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Fly Good Feel Good

Traveling can be one of the most thrilling activities in life. That’s why we make it a priority to ensure that your discoveries are as joyful and comfortable as possible. Fly Good, Feel Good provides expert advice and recommendations on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hygiene for a healthy travel experience.

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Fly Good Feel Good

Traveling can be one of the most thrilling activities in life. That’s why we make it a priority to ensure that your discoveries are as joyful and comfortable as possible. Fly Good, Feel Good provides expert advice and recommendations on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hygiene for a healthy travel experience.

Healthy travel
Fly in comfort
Getting ready to fly
Expert advice

Allergies

Allergies can cause a lot of discomfort when flying. See allergy types and precautions you can take to prevent allergy attacks.

Allergies

Allergies
Traveling With Children

Traveling With Children

Take a look at a some great advice to help you make sure you enjoy a safe, comfortable flight with your baby or young children.

Traveling with children

Traveling While Pregnant

We've prepared a flight plan for pregnant passengers and a list of things to be mindful of when traveling at this special time.

Traveling while pregnant

Traveling While Pregnant

Dehydration

Make sure you know all there is to know about dehydration when flying. Find out about the symptoms of dehydration and the potential complications it can cause.

Dehydration

Dehydration
Jet-lag

Jet-Lag

When flying between time zones jet-lag can become a real problem. Learn all about jet-lag and how to combat it here.

Jet-lag

Blocked Nose And Ear Trouble

A blocked nose or ear trouble can be very uncomfortable, especially when flying. See the best ways to prevent this happening to you.

Blocked nose and ear trouble

Blocked Nose

Gas And Swelling

Learn about gas and swelling problems you might encounter when flying, and how to avoid them.

Gas and swelling

Gas and Swelling
Massage

Massage

Discover some great massage techniques you can use to help relax your body on those long flights.

Massage

Exercises

Take a look at some exercises that will help you combat the negative effects flying can have on your body.

Exercises

Exercises

Fear Of Flying

Flying can be a source of fear and tension for some people. Learn all about fear of flying and how to combat it.

Fear of flying

Fear of Flying
Eating While Flying

Eating While Flying

Learn about dining on board and take a look at clues of eating during the flights.

Eating while flying

Preparing For a Flight

View the suggestions and learn what you should carry with you for a joyful flight experience.

Preparing for a flight

Preparing for a Flight

Fly Good Feel Good

Our Special Teas

Are you ready for a pleasant flight with our cold and hot tea recipes with natural ingredients?

Discover our teas

Our Special Teas

Fly Good Feel Good

Are you ready for a pleasant flight with our cold and hot tea recipes with natural ingredients?

Discover our teas

Reference Articles

Want to find out more about the possible problems you might have when you fly? You can take a look at the scientific articles we referenced while putting together our guides.

Take a look at the articles

Reference Articles

Want to find out more about the possible problems you might have when you fly? You can take a look at the scientific articles we referenced while putting together our guides.

Take a look at the articles
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any precautions I can take against jet lag before flying? Read more

  • Relax before traveling, eat healthily and strengthen your immune system. 
  • Be sure to get plenty of sleep before flying and don't leave packing and getting ready to the last minute. 
  • One day before traveling, set your watch to the local time of your destination. 
  • Before traveling east, try to get up earlier for a few days. If you're traveling west, go to bed a little later and sleep a little longer in the mornings.

For more information, please visit our jet lag page.

Are there any precautions I can take against jet lag while flying? Read more

  • Try to stay awake on the plane. To stay awake for longer, drink plenty of fluids and eat foods rich in protein. Cheese, fish, meat, eggs and dairy are good choices. 
  • Drink plenty of water while flying to avoid dehydration. 
  • Avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks and alcohol. 
  • Take a vitamin C supplement. 
  • Do a little exercise while on board to promote circulation.

For more information, please visit our  jet lag page.

Can I do massage while flying? Read more

You can improve circulation and relax your muscles with massage and exercise inside the cabin. Massages you can do while flying include a few light movements and stretches. You can find a half-hour session consisting of four sections on our massage page.

How can I do exercise while flying? Read more

Pressure changes while flying, low moisture levels in the air and turbulence can all have negative effects on your body. You can avoid these by doing certain exercises in the flight cabin. Take a look at exercises you can do on our exercise page.

How can I overcome fear of flying? Read more

The best way to beat fear of flying is to keep your mind occupied and stress under control. By using the techniques on our fear of flying page, you'll enjoy a comfortable and stress-free flight. You can also take part in the Beat Fear of Flying Program created by Turkish Airlines Aviation Experts.

How can I take precautions against the dry air in the flight cabin? Read more

  • Drink plenty of water. 
  • Use a good moisturizer.
  • Carry eye drops. 
  • Use a nasal spray. 
  • Be sure to have your medication with you if you suffer from asthma.

For more information, please visit our dehydration page.

I'm pregnant. What should I do to prepare for flying? Read more

  • Be sure to see your doctor before flying. Have any inoculations you might require. 
  • If you’ve suffered complications during your pregnancy, don't fly. 
  • Even if you have no worries about flying, still consult your doctor.

For more information, please visit our traveling while pregnant page.

Is the air pressure in the flight cabin dangerous for pregnant passengers? Read more

Pressurized aircraft cabins pose no risk to healthy expectant mothers. For more information, please visit our traveling while pregnant page.

Is there anything I can do if I have ear trouble while flying? Read more

However, there are a few measures you can take while flying to help reduce ear discomfort. 

Valsalva maneuver: 

Close your mouth and nose, and try to exhale. As the air has nowhere to escape, it’s forced into the inner ear. 

Frenzel maneuver: 

Close your nose and mouth. Press the base of your tongue up on the roof of your mouth. Then move the tip of the tongue forwards and backwards to activate the mouth muscles and open the Eustachian tubes. 

Toynbee maneuver: 

Close your nose and mouth, and try to swallow. This will open the Eustachian tubes and allow air to be discharged from the inner ear. Edmonds technique: Thrust your jaw forward while carrying out the Valsalva or Frenzel maneuver to make them more effective. 

Lowry technique: 

Swallow while carrying out the Valsalva maneuver. 

In addition to these, you can suck on a hard candy as the aircraft descends. Engaging the swallowing muscles which open the Eustachian tubes. Swallowing will occur more frequently when chewing or sucking on a hard candy. 

For more information, please visit our blocked nose and ear trouble page.

Should I drink water while flying? Read more

Not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration, particularly on flights lasting for longer than four hours. As such, be sure to drink enough fluids while flying. For more information, please visit our dehydration page.

What can I do to prevent gas and bloating while flying? Read more

When flying, avoid foods which tend to cause gas. In addition to this, be sure to drink plenty of water while traveling but avoid carbonated drinks like sparkling water and cola. For more information, please visit our gas and bloating page.

What flight times should I choose when traveling with my child? Read more

Lining up you flight time with your child's normal sleeping hours can help a journey go more smoothly. For more information, please visit our traveling with children page.

What precautions can I take for my child's allergies while traveling? Read more

  • Before traveling with you child, take them for a check-up and consult with your doctor about any precautions to take. 
  • If your child suffers from food allergies, prepare a food list before leaving home. 
  • Make cabin crew aware of your child's allergies before take-off. 
  • Be sure you are carrying any anti-allergy medication with you.
  • Bring your child's own pillow and blanket. 
  • Sterilize your child's seat and arm rests before they sit down.

For more information, please visit our allergy page. 

Will there be a problem if my child travels when ill? Read more

Where possible, children with an active infection should wait until they have recovered before they fly. In addition, children suffering from diarrhea can lose a lot of liquid on long-haul flights, and as such, we recommend not flying until their condition improves. For more information, please visit our traveling with children page.

How should I get ready to fly? Read more

For enjoyable flight you should feel relaxed, and be sure that you haven't forgotten anything. Our preparing for a flight page will tell you all you need to know about what to do before arriving at the airport and what to have with you while flying.

Is there anything I can do if I have a blocked nose while flying? Read more

Breathing in the steam from a hot drink or drinking 5-10 cups of water will help restore the moisture in your nose and will relieve the symptoms of a blocked nose. Mints and menthol chewing gum can also help open your blocked nose. For more information, please visit our blocked nose and ear trouble page.

What should I eat and drink while flying? Read more

Our in-flight meals use only the best ingredients. For more information on our food and drink service, take a look at our eating while flying and in-flight service pages.