Tip 6: To help avoid leg cramping try to get up and walk around each hour of the flight.
To help prevent blood clots in the legs, wearing support stockings, and stretching the calf muscles periodically can be a good preventative measure. Also trying to do some small exercise movements like bicep arm curls, and try to move as many of your body parts every few hours.

Tip 7: Be sure to have hand sanitizer with you, and use it. Before, using that food tray in front of you, use sanitizer wipes and give it a good wipe down. Often times, this area gets neglected by the clean up crew, and could spread illness back to you without you even realizing it.

Tip 8: If anyone in your traveling party requires oxygen, this needs to be taken care of in advance. Many airlines have restrictions on the type of portable canisters they will permit their passengers to carry on board. Typically, its a good idea to plan for this necessity as far in advance as you can, to ensure there will not be any delays come travel day.

Tip 9: If your not at risk for bleeding issues then it could be beneficial to take a baby aspirin. This should be done at least 1/2 hour before take off time. For children, and the elderly, you should first consult with your doctor for their medical advice for these certain family members.

Tip 10: Making sure your immune system is extra protected could help to avoid illness. For those with a lower immune system, or get sick easily, they should try to give their bodies an extra boost by taking in extra vitamin c foods, at least 3 days before they begin to travel. In addition, packing snacks can prove to be extremely helpful, especially for those that have diabetes, and need to ensure their blood sugar levels remain stable even while traveling.

When it comes to air travel, taking some precautions in advance could prove to help keep everyone in good health on the trip. For that reason, accessing every family members personal medical needs far in advance should be just as crucial, as what to take with you. Hopefully, some of our tips here have provided you with extra ones you might not have thought about, and therefore could help you plan a very successful air travel event with all the families needs better protected from any complications should they arise.