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DVT
Deep vain thrombosis is a rare condition, but it can occur when sitting for long periods of time. The condition involves slower
blood flow due to compression of the veins in the groin and behind the knees, and thus a blood clot
may form. In the modern world, many common situations may increase the risk of forming clots,
such as a long car or train ride, or sitting at an office desk for an extended period of time.
(For a healthy journey, Icelandair offers travellers the following advice, which has been
provided by Árni Kristinsson, MD, PhD)
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A Pleasant Journey
WIGGLE YOUR ANKLES. TURN YOUR FEET SLOWLY
AND EVENLY IN CIRCLES AT YOUR ANKLES.
BEND FORWARD SLIGHTLY. PUT BOTH HANDS
AROUND YOUR RIGHT KNEE AND RAISE IT TO YOUR
CHEST. HOLD THIS POSITION FOR 15 SECONDS.
SWITCH LEGS AND REPEAT.
TO MAINTAIN THE BODY’S FLUID BALANCE, IT IS
IMPORTANT TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER DURING
LONGER FLIGHTS.
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If you want to know more or share your comments with us, please ask the cabin crew for a comment sheet or send an e-mail to: yourcomments@icelandair.is.
B e f o r e y o u f l y
• Consult your doctor, if you suffer from any medical conditions, on
whether you need to take any special precautions when flying.
• Have a full night’s sleep.
• Avoid heavy meals and use alcohol moderately before a flight.
• Apply a good moisturiser to the skin.
D u r i n g t h e f l i g h t
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• Eat a light meal and moderate alcohol, coffee and tea intake.
• Drink water throughout the flight.
• Practise simple exercises in your seat, such as the ones provided on
this page.
W h e n y o u a r r i v e
• When arriving at your home or hotel, lie down and raise your legs.
• Take a short walk.
• Get a good night’s sleep.
With these suggestions in mind, we hope your journey will be
a pleasant one.
E a r b l o c k a g e
Ear blockage may be experienced during take-off and landing.
Yawning or swallowing usually remedies it.
W a t e r
To maintain the body’s fluid balance, it is important to drink plenty of
water during longer flights. Moderate alcohol, coffee and tea intake
for they have negative effects on the body’s hydration.
R e l a x
Sit back, take three deep breaths and relax with the help of our in-
flight audio entertainment. We offer a specially created series of
sound pictures and suggestions to enhance physical and mental relax-
ation on board. This is perfect for a personal time out. See the list-
ings for the in-flight music.
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