US Airways - May 2013 - (Page 11)
Did You Know?
embark
How to stay HealtHy
during travel
Murielle Heer, a US Airways flight
attendant, shares tips for healthy flying.
■ First,
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know your limits. If
you’ve been sick or have recently
undergone surgery, make sure
your doctor approves of travel.
■ Have your medication, even
something as simple as aspirin,
ready to access in your carry-on
bag. And packing extra is a
good idea.
■ Get a good night’s sleep
before travel.
■ Take daily vitamins and
immune-boosting supplements during cold and flu
season.
■ Pack healthy snacks
such as nuts, veggies,
or fruit.
■ Bring antibacterial gel and
wipes. I use
wipes to clean my
armrests and air vent.
■ When traveling on long
flights, make sure you get some
exercise. Please don’t perform
yoga in the galleys, but feel free
to walk up and down the aisle
once every hour to stretch your
legs. Also, stretching and flexing
your legs and neck while sitting
will help keep the blood flowing.
■ A saline nasal spray can keep
the inside of your nose from
drying out in the dry cabin air.
■ When traveling internationally
and arriving during the
day, take a
nap for about
an hour and
then get up
and go about
your day.
You’ll be tired
in the evening
and will very
likely get a good
night’s sleep. This
strategy will help
you adapt to the
time change.
■ Last, but
not least,
stay hydrated! Adequate
hydration is a great way to
minimize fatigue, headaches, and bloating. I
recommend avoiding
alcohol, caffeine, and
tomato juice (due to
the high salt content)
on long flights.
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News, Notes, and
Inflight Insights
What is a
jet stream?
Simply put, a jet
stream is a current
of high-speed air
about six to nine
miles above the
earth. The planet’s
rotation and atmospheric
heating create jet streams,
which typically form in the
middle latitudes between
areas of high temperature
contrasts.
Major jet streams flow
from west to east, and the
location and flow at any given time are
important factors for planning aircraft
routes and anticipating fuel requirements.
Planes traveling from west to east, with the
jet stream, will fly faster than those traveling east to west, against the stream. Crosscontinent flight times can vary by about an
hour depending on the strength of the jet
stream.
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CEO Letter
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Did You Know?
Making It Happen
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Hub Crawl: Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Wine & Dine: Virginia Wines
Great Tastes: Old Town Tortilla Factory
Diversions: Anheuser-Busch
Great Escapes: Santa Monica's Fairmont Miramar
Great Escapes: Aruba
Golf: Colonial Williamsburg's Golden Horseshoe
Adventure: Heli-Hiking in British Columbia
Great Escapes: Granada Hotel & Bistro
Adventure: Glasgow, Scotland
Adventure: Dipsea Trail
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Gear Up: Gardening
Travel Feature: Hungry in Key West
US Airways: Painting the Past
Chefs Tell: Smith & Wollensky and Robin's
Must Read: Here Is Where
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
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U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
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US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Miles for Good
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