With a new year just around the corner and lots of air travel plans being made for 2020, seat manufacturer Recaro provides its top tips to help passengers avoid the fatigue of air travel and promote a comfortable journey.

• Legroom: Sufficient legroom is important when flying, so travellers are prompted to store their luggage in overhead bins in order to easily stretch out their legs. Not all aircraft offer the same amount of legroom, but there are numerous websites were travellers can research the legroom of their seat before booking.
• Neck and head support: Sleeping on planes can be challenging, but a top-quality neck pillow can make all the difference. However, not all pillows are created equal. When purchasing a travel pillow, air travellers should pick a one based on if they are a stomach, side, or back sleeper. Window passengers can use the age-old trick of using the aircraft wall as support.
• Lumbar support: This is the unsung hero of long flights for many travel experts. Good lumbar support fills the gap between the lumbar spine and the seat and follows the natural inward curve of the lower back. A simple way to create this kind of support is to place a pillow, rolled-up blanket or jacket behind the lower back.
• Keep those legs up: Another way for passengers to eliminate pressure on their lumbar spine is to sit with their knees slightly higher than their hips. Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of a seat with a footrest, and those without a footrest can easily use their carry-on bag to kick up their feet.
• Plenty of entertainment and/or peace and quiet: Whether it’s a crying baby, a chatty neighbour or the hum of the engine, loud noises can ruin a peaceful flight. Bring a pair of noise-cancelling headphones and listen to music or watch a show on the inflight entertainment system or your personal device.

When it comes to ergonomics, one of the top-performing aircraft seats is Recaro’s CL3710 model. Features include the high-literature pocket (invented and patented by Recaro), which offers passengers increased living space by moving the seat backrest pocket up higher.

The Abrazo headrest offers armrest-like supports on each side of the head that can be flipped down for additional support; the Flip cushion supports the lower lumbar area;and the extended seat bottom increases the size of the seating surface to support upper and parts of lower legs and reduces pressure points.

Find out more at recaro.com.