I've discovered the best way to sleep on a plane after a recent trip to Taiwan — and it all started with a foot hammock
Sleeping on long-haul economy flights can be challenging due to cramped seating, dry air, and constant disruptions, but one traveler found success using a combination of sleep hacks during a trip to Taiwan. A foot hammock, blackout eye mask, and securing an empty row of seats significantly improved comfort and sleep duration. Expert advice from a doctor, flight attendant, and sleep consultant also highlights environmental and physiological barriers to in-flight sleep.
- ▪The cabin environment on planes, especially in economy class, lacks the physical support and conditions needed for restful sleep.
- ▪Using a foot hammock, blackout eye mask, and finding an empty row of seats helped the author sleep 7–8 hours on an 11-hour flight.
- ▪Factors like dry air, low cabin pressure, noise, and psychological alertness can disrupt the body’s ability to enter deep sleep during flights.
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Wellness Sleep I've discovered the best way to sleep on a plane after a recent trip to Taiwan — and it all started with a foot hammock Features By Jenny Haward published 16 May 2026 Plus, a former flight attendant, a doctor and a sleep consultant share tips on how to sleep well when flying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I'm grateful to be able to travel, but I hate long-haul flights in economy, which realistically, is the cabin I'm most likely to be buying tickets in.
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