05

How the hell is this possible without a fully reclining seat? Some people mention 'getting some kip on the plane' and cabin crew offering out blankets for people who want to "sleep" but for me its incomprehensible . the only way i can think of is super glueing the back of your head to the seat so when you do nod off ** head doesnt drop down

oh btw i had a great holiday

MookJong · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:07

Thats what I'm very worried about, off to OZ next month.

BennyC · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:08

I find the best way to sleep on planes is to unfold the food tray from the seat infront. Slap a pillow on it, and just collapse fowards onto it with your arms crossed below your head. Not the cumfiest of positions, but then you dont have to worry about the vertical backs on the seats! I'm about 5 foot 10/11. So its not really ideal if your much taller as it was a bit of a squeeze for me! lol

MookJong · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:10

Benny06 said:
I find the best way to sleep on planes is to unfold the food tray from the seat infront. Slap a pillow on it, and just collapse fowards onto it with your arms crossed below your head. Not the cumfiest of positions, but then you dont have to worry about the vertical backs on the seats! I'm about 5 foot 10/11. So its not really ideal if your much taller as it was a bit of a squeeze for me! lol

Genius....

knip · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:12

MookJong said:
Genius....

I do the same thing if I need a kip!

Phate · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:13

When you sit next to a right minger, trust me, it's very easy

If your in any luck your seat will have the headrests which the sides come up to stop your head falling side to side, when you have that it's a doddle.

daven1986 · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:13

i just close my eyes and im asleep

BennyC · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:13

MookJong said:
Genius....

because your suggestion was so much better?

If your just going to antagonise people, dont bother posting.

p4radox · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:15

Yeah planes are impossible to sleep in. I've always been a really light sleeper, but I can't understand how anyone can sleep on a plane. Bright cabin lights, loud engines and annoying passengers. And the fact that the seats don't seem to be able to accomodate anyone over 6 feet tall.

But it's perhaps I've only used budget airlines.

355F1512TR · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:16

I've always found it really easy to sleep on planes, even in a seat that's virtually bolt upright. No idea why - I sleep very easily on trains too.

MadMan-JaMeS · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:17

i sleep on my bus in the morning easyily.

i just shut my eyes and wake up when i get into town easy

Scuzi · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:19

Ask the pilots, they don't seem to have any problem dozing off

Dunks · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:21

Scuzi said:
Ask the pilots, they don't seem to have any problem dozing off

Eeek

POB · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:21

Diphemhydramine sleeping tablets and the wine they offer.

andy@moFo · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:21

Im 6ft5, I really try and avoid planes at my any cost. When push comes to shove its normally an isle seat then slant your body so you can gain extra leverage and lean towards the middle of the isle so your position is angled acrossed the seat. Very touchy subject, if i was going to auz i would seriously consider 1st class.

Westyfield2 · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:22

Got a 7hr 40mins flight (and return!) later this summer, but going by this I reckon it should be ok

Raymond Lin · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:22

It's easy, can do it on trains and coaches, actually can dose off quicker on the train than i can in bed.

Ken · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:22

Don't sleep the night before the flight and sleep for however long on the flight then watch films for the rest of the flight when you wake up.

MookJong · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:25

Benny06 said:
because your suggestion was so much better?

If your just going to antagonise people, dont bother posting.

Maybe I should have put a smiley, I actually thought it was a good idea!

Ken · 11 Jul 2007 at 19:25

andy@moFo said:
Im 6ft5, I really try and avoid planes at my any cost. When push comes to shove its normally an isle seat then slant your body so you can gain extra leverage and lean towards the middle of the isle so your position is angled acrossed the seat.

The toilet has more room for that kind of activity...