Not only the interns have a lot to say when asked about how to make long distance flights more comfortable, also our Intern China Office Managerās travel the world a lot and know a few good tips and tricks, which they love to share with you. Soā¦
ā¦hereās what the Office Managers say:
Jack Fairhead (Office Manager Qingdao):
Long flight tip from me: The night before the flight: Change your seat! Most airlines allow you to choose your own seat up to 36h before departure. Login to the flight website and choose a seat where no one is. I had got 4 seats to myself last time I went back to England to see my family for Christmas. With 4 seats, you can make yourself a quite comfortable bed without having to fly 1st class.
Thereās another tip I really want to share with you. Jetlagās always a thing a lot of interns are afraid of before coming to China, so hereās my perfect way to avoid jetlag, proven by me never getting one: Set your watch to destination time straight away and then only eat at the times that you would normally, as if you were already in the destination country. The stomach controls the body clock! š
Philippe Touzin (Office Manager Zhuhai):
– Donāt sleep the night before your flight or get a little drunk. This way, you will be tired when you get on the plane and itās much easier to fall asleep.
– Try to get an emergency exit seat while checking in, you got much more space for your legs there and canāt get any cramps so easily. And also check in early, best online, so you can make sure to get the emergency exit seat.
– Bring your own water (empty bottle you fill up after you went through all your security checks).
– If youāre a guy: try to flirt with the stewardess to see if you can join the āmile high clubā.
– Try to do some stretching exercises on the airplane.
– Bring warm and comfy socks and a good travel pillow (an actual pillow not the blow up ones).
Jenny Hofmann (Office Manager Chengdu):
Our Chengdu Office Manager Jenny wrote down a long list of things which are indispensable for her on long flights, make sure to copy it and donāt forget anything, youāll have an amazingly relaxed flight:
– Take your earplugs and eye mask, as well as a good travelling pillow!
– Wear comfortable clothes and warm socks, it can be really cold at night on the plane.
– Take an empty water bottle and fill it up at the airport. Itās a good way to fight dehydration and lazy stewardesses on board.
– Take skin lotion with you (not more than 100ml), keeps your skin moist and add a nasal spray to the package, your nose will thank you.
– Walk around on the airplane if you have a chance.
– Donāt let your neighbors start an annoying conversation, take music and books with you.
And our special guest:
Morgan Dolan (Management Trainee in Zhuhai):
–Ā Ā Ā If possible try and flight at night. Sleeping on long haul flights is definitely easier when the crew have turned off the lights and all your fellow passengers are doing the same.
–Ā Ā Ā Make sure to hydrate and drink lots of water. You may have to get up several times but your body will thank you. Coming off the plane tired and dehydrated in a foreign country is unpleasant to say the least.
–Ā Ā Ā Avoid the food and bring your own snacks. Unless you are in 1st class, airline food is too salty and bad for your health.
Try and see if our Office Manager’s tips are better than the intern’s! Come and visit us in Zhuhai, Chengdu or Qingdao and tell us if you want to add something to our list. You can apply now via email or directly through our website! We are looking forward to receiving your application!