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To ask for advice first a night flight?

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123678user · 22/02/2025 21:48

I'm off on my first long haul flight soon, and was chatting to friends about it today and they said they always changed into pyjamas to sleep in similar circumstances.

I can't be arsed to be honest, was just going to bed down in my clothes.

Will I be the only one sleeping in my day clothes? Don't want to be a radical. 😬

Also any advice greatly appreciated. I'm 56 and a bit of a troubled sleeper in the best circumstances.

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Longhotsummers · 22/02/2025 21:55

Stretchy comfy clothes, eye muff, ear plugs are all you need really. I also take a pair of cheap slip on slippers and warm socks as my feet get cold.

Honeyroar · 22/02/2025 21:55

I was cabin crew for over 20 years and can’t remember anyone over 8 yrs old changing into pjs in economy or business. Don’t worry about it!

Take ear plugs, have a bottle of water with you and perhaps a non-noisy snack. My top tip is a neck pillow, but wear it back to front - it stops your head nodding and waking you up. It’s also cosy.

CoffeeCakeAndALattePlease · 22/02/2025 21:54

I’ve never seen people change into pjs! I don’t even know where you could get changed as the loos are very small and clearly you can’t just change in the aisle.
I just wear comfy clothes and have something warm as I find some flights get very chilly.

MumChp · 22/02/2025 21:53

Never seen people change. Just wear comfy clothes.

Wakeywake · 22/02/2025 21:53

Comfortable loose clothing, eg tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt sort of thing. Some people do turn up to the plane in pyjamas, but I find that really strange.

fashionqueen0123 · 22/02/2025 21:53

I’ve never seen anyone do that. Just wear comfy stuff to start with!

Titasaducksarse · 22/02/2025 21:52

Unless you're in a class with a lie flat bed most people are still in normal clothes. I have seen people change into comfy bottoms but never full on pjs in economy.

Grenadescganades · 22/02/2025 21:51

Done many night flights - never changed into pj’s!!! Would be sooooooo weird

Only people I’ve seen do it are kids.. very cute in their onesies - but not for me!!!

just wear comfy clothes !

Catsbreakfast · 22/02/2025 21:50

Changing into pyjamas is odd. I haven’t ever seen anyone do that.