You can help everything move along as much as possible by keeping active. Get up from your seat and walk around the cabin every hour or two to avoid your digestive system feeling sluggish.

It’s also helpful to avoid alcohol and caffeine, drink plenty of water and eat foods that are high in fibre the day before and the day of travel.

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