Traveling by plane often involves quite a large amount of stress before you even get to board the plane.Because not only do you often have to get up early, you may also have to catch the train, find parking, repack when the counter lady tells you that you have three kilos too much in your luggage, empty your handbag at security and then run to the street before they start calling your name yours over the loudspeaker system.Once on board, you may dream of just being able to sink into the seat and think that the holiday is almost here.But most of us know from experience that there can be many things that stand in the way of peace and relaxation, even when you've boarded the plane.Babies crying, flight attendants rattling past, cold air from the air conditioning;there are many things that can both irritate and disturb.But relax, we've put together the expert tricks that make the flight a (pleasant) breeze:Especially if you are going to travel far, across several time zones or were just up long before the rooster crowed to catch the plane, it is important for both your mood and health that you get to sleep on the flight.Not everyone thinks it is always as easy to achieve, but fortunately, according to the magazine Real Simple, there is good advice.Here are the tips for you who want to arrive refreshed and ready to start your holiday:1. Try to get a window seat, preferably by an emergency exit- If you sit by the window, no one will bother you when they go in and out of the toilet, and you can also lean your head against the window, explains travel editor at johnnyjet.com, John E. DiScala, to the magazine Real Simple.- The worst places to sit are near the toilets at the front and at the back, as not only is it a place where there is a lot of noise, but it is also where at any time there are many people who gather and stay chatting.2. Bring a sleeping pad, warm socks and a blanketEspecially if you sit in the middle seat, it can be very helpful to have a pillow to rest your head on.Some airlines hand out pillows, with others it can be smart to bring your own.There are also smart kits to buy where you not only get an inflatable pillow, but also an eye mask (to block out light) and also earplugs.Many people also think it's nice to travel with a thin but warm blanket, as it often gets cold on board planes, especially on flights that go through the night.Another option is to wear a large pashmina scarf when you travel, which can be used as a blanket when you need to relax.3. Fasten the seat belt over the blanket you have over youAccording to the magazine Real Simple, this trick is a real "smart ice cream" that ensures you sleep undisturbed throughout the flight.- When it is visible to the flight attendants that your seat belt is fastened, they do not need to wake you up unnecessarily to let them know that there is some turbulence, DiScala explains to the magazine.- Also remember to make sure you have everything in place before you go to sleep, so you don't have to leave your place for anything.A light snack and water is a must, and also make sure you have visited the toilet beforehand.Even if you're bombarded by celebrities who look like they're out on the town when they're about to fly, there's no doubt that your journey will be far more pleasant if you've dressed more for comfort than style.- I always travel with comfortable, non-tight clothing made from natural fibers such as wool and cotton, as these do not become clammy.And shoes that are easy to take off to let your feet breathe, explains travel expert and adventurer Gunnar Garfors, who in 2012 visited five countries on five continents in just one day, to Kvinneguiden.- It is usually also cold on planes, so I always have an extra sweater or jacket with me.The very best is actually a hoodie with a large hood, because then I can pull this over my head to dampen both sound and light and signal to the neighbor that I intend to sleep.After all, it happens that you end up next to someone who is overly fond of chatting.Here are the little things that make the flight far more comfortable:(Sources: Gunnar Garfors, Cosmopolitan, The Gloss, Beaut.ie and Byrdie.com)The Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr is constantly jetsetting between her native Australia and her current residence in New York, as well as around the world on modeling assignments.Recently, the 31-year-old explained to the luxury online store Net-a-Porter what she never travels without:I never leave home without my eye mask, Kerr explains to the site.- It helps to ensure that I get enough beauty sleep when I'm travelling.The supermodel - who generates thousands of results on Google search 'Miranda Kerr Airport Style' - reveals she just looks so fashionable before and after the flight.On board the plane, comfort is what matters to Kerr.- As soon as I'm on board, I change into cozy clothes, sweatpants and a hoodie is a regular occurrence, explains the model and mother of one.- This means that I can really find a comfortable position and feel good while I am on board the plane.Kerr also uses the trick of using a scarf as a blanket.- It often gets quite cold on board a plane, explains the supermodel.- It is practical to dress in layers, so that you can take off and put on clothes as you need them.Kerr also explains that she always travels in flat shoes.- The shoes I travel in must be comfortable to walk in, and must also be fairly easy to take off and on during the security check.I also tend to always kick off my shoes when I'm seated in the seat, that way you largely prevent your legs from swelling up.Traveling by plane can cause dry skin - even for supermodels.- I don't travel without Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip body oil, the Energizing Citrus Mist facial spray, and the Hydrating Day and Night Cream, Kerr explains.Do you know how much holiday you are entitled to?Here is the bottom line.- All of these ensure that my skin is kept well moisturized throughout the trip.Annkarin Svendsen, skin care professional and owner of the salon Karl Johan Hudpleie in Oslo, completely agrees that it is important to maintain the moisture in the skin on flights, especially on long flights.- The indoor environment on planes keeps humidity very low, Svendsen explains.- There is not much to do with this, but you can do your bit to ensure that you moisturize your skin in the most possible way while you are in the air, both from the inside and from the outside.Svendsen suggests taking care to drink plenty of water.- And avoid alcohol, it only has an even more drying effect on the skin.The skin care professional explains that the most effective thing is to remove the make-up, put on a moisturizing face mask and just sit back.- In this way, your skin is kept nice and moist under the mask, and you can end up with glowing, beautiful hair.Cosmopolitan magazine also believes that the best thing you can do for your skin when you fly is to remove all make-up and apply a face mask.- Sisley's Flower Express Mask is fantastic, explains make-up artist Annie Levy to the magazine.- It has no color and sinks into the skin almost immediately, which means you don't have to feel at the exhibition sitting there with a face mask.Using a water spray that cools the face is another option.- Dermalogica Multi-active Toner is one of my favourites, reveals Levy.Anyone who has traveled by plane knows that the food is usually no better.If the flight is long, it may therefore be that you absolutely should bring your own food for both yourself and not least the children.- I eat most of the airplane food, Garfors explains.- But one trick I've learned over the years is to take a small bottle of Tabasco with me, which really puts a twist on the somewhat tame airplane food.You probably haven't been there.Garfors reminds you to check that you are allowed to enjoy food brought on your flight.Still others recommend bringing healthy snacks such as nuts, fruit and water when you go on a trip.- Pack snacks from home, so you know you always have something healthy and nutritious at hand, explains dietician, naturopath and author of the book "Eat yourself young", Elizabeth Peyton Jones, to Kvinneguiden.- Fruit is great, as are nuts.And don't bet on the nuts you can buy on board the plane, as these are usually full of oil and salt.Buy raw unsalted nuts instead and take them with you.Peyton Jones explains that water can be bought on board the plane or after you have gone through security at the airport.- Drink often and a lot.Flying dries out both skin and mucous membranes, and will soon make you feel both more tired and more tired than you might actually be.The nutritionist explains that she also tries to stick to the same healthy food when she travels as what she eats at home.- I usually take multivitamin tablets with me and take one of these on board as well, and the same applies to powdered green superfoods, such as spirulina and wheat grass.Even if the flight is long and you plan to sleep, you don't always get what you want.Then it can be nice to have some entertainment with you to make the hours go by.- On the plane, I always have reading material, laptop, earplugs and a pen with me, explains Garfors.- The latter is for filling in entry forms and similar papers, which must be done in many countries.Many people prefer to save space and weight in their hand luggage and read e-books when they travel.This can be done on a tablet or a Kindle, Amazon's own reading tablet, where you easily download books directly from Amazon's online store.Children who are bored are children who are not very easy to deal with.So if you're traveling with little ones, it can pay to have a few tricks up your sleeve.Super-blogger and mother of two Joanna Goddard with the blog A cup of Jo knows exactly what to do:1. You need a large handbag or backpackFill this with everything you need - and think you might need - wet wipes, nappies (if the children still use them), snacks (flights with children are not the day to be too strict with the rule of only cuddling on Saturdays! ), small toys, drawing pencils, a notebook (in which they can scribble) and2. Bring a new bookThe vast majority of children love to be read to, so a new book will be a pleasant surprise and something that can entertain them for quite some time.Slightly older children are happy with activity books, which are also perfect for passing the time on board.Gunnar Garfors has traveled the world, visited all countries and is thus somewhat of an authority on how best to avoid jet lag when arriving at the destination:- The trick is to stay awake until midnight or even later, no matter how tired you are upon landing, explains Garfors.- A colleague of mine always makes the same mistake when we travel east together.Then the plane usually lands early in the morning or before lunch.He spends a few hours on the eye, and the result is that he struggles with massive jet lag for days afterwards.I try to follow the rhythm of the day to where we've arrived immediately, so no matter how tired I am, I'd rather explore the city until it's time for dinner.Then I sleep like a rock all night, and wake up completely refreshed the next day.3. Browse photos on your phoneYoung (and older) children love to see pictures of themselves and family members.Raisins, dry cheerios in a lunchbox, pieces of fruit - here you just have to use your imagination.The point is that it's food that will take a LOT of time to finish.Bring a small blanket, preferably one that the child knows and uses when he or she sleeps at home.Airplane trips are perfect for watching a new movie.Or your favorite movie for the 100th time.It is almost difficult to imagine a world where children were entertained without smart phones and tablets, and today there are apps and games intended for children of any age group and for all interests.A must on the trip.Check what the travel insurance does NOT coverThis is the fastest way to get from the airportsIf you travel here, you don't need to bring your walletThis case was first published on 10/07 2014, and last updated on 01/05 2017