Expert tips for better sleep in economy class
With some preparation before and during the flight, you may be able to get some quality sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
SINGAPORE – The average economy class seat – with its more-than-75cm pitch , limited recline and barely there legroom – may not be the most ideal setting for travellers looking to get a solid snooze at 30,000 ft.
Yet, long-haul flights are getting longer, making restful sleep in the air less of a luxury and more of a necessity.
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