WELLBEING IN THE AIR
woven with fibre optics and uses neuro-sensors to measure brainwaves, changing colour from red to blue to show when a person is at their most relaxed. Vincent Walsh, professor of human brain research
at University College London, has been working with British Airways on this research. By monitoring sleep and relaxation patterns BA hopes it will be able to improve its inflight service, altering meals and entertainment to make flying more relaxing.
Sleep well Walsh adds: “You can never underestimate the importance of good sleep and sleeping on a plane is a great opportunity to reset your body clock so you arrive feeling refreshed and rested. Flying presents the body with a unique set of challenges, but getting a proper sleep on a flight isn’t rocket science. You need to ensure your brain has as few distractions as possible so that you can ease it into a different time zone. Lying down and making sure you have as much darkness as possible go a long way to helping you to do so."
Eye Mask The traditional fabric eye mask has been a staple of the onboard amenity kit for years. Now research is evolving these to a new level. Keystone International is producing a sleep-inducing eye mask with innovative internal lighting. Inside the lining is a flashing blue LED stick, the frequency of which follows neuro-flow to help induce sleep.
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Sky Tent Also designed to help passengers sleep is an alternative to the eyemask, the SkyTent. This eco- friendly, breathable head-dress creates a darkened inflight sanctuary behind which passengers can
rest. The product, made from bamboo fabrics for its antimicrobial properties, is durable and comfortable, and one size fits all.
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Dress well
There is a slight risk of developing DVT if you remain seated in an aircraft for a prolonged duration. To counter this, passengers should improve their circulation with exercise and movement but appropriate clothing can help too.
Flight socks G C Tech offers a range of socks and tights with therapeutic compression designed to prevent travel-related leg swellings, so reducing the risk of DVT. The latest addition to the range is a new Ultra Fit compression sock which, unlike many off-the- shelf socks, is a medical-grade product adapted for extra comfort and style. The socks are said to reduce swelling, keeping lower legs fresh and ache-free. They have been designed by surgeons and textile engineers and include anatomical shaping and silicone sole grips.
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Pyjamas EVA Air recently updated its Royal Laurel inflight service items to offer pyjamas made from silky soft fabric. The addition is part of the airline’s commitment to using natural products to support wellbeing in the air. It also now serves the popular branded mineral water, Fiji Water, and Escents toiletries which are created in Canada with plant- based ingredients and natural essential oils.
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"Sleeping on a plane is a great opportunity to reset your body clock so you arrive feeling refreshed and rested"
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