A SINGER has revealed a strange seatbelt trick to help him sleep on planes – a method perfected after years of touring the world.
Jason Mraz, known for the 2008 smash hit “I’m Yours,” calls himself a “professional tourist,” having taken countless flights around the world.
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Sleeping on a plane is a difficult skill to master and will be fresh on many Brits’ minds throughout the summer.
But Grammy winner Mraz, who has been touring for more than two decades, can help you catch a nap on your next trip.
He revealed that he uses a seatbelt trick to help him nod off.
He said Condé Nast Traveler Passengers need to fasten their seatbelts tightly – but leave a little slack to tighten both arms underneath.
Then, with one hand, Mraz says to tighten the belt a little more, creating the feeling of being securely fastened.
And then you’ll fall asleep, according to the 47-year-old singer-songwriter.
He says, “I don’t know if it’s because I can sleep anywhere, but this little effect allows me to pass out. I lock myself in the seat and leave.”
The American pop and reggae vocalist said ear plugs are an essential item to complement seat belt movement.
He praised their effectiveness, adding: “They even soften the stridently loud announcements from pilots on a plane.
“I can’t believe how loud they talk on those systems! Earplugs and a tight seatbelt and I’m off.”
But for Brits on those long-distance overnight bus journeys, Mraz admitted this trick might not be as effective.
Earmuffs, however, will at least block out the constant noise from the highway, he says.
“Sleeping on a bus is a little more challenging (but) for both the plane and the bus, earplugs take away that constant noise.”
It comes after Dr Henry Ting, Delta Airlines’ chief health officer, revealed his top tips for falling asleep in-flight.
He said the work needed to be done before boarding the aircraft – and his tips included reconsidering pre-flight drinking.
He said Thriller: “Alcohol can disrupt your sleep both on the flight and after landing.
Everything you need to know before boarding a plane
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