So you have a business trip coming up, it's extremely important to the company, but unfortunately, you'll have to travel quite a ways to get there. The thought of going through the airport is stressful enough, but then you're stuck in a tube filled with strangers for hours. And as anyone who's flown can attest, getting some shut-eye on a flight can be a difficult task.

Now there are a lot of reasons that could prevent you from enjoying a nap, from noisy passengers to turbulence or even plain old discomfort. When all these factors combine on an especially long flight, the results could be disastrous. Corporate travelers have to have laser focus while they're out there representing their company's interests, and such a flight could leave you exhausted and in a bad mood.

Employee satisfaction has been linked to performance, and a tired and dissatisfied employee won't be doing the company or themselves any favors. So here are a few expert tips from CrewFacilities that could make your flight a little more restful and rejuvenating:

Pick your seat carefully. When you go to bed, do you sleep on your left or your right side? There's a side that you're most comfortable with, so make sure you consider that when you choose a seat. Someone who prefers sleeping on the right would be more comfortable with a seat on the right side of the plane, according to author and former flight attendant Heather Poole.

Pick a seat by the window so you'll have somewhere to rest your head. Plus, you won't have to move for other passengers to get to the bathroom.

Be smart with your luggage. More luggage, especially carry-on, forces you to sacrifice space that would have made your trip more comfortable. If you don't have a second carry-on bag, you could use the space under the seat in front of you to stretch out and settle in for the flight. Airlines are infamous for their limited legroom, so you'll have to maximize the space you get.

Dress for comfort. Yes, there's an obligation to look professional, but we all know office wear isn't the most comfortable attire out there. You could carry a suit and change when you arrive, and use something comfortable during the flight.

A pillow and cap will always be handy. A baseball cap pulled over your eyes is a clear 'do not disturb' sign, plus it blocks out the light and gives you a nice shade. A neck pillow is a good idea if you want a good quality nap. Pro tip: put it on backward so it supports your neck better.

No screens. The temptation to go online and check on something or to watch a quick episode is common, but the blue light from screens is known to affect our ability to fall asleep, so make sure you power everything down.

Obviously, you can't control all the variables on the flight, but you can use these CrewFacilities tips to get as much quality sleep as you can so that you are at your best during that all-important business meeting.