I always have trouble sleeping on a flight. My jealousy knows no bounds seeing those people happily snoring away while I am praying for sleep. After years of long haul flying, I have finally cracked the code when it comes to getting the best sleep on board.
Everyone has their own suggestion, from using a travel pillow to medicating with sleeping pills. I’ve heard them all, though I will admit I haven’t tried them all. I’m stubborn that way!
The Key To The Best Sleep?
But surely, people ask, you’re flying business class and have a flat bed seat. You must sleep then? No, not at all. At best, I may get a half awake nap. You know the ones, where you’re laying down, eyes closed, but the brain just won’t quite get to the land of nod.
Something happened though… and that was the introduction of pyjamas on long overnight flights. I do like to try everything, so I am more than happy to change into the duds given to me by airlines.
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- My first ever pyjamas on an international flight were Qantas ones
It all comes down to how I sleep at home. I’ve slept nude since before I was a teenager, which is not uncommon coming from a hot country like Australia. Even now, living in Europe, I never wear anything to bed, rain, hail, sleet or snow.
I’ve seen it recommended for years to wear loose clothing for a comfortable flight. Who knew that was good advice? Wearing a light set of pyjamas is the closest I’ll get to my normal style and I’ve had the best sleep on board a few times now. No more sleeping in jeans for me!
Overall Thoughts
Airlines providing free pyjamas in business class is still not all that common. The list is short and includes Qantas, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and United. That’s no show stopper though as you can always bring your own on board and change once in the air. The comfort of wearing light fitting and non figure hugging clothes when flying is unmatched.
I have long seen people in fairly unflattering loose clothing when travelling. Who knew this kind of fashion is probably ideal for long flights? So, ditch your pills, chuck that travel pillow and just change from your nice flying wear into jammies. You’ll sleep better for it!
What do you think? Are you someone who wears pyjamas or very loose clothing on long-haul flights? Or perhaps you’ve tried this, it doesn’t work and you could recommend something else? Thanks for reading and if you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.
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Very true. I have brought my own pyjamas and it works. I also don’t use any special drugs or pills. I don’t deprive myself of sleep before the flight. I do try to move to a schedule that follows a closer time zone, however. For example, if one lives near JFK and is flying to LHR, for a few days prior to the flight, try to live on Atlantic Time or so.
That makes sense, to try to shift your time a bit before you go. Glad to hear I’m not the only one who is recommending pyjamas! Thanks for the comment.