Jet lag, characterized as a sleep disorder that occurs when the biological clock is out of sync with a new time zone, is one of the enemies of long-distance travelers. To reduce the intensity of the disorder, which can cause disorientation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and irritability, experts recommend some measures to avoid drowsiness during the day, insomnia at night and unregulated appetite that disrupt the schedule of walks. Some of the tips are to stay hydrated, try to sleep on the plane, maintain your eating routine trying to adapt to the new time zone and avoid resting immediately after arriving at your destination, especially during the day, to facilitate the body's adaptation.
While actions on the part of travelers are important to reduce the impact of jet lag, the choice of aircraft is also critical when planning a trip. This is because the design and structure of some planes are designed to lessen discomfort.
This was one of the reasons why Air Europa, a Spanish airline that operates in Brazil with direct flights to Madrid, opted for the Boeing Dreamliner 787 equipment on long-haul routes. In addition to being considered more sustainable, reducing flight time and consuming less fuel, one of the Dreamliner effects is to minimize jet lag, increasing the well-being of engers.
Check below some Dreamliner features that help to reduce jet lag:
brightness control: as one of its main innovations, the aircraft has larger windows than conventional aircraft, which increases the perception of space inside the cabin and reduces the feeling of confinement. The windows also have a mechanism that allows the enger to regulate the level of light in the seat, reducing the discomfort caused by sunlight.
LED lights: the model has LED lights that are regulated according to the flight time and time zone of the destination, which contributes to the adaptation process of the enger who crosses different longitudes. In this case, the lighting inside the aircraft can simulate the typical light irradiation in the morning or at night, so that the enger's organism adapts more easily to the schedules.
cabin pressurization: Another feature of the plane that lessens the effect of jet lag is the fact that it is pressurized at a lower altitude than conventional aircraft. This means that the cabin simulates an altitude closer to sea level, which helps reduce enger fatigue and discomfort as the lower pressurization helps the body more easily adapt to changes in altitude during flight.
Cabin humidity and lower noise: humidity on the Dreamliner is also higher than on older aircraft, which tend to be dry. As a result, engers tend to feel less dehydrated and breathe more easily, which contributes to well-being and helps reduce jet lag symptoms. Additionally, the aircraft was designed to be quieter compared to older models. This allows for a quieter environment that makes for a more relaxing and less tiring flight.
Since 2018, Air Europa has operated the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on flights connecting Brazil to Europe. Currently, the company is the one with the shortest flight time between São Paulo and Madrid, with an average journey time of ten hours, nonstop. The same happens between Salvador and the European city, with a journey of approximately 8 and a half hours. Flights are made daily, leaving Guarulhos airport and twice a week departing from the capital of Bahia.
In addition to operating directly from São Paulo and Salvador, engers departing from several other Brazilian cities can also fly with the company to Madrid, through the shared seat agreements that Air Europa has with Azul Linhas Aéreas and with Goal.
From the Spanish capital, it is possible to connect to several European destinations, such as Barcelona (Spain), London (England), Porto (Portugal), Lisbon (Portugal), Frankfurt (), Rome (Italy), Amsterdam (Holland) and Paris ().
Those interested in knowing more about the plane operated by Air Europa, in addition to the available routes leaving Brazil, can visit the company's website. Air Europa makes it possible to pay the tickets in up to ten installments, without interest.
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