Ten things to avoid when you are traveling by air

Travelling is stressful for everyone and if you have booked your Miami to Chennai flights, the 21-hour journey can burden you more. Avoid getting sick from your flight and here are 10 things you can avoid while traveling on a flight that would keep you free from germs and sickness.

·         Never walk barefoot inside the plane. The carpet on the floor might look welcoming but it has seen vomit, bloodstains and what not!

·         Say no to the ice cubes. The water storage systems in the flight do not go through proper maintenance. Ice cubes in the plane are made from the water stored in the plane, which can be the breeding place of germs and bacteria.

·         Avoid wearing contact lenses during your flight. Glasses are allowed. The air in the cabin is very dry and it can cause irritation to your eyes.

·         The air vent about your seat can be chilly but wear your sweatshirt instead of turning it off. Experts have found that the air vent keeps the airborne germs and bacteria away.

·         Never eat the food fallen on the tray/table. The tables are not sterilized properly and unless you bring your own towel, you can ignore the food that hits the tray.

·         Blankets are provided on Miami to Chennai flights and in most of the international flights but you do not know the last time it was washed. The blankets are reused for a day or two and they are the perfect place for germs.

·         You must avoid coffee and tea while flying. The caffeine will dehydrate your body. Drink a lot of water and do not skip drinking water

·         Do not touch the flush in the bathroom with your hands. Instead, use the toilet roll to touch the flush button. This will keep you germ-free.

·         Do not sleep while takeoff and landing. The air pressure in the cabin is more than your ears so you might feel inconvenient when you sleep during takeoff and landing.

·         Avoid heavy meals, fried items and oily food that will make you feel bloated

Hope these tips help you to have a safe air travel. If you are a first-time traveler, you must strictly follow this to avoid inconvenience. Travel agencies and travel websites are very helpful to book tickets and find the cheap prices on various routes. They also provide tips and advices to the customers flying for the first time. If you are in need of information about your flights, you can contact the customer care team of BookOtrip.