coping on a long flight

kirinphoebe · Post by **kirinphoebe** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:04 am

Hi everyone

How do you cope with long (cross-Atlantic or cross-country) flights? Last time I flew to Europe a year ago I got absolutely no sleep--was really restless and kept standing up and moving around in the cramped seat--and I think some of my restlessness was fear of falling asleep and snoring really loudly. I was told there was no way I cold use the CPAP on board--the plane wasn't set up for that kind of energy requirement for a passenger. Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:09 am

Gel-pack battery, perhaps?

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:35 am

Recently duscussed - search using arg gel cell

Cheers

DSM

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:45 am

I know this is going to sound bad, but I would just go to sleep and snore. If it disturbs others then they can put on their headphones. It might be skewed rationale, but if the guy three rows back, who has been denying that he snores and doesn't seek treatment, gets to snore why can't I?

I know I won't be getting good sleep without my CPAP, but I feel I would have gotten some. I think this is much preferrable to staying up all night. Besides it helps the time go by much faster.

JPZeller · Post by **JPZeller** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:33 pm

I take a pill on long flights - does wonders.

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:06 am

Some airlines do have power capapbilities in some planes, on some routes, in some classes....

Check this site:

http://www.seatguru.com

O.

kirinphoebe · Post by **kirinphoebe** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:47 am

Thanks for the suggestions. I finally realized that I could search past messages for this subject, too.

sleepylady · Post by **sleepylady** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:54 am

Certain airlines do allow CPAP use on board. You will want to make sure you look at the requirements when booking a flight. Some CPAP's are allowed, while others aren't. Best thing to do is calling the airline and talk it over with them.

I know the next oversees trip I take I will make sure I'm able to use my CPAP. In other words, if one carrier doesn't allow it then I'll bypass that and use another one. I'd rather pay a little more in fares and get a good nights sleep than what will happen if I don't use CPAP and don't get sleep on board.

Melinda