Why where your seat is on a plane can make your jet lag worse

JETLAG is one of the few downsides to going abroad for a holiday.

There’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to explore a new place because you’re just too exhausted.

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But one ex-airline executive has explained how your seat can affect your jet lag.

Travel expert Andrew Hayward shared his best tips for avoiding jet lag with airport parking comparison website SkyParkSecure.

While there are already several perks that come with sitting at the front of the plane, avoiding the worst effects of jet lag might just be another.

Andrew said: “[Sitting at the front of the plane] could be beneficial in avoiding the worst effects of jet lag as the freshest air enters at the cabin nose to help keep the pilots alert.”

Sleep is an important part of acclimatising too.

If you’re aiming to sleep your way into a new timezone, Andrew recommends booking a seat over the wings of the plane.

Not only is this likely to be the quietest area but as the wing is usually where the emergency exit is based, you could also have more legroom.

One sleep expert also recommended booking the window seat, so you can control the window blind.

Dr Breus told Escape.com: “If you are going to nap you have something to lean up against and no one climbing over you.

“Also, book your seat according to which side you normally sleep on.

“If your ‘side’ of the bed is the right, choose the right-side window”.

To sure up your chances of falling asleep on a plane, Andrew recommends packing a sleep kit with all the essentials including ear plugs, a travel pillow, an eye mask as well as a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

But if you’re someone who is planning on staying awake for the entirety of the flight, make sure to bring lots of onboard entertainment to keep yourself occupied.

If you do want to make sure you avoid the effects of jet lag, Andrew advised holidaymakers to avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Instead, he suggested sipping on things like herbal tea or water to help stay hydrated.

Meanwhile, several flight attendants have also shared their best tips for beating jet lag.

These are the top 20 ways Brits beat jet lag – from going for a walk to planning a party.

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