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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.
With both heels on the floor, raise your
toes as high as you can, Then put your
toes down and raise your heels.
Wiggle your ankles. Turn your feet slowly
and evenly in circles at your ankles.
WITH THESE SUGGESTIONS IN MIND, WE HOPE YOUR JOURNEY WILL BE
A PLEASANT ONE.
Unknot your shoulders by lifting them to
your ears in a circular motion. Repeat.
Stretch your arms upward one at a time.
Repeat for each arm.
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Several Simple Exercises:
B e f o r e y o u f l y
• Have a full night’s sleep.
• Avoid heavy meals and use alcohol moderately before a flight.
• Apply a good moisturiser to the skin.
• If you suffer from any medical conditions, consult your doctor on whether
you need to take any special precautions when flying.
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.
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.
Wa 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.
You can buy your own bottle of Icelandic water on board.
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 relaxation on board. This is perfect
for a personal time out. See the listings for the in-flight music.
A Pleasant Journey
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