Airline Travel

Flight Delays

If a delayed Odysseys-arranged flight results in a missed airline connection, proceed directly to the customer service desk for the airline of the missed flight. You must work directly with the airline, not Odysseys Unlimited, to re-protect you on the next available flight to your destination. Odysseys Unlimited will not have access to the most up-to-date information and we will be unable to re-protect your flight.

Should there be any delays or cancellations during your arrival to tour, please call Odysseys Unlimited to advise us of your new itinerary:

• During business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time), please call toll-free: (888) 370-6765 or (617) 454-9100.
• Outside of business hours, you can reach us on our emergency line: (339) 222-7456.

Staying Healthy While Flying

The air on planes is extremely dry and can cause dehydration. To avoid this, drink plenty of water before, during, and after your flight and avoid alcohol and caffeine. Note that on most international flights, you can typically ask for a beverage or snack even if flight attendants are not wheeling the refreshment carts through the cabin.

Take frequent walks in the aisles, do isometric exercises at your seat, and/or move your ankles and feet periodically to help prevent swelling. Medical experts recommend “pumping your feet” while seated by alternately lifting your toes and heels to increase blood flow and decrease the risk of blood clots and pulmonary embolisms. You may also want to consider wearing compression stockings for this purpose.

Close cabin quarters, jet lag, and prolonged sitting can all impact your immune health. Bring a small bottle of moisturizing hand sanitizer to use before eating or touching your face. Antibacterial wipes are helpful to clean your seat armrests, table, the plane bathroom, and other surfaces. You may also wish to bring medical-grade masks to use during your flight (especially useful if you happen to sit near someone who is evidently ill).

Napping remains the easiest way to make flights feel shorter and can also prevent you from feeling groggy after your flight. You can read more tips on in-flight sleep here: How to Beat Jet Lag.