Most travelers struggle to get forty winks whilst flying as they can miss out on precious hours of their holiday due to jet lag.

Virgin Atlantic has launched three tailored guides for the Upper, Premium Economy and Economy cabin giving helpful information from preparation the day before, tips on board and what to do once you’ve landed to switch to holiday mode.

Top tips include:

Time for take off

A top tip from Virgin Atlantic cabin crew is to set one's watch to his/her destination time so one can start eating at those meal times.

You are what you eat

It’s best to avoid carb heavy food when one wants to get to sleep. Instead he/she can try something lighter and snack on energy giving foods such as bananas, nuts and wholemeal grains.

Old habits sleep hard

The Sleep Council suggests sticking as much as possible to one's normal evening routine. From washing one's face, removing any make up and giving one's teeth a good brush, all these activities help to trigger one's brain to get into sleep mode.

Get some Headspace

Virgin Atlantic have partnered with the mindfulness gurus at Headspace to provide tailored meditations for sleeping in each cabin. Customers can plug in and be guided through a meditation which is tailored to the seat type they’re in.

If customers are travelling in Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class cabin, they can also indulge in the brand new de Mamiel relaxation treatment available at London Gatwick, London Heathrow and New York JFK spas at the Clubhouse.

This tailor made treatment has been developed by de Mamiel founder Annee de Mamiel to combine aromatherapy oils, meditation and touch. Customers can enjoy a 15 or 30 minute treatment before boarding their flight, ready to drift off into a slumber.

Mark Anderson, Executive Vice President of Customer at Virgin Atlantic said: "We know how important it is to land feeling refreshed and ready for the day. By working with the experts at The Sleep Council we’ve been able to pull together what we believe is the best guide to getting a good night’s sleep onboard."

Lisa Artis, PR and Communications Manager at The Sleep Council said: "The problem with jet lag is that you are doing things at times when your body isn’t prepared to do them. By teaming up with Virgin Atlantic, we are encouraging travellers to get the best possible night’s sleep while onboard a flight."

Annee de Mamiel, Founder of de Mamiel said: "I have always used my time on board as my quiet time; to sleep, relax or just do some thinking. I have developed these treatments to help the customer transition from the hustle and bustle of everyday life ready for a their own few precious hours of quiet time."