AN ex-flight attendant has revealed why he never sleeps on planes when going on holiday – and why you shouldn't either.
Bobbie Laurie said that staying awake throughout a long flight can help you beat jet lag when you land.
He used to work draining ten-hour shifts on up to three flights every day – and was always ready to sleep when he clocked off.
Writing in Conde Nast Traveller, Bobbie said: "That nap after arrival, or overnight rest in some cases, instantly reset my internal clock..
"Try to stay awake on your flight – this will help you feel tired upon arrival.
"You can head straight to bed once you get to your accommodation."
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Bobbie added that if you arrive earlier in the day, you should set an alarm before taking a nap.
When you wake up from the nap,you should still be tired enough to sleep at night – adjusting your body clock to the local time zone.
The ex-flight attendant also said that coffee and bananas can help fend off jet lag until bedtime.
Walking around outside can also help your body adjust to the daylight in your new surroundings.
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You should also wake up at a respectable time for your destination rather than sleeping in on your first day.
But Bobbie said that if all else fails, you will just have to put up with jet lag – until your flight home, "where you get to do it all again".
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