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- Airplanes are not the most comfortable place to fall asleep.
- But, if you like to travel, chances are you'll have to endure a few red-eye flights and bad night's sleep in your time.
- We can't make those cramped seats any roomier, but we can recommend some products that will hopefully make your flight a more comfortable experience. Find our seven essentials we rely on to help us fall asleep on airplanes, below.
Bright lights and loud announcements; noisy neighbors and crying children; barely enough legroom to actually fit your legs... Traveling by plane isn't always the most comfortable experience, especially when you're trying to sleep.
In the past month, I've taken a few red-eyes - both domestic and international - and was quickly reminded how difficult it is to get some shuteye in the air. After a rough six hours of tossing and turning, I wondered - how do some people do it? To find an answer, I decided to turn to a reliable crowd of frequent flyers and discerning shoppers: my coworkers.
Truth is, there are some things about flying you can't change. The guy sitting next to you may decide to keep that bright overhead reading light on the entire flight. Turbulence might jolt you out of a great nap. A flight attendant might have to wake you up for a number of reasons. While all of this is out of your control, you can get some of that control back with a little preparation and the right products on hand.
Below are seven products we actually use to help us sleep better on flights, whether we're trying to get a full night's sleep on a red eye or a quick nap in on a short trip.
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