If you fly frequently, it's essential to know which foods you should or shouldn't eat. These days, most travelers prefer to take something at home rather than eat at the airport or on the plane. In the past, it was a commonplace thing for travelers to eat on the plane; many desist from taking anything, including snacks, whenever they want to fly out. Some who want to travel for a long time might prefer to take a large meal that can take them nicely

According to Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, a dietitian expert based in New York City, it's always a good idea to consider your health welfare well before you fly out; thus, think about what you will or will not eat before you go out. "Think about it: Our immune systems are usually tested, and the digestive systems are thrown off while dehydration takes a hit. This is why it's crucially important to take foods that keep you hydrated, strengthen your immune system, and can easily be digestive before flying out." Consequently, which foods should be untouchable whenever people travel out? Consider this: It's quite common for people to be dehydrated when flying out; this happens mainly due to a lack of humidity and dry air inside the cabin. Ms. Beckerman says: "For this reason, it's not a great idea to take a sodium-laden meal the day or morning before taking your flight."Beckerman advises travelers to go easy on such foods as the salt shaker- she says it's better to take snacks without any salt added. Certainly, she suggests, travelers should take fresh foods- this helps them avoid problems that come with dehydration- like headaches, fatigue, and constipation.

"Generally, due to pressure shifts, some individuals retain water (more than others) during a flight. For this reason, it's best to avoid over-processed foods or those that have a high content of sodium; this can merely exacerbate the problem," she says. At the same time, Vanessa Risseto, a New Jersey registered dietitian and co-founder of Culina Health, says: "It's always good advice to stay hydrated. Hence, try taking coconut water and electrolyte tabs to help you with dehydration problems; try taking whole foods like fruit and veggies- also try lean protein; this will help you feel your best.

Adds Ms. Beckerman: "Since flying may cause some people to feel extra gassy or bloated; this happens because of changes in cabin pressure. Thus, avoid taking foods with carbonation prior; foods like sodas, kombucha or seltzers." She notes that such bubbly beverages can actually worsen the digestive air pockets… this can cause you to feel bloated, gassy, or extra belchy during your flight. So, by steering clear of these, you ensure you're keeping the bubbles and extra air in the digestive system to a minimum."

Jonathan Valdez, who owns Genki Nutrition, supports the same sentiments. He notes that carbonated beverages can expand inside the GI tract, causing more unpleasant bloating, particularly if one is already gassy. Valdez, who's the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics media spokesman, adds: "If you're already feeling somewhat nauseous due to turbulence or motion sickness, you might find that carbonated drinks can be helpful. You merely need to weigh the pros and cons."

Further, you should reconsider the idea of taking alcohol either before or during a scheduled flight. Valdez advises: "Alcohol consumption can cause dehydration- indeed, alcohol can have a different effect on your body than if you took a drink while at ground level. The common culprit is the cabin's low barometric pressure; this causes a low oxygen concentration in your blood." He concludes: "For this reason, you're likely to get inebriated much faster; the urination frequency will increase much more."

Apart from the matter of personal comfort and health, keeping off alcohol before taking your flight can also foster a safer airplane environment. Needless to say, if you're a traveler, you wouldn't want to have one or two drunkards aboard the plane you're taking, would you?

Sarah Nelson, the Association of Flight Attends (CWA) president, once told this to the HuffPost: "Most of the more outrageous flight attendant abuse incidents usually include alcohol as a primary contributing factor." Some other foods, including beans, asparagus, onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, can exacerbate intestinal gas and bloating issues. This is because we lack the essential enzymes to digest specific carbohydrates, particularly the FODMAPs that are usually found in these foods, Valdez advises.

Readly, the European leader in digital magazine and newspaper subscriptions, has teamed up with Three, one of the UK's largest mobile operators and provider of the UK's Fastest 5G Network to offer Three customers a unique offer for unlimited digital magazine and newspaper reading.

The partnership involves Readly, who offer "all-you-can-read" access to 6,300 digital magazines and newspapers in one app, providing Three UK customers with two months of free reading then fifteen percent off the monthly subscription of £9.99.

Three+ customers will be able to read Readly's portfolio of newspapers which have recently grown to include The Guardian, Daily Express, Metro, The Independent and the Daily Mirror and many of the UK's most popular magazines to inspire, entertain and inform them wherever they may be.

Rob Hanlon, Global Partnerships Director at Readly said: "We are delighted to partner with Three, a brand who shares our values of innovation and industry leadership. In a world post-covid, many switched-on brands are looking to reward their customers by giving them something to enhance their life - Readly is the perfect fit. Consumers use Readly to be up to date with latest news and view and replace aimless scrolling with meaningful moments of relaxation. I am sure Three UK customers will enjoy reading the breadth of magazines and newspapers offered through our app on their mobile or tablet."

During 2021, 140 brand partners teamed up with Readly to entertain, engage and retain their customers with digital access to leading titles. Furthermore, 210,000 digital issues were read 120 million times on the Readly platform.

Andrew Foy, director of New Products and Propositions, at Three said: "The Three+ app has a great range of offers for our customers and has been well received since it launched last year. This latest offer is perfect for all the news junkies out there, who can get a range of resources in one place for a flat fee."

The unique offer will be brought to Three's 9.7 million customers as part of the Three+ Rewards app. An average Three customer uses 3.5 times more mobile data than the industry average and its network today covers 99' of the UK population

The next phase in Readly's partnership plan will include high profile brand partners across the travel and retail sector announced over the coming months.

IBS Software has partnered with Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada's new ultra-affordable airline, to manage its flight operations.

IBS's iFlight digital platform will optimize Lynx's flight and crew operations in keeping with the airline's ultra low-cost business model. iFlight provides a fully digital, integrated operations platform, simplifying and automating processes and systems to deliver optimal efficiency, regulatory compliance and reduced operating costs. The modular design of iFlight will enable Lynx to scale operations effectively as the airline ramps up its fleet to 46 aircraft and expands its network reach over the coming years.

Lynx joins more than 50 airlines around the globe that currently use the iFlight portfolio. Lynx is the first ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) to implement the integrated operations and crew platform solution.

As a new entrant into the Canadian aviation market, Lynx required a fast and seamless implementation process to support its ambitious launch program and timetable. IBS Software has invested in iFlight to ensure the system can be rolled out quickly and efficiently. iFlight was implemented for Lynx in just four months, fully remotely and with minimal need for customization.

The browser-based application can effectively scale to support operations and crew needs, regardless of size and business model. The modular architecture allows airlines to add functionality as their operational complexity grows, helping them optimize resources, employ emerging technologies, and boost decision-making processes. All modules are architected to add value to airline operations and provide significant benefits, so return on the investment is clear for the airlines.

"We are pleased to be partnering with IBS Software to support our operations through launch and beyond. Lynx's vision is to leverage technology to maximize the productivity and efficiency of our operations, which will in turn enable us to offer ultra-affordable airfares to Canadians. The iFlight platform will enable us to deliver on that vision. The implementation process was quick and seamless and the IBS Software team were responsive and knowledgeable. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with IBS Software as we expand our network and deliver on our mission to make air travel accessible to all Canadians," said Merren McArthur, CEO and President of Lynx Air.

"To be chosen by Lynx, an ambitious airline disrupting the sector, is testimony not only to the power of our technology, but also to our capability to deliver value to the fast-growing ULCC segment. We expect strong demand for cloud-hosted operations and crew platforms from start-up and lean, digital airlines around the globe. The iFlight platform at Lynx proves that it is scalable for all sizes of airlines from start-ups to large complex airlines," said Mathew Baby, Senior Vice President and Head of Aviation Operations Solutions, IBS Software.

IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, tour & cruise and hospitality industries. IBS Software's solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet & crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel and air-cargo management. IBS Software also runs a real time B2B and B2C distribution platform providing hotel room inventory, rates and availability to a global network of hospitality companies and channels. For the tour and cruise industry, IBS provides a comprehensive, customer-centric, digital platform that covers onshore, online and on-board solutions. IBS Software is a Blackstone portfolio company and operates from 15 offices across the world.

Lynx Air (Lynx) is Canada's new ultra-affordable airline, on a mission to make air travel accessible to all, with low fares, a fleet of brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft and great customer service. Lynx is a privately owned Canadian airline with the financial backing and industry expertise required to transform the Canadian aviation landscape.

It was a most delightful sight- helicopters, planes, 4x4s, and boats were all deployed to capture the great exciting moment. There were hundreds of camera traps and an array of dung studied all across the vast Kenyan land. The satellite collars also monitored the exercise as Kenya embarked on its first-ever national census of wildlife. The great census that covered the length and breadth of the country's 58 national parks, national reserves, private and community conservancies was supposed to come to an end by 31st July 2021. The census would cost the government of Kenya a whopping 250 million shillings (£1.6m). The great census would include a counting exercise that would take in thousands of marine and terrestrial mammals. It would also include the counting of ostriches, kori bustards, and other endangered primates. The results of the census were due in August 2021.

Why did the government decide to embark on such a complex undertaking? Well, the main objective was to try and establish a baseline of wildlife distribution and status. The government also sought to create a basis that would generally inform the policy direction. To this end, Kenya's tourism and wildlife cabinet secretary, Mr. Najib Balala, announced that this census would help the government formulate modern strategies to conserve and manage the country's wildlife effectively. At the same time, the exercise would help the government monitor the distribution and numbers of some rare, threatened animal species. Among these are green hawksbill turtles and pangolins. The CS noted that these animal species are daily dwindling in numbers as a result of intense poaching.

Kenya, an East African country, is world-famous, not only for its graceful athletes but also for hosting an impressive variety of animal resources. Think of the Hirola antelope that inhabits Kenya's Tsavo East National park. Experts recognize Hirola as a rare antelope species; indeed, Hirola is listed on the IUCN's 'critically endangered species list. While Kenya has previously conducted some kind of a targeted census for various endangered animals (including rhinos and elephants), the government admits there has been little monitoring of many other rare, endangered, and threatened wildlife species. The government admits that "the numbers and range of these endangered creatures have declined significantly in the last three decades." Some of the most endangered animals include rare antelope species like the sable, the mountain bongo, and the hirola. As noted, the last two species are actually recognized as critically endangered by the monitoring International Union for Conservation of Nature. According to the government brief, some key Kenyan wildlife landscapes have experienced unique challenges touching on land tenure and its use, the climate crisis, and drought. The government says such factors are "likely to impact negatively on the existing wildlife population. This is precisely why the government believes it's crucial to undertake the national survey.

"The exercise will help us understand the wildlife population trends; it will also help us know if a given area has the capacity to carry particular animals. Moreover, we'll better understand the effects of climate change on the existing wildlife population; we'll understand what effect the increase in human population has on wildlife conservation and similar factors," Mr. Balala said. The CS concluded that the wildlife census would help mitigate the rising cases of human-wildlife conflicts. This would reduce the ever-increasing compensation bill; currently, the compensation bill stands at about Kenya shillings 14 billion.

During the extensive census, the government used various methods, including ground and aerial techniques, to count all the larger mammals in the open savannah. The same approach was used to count mammals in arid and semi-arid areas. The team used camera traps and dung counts in various forested ecosystems. Way back in 2013, the government conducted an aerial count in the Amboseli national park region. However, the current national wildlife census will mark the first time the government is collecting coordinated data from all of Kenya's parks. The acting director of the Wildlife Research Training Institute, Dr. Patrick Omondi, said the government of Kenya was using "internationally recognized peer-review methods" to come up with accurate data from this census."

The director said that "deployment of personnel and needed equipment generally depends on the conservation area's size." "For example," he continued: "The government deployed a team of 13 and 50 aircraft; these were both fixed and helicopters- these were deployed in Kenya's largest Tsavo ecosystem. We also used other methods, including satellite collars, to monitor migratory animals; this is especially useful to prevent double counts. Further, we used aerial voice recorders to analyze the presence of a specific group of animals in a given area."