Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How to stay healthy on the airplane
Airlines are looking into new wellness programs for ultra-long, nonstop flights, including changing menus to promote hydration. We hear about those strategies, and get health tips for short flights.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenAirlines are looking into new wellness programs for ultra-long, nonstop flights, including changing menus to promote hydration. We hear about those strategies, and get health tips for short flights. We learn how filthy the bathrooms are, how contaminated the water can be, and why you should keep that overhead fan on at all times.
Singapore Airlines A380 by Peter Gronemann.
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