Tips for the Traveler
- To reduce stress, allow extra time for check-in and connections.
- Drink any caffeinated or alcoholic beverages in moderation.
- Perform in-flight exercises, and walk about the cabin if possible.
- Eat lightly.
- Consult your doctor before flying if you suffer from any chronic ailment.
- Consult your doctor if you suffer from motion sickness.
Today's Travel Environment
Air travel has become much more comfortable than it was when the first passengers curled up with the mail aboard biplanes. Today, because of continually advancing technologies, your airplane cabin is a safe and healthy environment.
However, depending on your circumstances, you may still be concerned with:
- Motion
- Cabin altitude
- Jet lag
- Immobility
- Noise
- Low humidity
- Air quality
- Catching a cold
- Seated exercises and stretches
Fortunately, many of these issues have been resolved by improvements and with scientific data. In addition, there are many things you can do to make your trip more comfortable.
Finding Solutions
Boeing and the airlines are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for passengers and crew. To make sure improvements are included, they continually work closely with the industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Every year, the airline industry is put to the test as more people travel. While most people travel by air with no discomfort, some experience stress due to a combination of factors, including their health and level of anxiety. There are on-going studies in cabin environment to measure, define, and better understand the possible causes of flight crew and passenger symptoms and complaints. Boeing and the industry continue to find ways to make the cabin environment as healthy and comfortable as possible.
Meanwhile, relax, and enjoy the flight.