The cabin is drier than the Sahara Desert！Airlines reveal “6 big secrets of flying”

▲Cabin. (Illustration / Photo by Reporter Peng Huaiyu)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Do you think you know enough about air travel if your mode of transport is a plane?Foreign mediahave compiled 5 tips on booking flights and choosing seats before flying—such as how the cabin is actually drier than a desert, or how to avoid sitting near babies by choosing off-peak flights... These may serve as useful references.

1. Best time to book a flight
Remember this time: 2:30 PM on a Tuesday！Usually, most plane tickets are sold over the weekend. It takes a day to process these sales, after which airlines sell the remaining inventory at lower prices.

▲The humidity inside an airplane cabin is less than 20%, drier than the 25% in the Sahara Desert. Staying hydrated is extremely important. (Photo / Darzhi / Illustration)

2. The importance of hydration
You might not know,the humidity inside an airplane cabin is less than 20%, drier than the 25% in the Sahara Desert, making dehydration more severe on a plane. Therefore, remember to fill up your water bottle before boarding and also take care of your skin’s moisture.

3. Choose early morning or late night flights
The crying of babies and children can be unbearable. If you don’t want to sit near a baby,some experts suggest simply choosing late night or early morning flights. In addition, try to avoid seats near the cabin walls, as flight attendants often set up baby bassinets there for parents to change diapers.

4. Carry cash to get a better seat
If you’re assigned an undesirable seat and want to switch to a better one, bring some cash to trade with other passengers.

5. Sitting at the back gets better service
Some people rush to get off the plane and prefer sitting in the front, but because the back is closer to the flight attendants, they can respond more quickly if you need something. Next time you want better service, consider choosing a seat toward the back.

▲If an airline overbooks, it will first bump passengers who checked in last or bought the cheapest tickets. (Photo / Reporter Ji Xiangru)

6. Check in early
Previously, the United Airlines overbooking incident caused quite a stir, making airline overbooking a hot topic. Basically,if an airline overbooks, it will first bump passengers who checked in last or bought the cheapest tickets.Don’t want to be that unlucky? Remember to check in at the counter early.