Going on a summer holiday

The summer holidays are coming and that can only mean one thing…travelling abroad.

For some passengers flying can cause serious discomfort in their ears as the pressure from inside to cabin changes from the pressure outside. This can also cause ears to pop.  More and more people are complaining about the discomfort they suffer when flying and in a recent article it seems some airlines are listening to how they can improve their services.

In a recent report JetBlue have partnered with Hanes to supply overnight passengers with a ‘comfort upgrade’ only in June. This added comfort includes a t-shirt and a snooze kit which features earplugs, eyeshade and a hot towel.

This is all very well and good, but what about people who tend to suffer from ear pains when travelling on short haul as well as long haul flights?

In my opinion I hate flying without a good pair of flying and travelling earplugs, not only to their relieve my discomfort and stop my ears from popping every time we lift off, but they also allow me to block out the background noises and relax.

Travelling earplugs are also known for helping people who have a fear of flying as it decreases the noises in the background, the sounds of the engine and allows for them to relax.

With any summer holidays you may be taking whether it is a long haul or short haul flight, do not forget to bring along your flying earplugs. Especially for those who want to relieve any discomfort, prevent popping ears and want nothing more than to relax whilst on a plane, travel earplugs suitable for flying are an essential in any hand luggage.

What Else Does Noise Affect?

American speaker manufacturer, Bose Corporation, outlined a number of factors affected by noisy environments other than potential hearing loss or damage. We are in noisy environments constantly, whether you’re waiting for the tube on the platform or trying to think clearly in the office amidst other conversations and the rustling of papers. Though hearing loss may not occur from noisy offices, it may be affecting quite a few other things. Let’s see what Bose found out. Continue reading