Enjoying Air Travel
by Dorothy Williams
Visiting faraway places and exploring exotic lands is one of
life's greatest pleasures. Traveling is an exiting and relaxing
experience, and the very thought of taking a vacation can make
your heart beat faster. Travel can also be a tiring experience,
particularly for those who travel for business rather than
pleasure.
People use air travel for different reasons. Some are
conducting business transactions, some are visiting friends and
relatives, and others are embarking on a grand adventure.
Traveling to explore new places, take in new sceneries and meet
new people opens a new world of possibilities and recharges our
entire physical being.
In the past, travel was restricted to chariots, carriages and
beasts of burden like horses and camels. Boats and ships have
carried centuries of travelers along rivers, across lakes and
to foreign lands. The invention of the train brought about a
new way to travel quickly from coast to coast across entire
continents. Land transportation was revolutionized as
automobiles began to appear.
Above all other methods of transportation, air travel is
preferred by most. Traveling by air is easier and more
convenient than land and sea transportation. There is certainly
no faster way to get to your destination. It's possible to
arrive at a city one thousand miles away, while sitting and
relaxing for a couple of hours on an airplane. Without
question, air travel is the most expensive option. To most
travelers however, the benefits and convenience far outweighs
the added cost.
Most people have no problems traveling by air, but it is
important to follow certain safeguards to stay secure and
comfortable. Remember these air travel tips on your next
vacation:
* Keep an ample supply of all medications in your carry-on
luggage, and take extra amounts in case your return trip is
delayed. Be sure to carry medications in bottles with their
original labels. Ask your doctor whether you should alter your
dosage to accommodate changes to your eating and sleeping
times.
* If you have diabetes, epilepsy or any other conditions that
may require immediate medical attention, be sure to wear a
medical alert bracelet or carry an identification card. Keep
your doctor's name and phone number with you in case of
emergency. Remember to bring along the names and dosage amounts
of all medications.
* Should your doctor instruct you to take oxygen when you
travel on an airplane, tell the booking agent about your
requirement well in advance of your flight. The airline will
make arrangements and may provide the oxygen at no charge.
* The atmosphere in airplanes tends to be dry, and it is
possible to become dehydrated over lengthy flights. Avoid
alcoholic beverages and drink plenty of water.
* Healthy people can develop blood clots in their legs after
long trips by air. Try to get up and walk around every now and
then during the flight. Stretching your calf muscles, drinking
water and wearing support stockings can also help to alleviate
this problem.
* If the change in air pressure causes ear pain when you travel
by air, take a decongestant before you get on the plane. You can
also chew gum, and try swallowing often. Babies should be given
bottles or pacifiers to suck on during the flight.
* Drastic changes in pressure can be dangerous, and flying
immediately after scuba diving poses a serious hazard. After
diving, you must wait twelve to twenty-four hours before you
can safely fly. Ask your doctor or diving instructor for
guidelines about flying after scuba diving.
Air travel is a wonderful experience that opens us to great
adventures. With every method of travel, however, there are
risks involved. Be aware of the concerns, and take a few steps
to ensure a safe, happy trip. Enjoy your flight!
About The Author: Dorothy Williams writes for several web
sites, including http://new-recreation.com and http://nulaf.com
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