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How To Survive A Red-Eye Flight? This Couple Has The Perfect Travel Tip

Regular airline travellers are usually desperate to book cheap flights without losing out on some of the on-board luxuries provided. But that often means having to fly overnight in what are called the red-eye flights, which are seldom preferred by tourists. A couple on social media, though, has now gotten so used to the trouble that they’ve perfected the “art of surviving a red-eye flight.” Isabel and Sentry Kelly, known for their travel adventure videos on Instagram, provided an essential guide on how travellers should prepare for red-eye flights, including carrying the necessary clothing, no alcohol, minimal coffee intake before boarding, avoiding meal services on the flight to get some sleep and getting freshened up and hydrated on arrival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isabel & Sentry Kelly | Adventure + Travel (@operation.adventure) What Are Red-Eye Flights? Red-eye flights entail long-haul, late-night airline journeys, which typically take off between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM and reach their destinations early morning, in what can be an uncomfortable travel schedule for all the tourists. The term ‘red eye’ is derived from the expected lack of sleep experienced by passengers in flight cabins, who may then arrive feeling tired and carrying bloodshot eyes. Despite the best efforts of many travellers, the non-sleep-friendly condition of most cabins leaves passengers feeling groggy. But if you can sleep on such flights, flying overnight helps travellers cross time zones without being conscious and adjust to new destinations when they land. Pros Of Red-Eye Flights Maximising Time: Red-Eye flights enable travellers to cross time zones overnight and arrive in the morning ready to explore the destination. Money Saving: Due to minimal travel count, red-eye flights usually cost way less than daytime flights and emerge as a pocket-friendly alternative. Convenience: Since long-haul routes connect major hubs, they help reduce the hassle and energy-sapping strain of multiple layovers. Reduced Airport Stress: Given shorter queues and fewer crowds at security checkpoints, red-eye flights help counter the usual stress experienced by travellers at airports. Cons Of Red-Eye Flights Sleep Deprived Travel: Having to sleep upright in small cabins can be very uncomfortable for travellers, leaving them short of the much-needed rest. Physical Discomfort: Intertwined with the above disadvantage is the physical discomfort, as cabin noise, limited recline options or dry air may disrupt your sleeping time and leave you tired at the end of the flight. Jet Lag: Since these flights cross multiple time zones, the chances and intensity of the jet lag are quite high.