Owen Fitzgerald

What to avoid eating before a flight comes down to four things: food that makes gas, food that sits heavy, food that is high … Read more

Short answer: yes, most travellers on flights of about four hours or more notice less ankle swelling and lighter legs wearing them, and 15-20 … Read more

If you have ever typed how often should you get up on a long flight into a search box at 6am, the answer is … Read more

If you’re wondering what to eat before a long flight, keep it simple: a familiar, balanced meal with lean protein, easy-to-digest carbohydrates and a … Read more

Flying makes you tired because several small stressors pile up on the same trip: the cabin is pressurised to roughly 6,000 to 8,000 feet … Read more

To prevent blood clots on long flights, walk the aisle every two to three hours, stay hydrated, and do seated leg exercises. Those three … Read more

Airplane cabins are dry because the outside air drawn in at cruise altitude carries almost no moisture, and the aircraft’s environmental control system heats … Read more