The Best Way to Get Good Sleep on a Plane, According to Science
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As Professor Walsh says: “Flying presents the body with a unique set of challenges, but getting a proper sleep on a flight isn’t rocket science.” Though frequent flyers will point out that it can defy the laws of Physics.
British Airways, the airline which introduced the first fully-flat bed to Business Class, has a well-established tradition of creative use of technology and science to enhance its passengers’ in-flight REMs.
In support of its recent innovative “happiness blanket” experiment, British Airways turned to Vincent Walsh, professor of human brain research at University College London to explain the Science behind getting a good night’s sleep onboard.
“Sleeping on a plane is a great opportunity to reset your body clock so you arrive at your destination after a long flight, feeling refreshed and rested,” says Walsh. "The short transatlantic flights west give a great opportunity for naps that will refresh you for that long first evening in New York or LA."
Professor Walsh’s top tips for a restful flight:
• Have a light pre-flight meal before you board
• If you can, book a seat that li
