Does anyone use compression socks when flying long haul flying? I have never talked to anyone who has used them before. Any useful indie would be greatly appreciated.

I do not use them, but I do fly with quite a few people who do.

If you get up and stretch about every 2 hours, it goes a long way so you won't need them. Get the blood circulating.

I’ve been wearing them for a few years after it was suggested to me by a senior captain. Recommended to me to start wearing sooner than later as more of a preventative measure. I’m definitely a fan and notice a difference. I’ve been wearing the Travelsox brand but tried the SB Sox recently.

It takes some time getting used to putting them on. However, at the end of the day, I really notice the difference.

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I've always been one of those that gets out of the chair at least every 90 minutes (and drinks so much water that I HAVE to). But after long haul flights, I always noticed a "twitchiness" in my legs when I got to bed at the hotel. Ever since I started using compression socks three years ago, I don't experience that any more. I use them every day now, including at my second job where I am largely on my feet for 8-9 hours. My fatigue level is much better.

Give them a shot. Although more expensive, they certainly help me and I try not to be cheap about my health.

I find that removing my socks and trimming my toenails at cruise helps.

"What, ya catch some shrapnel?

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I wear them every time. When I met my wife’s cardiologist and he found out I was a pilot, he immediately insisted that I wear them. It took me a while to take his advice, but everytime I saw him he would remind me to wear them. He said it was very important, so I took his advice. They were annoying at first, but I got used to them. I could actually notice that my legs felt better at the end of a long day flying.

I wear them as preventative measure. My legs do feel better compared to not wearing them on a long flight. I wear Copper Fit, they’re not too tight.

Do you still need them if you fly the 78?

I wear them all the time. Important to get the circulation ones. I wear purely for preventative reasons. Dont feel like losing my medical over blood clots.

Crew Outfitters carries a brand that have lasted well for me.

No. The 787, under the dash, has a couple of transformers with rare earth elements that create a magnetic field that promotes circulation in the lower extremities.

Worn in combination with the Aluminum foil hats will also keep blood pressure down, and lower cholesterol.

(BTW, the 787 has longer flights, so actually makes the problem worse. Good on ya for sarcasm!! )