next november im flying shannon to new york with my dad, its about 6-7 hours flight and im not sure if i can sit in a seat for that long, or if the terbilance will make me sick!! help??
2006-08-07 04:33:27 · 20 answers · asked by ORLA* 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Turbulence will definitely not make you feel sick. Travel sickness occurs due to the feeling of your surroundings moving. On a plane you don't notice this because the windows are so small and when you look outside the window it looks like you are hardly moving. Most people are sick on planes because of nervousness.
The problem turbulence can cause is if it's really bad it can sometimes feel like the plane is falling and it gets a bit bumpy and scary. During strong turbulence you might look out the window and see the wing bending and swaying violently and the engine might make strange noises. But remember, planes are designed and built to withstand conditions worse than they will ever actually experience. And turbulence is almost never that bad and you soon get used to it anyway.
Whenever you get scared just look at how calm the cabin crew are and you'll realise that everything is going just fine.
2006-08-07 04:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The transatlantic planes usually fly at night. They shut down the overhead lights, (you have an overhead light for your own personal reading or game playing) so take a sleeping pill and sleep. They also show movies, (rent headphones...they also work for their music and games) and maybe bring some video games you can use at your seat.
Check to see where you seat is, and if it's not an aisle seat, talk to the airline about getting it changed. That way you'll be able to walk around without bothering the people near you. Or, if you are interested in what's going on outside, get a window seat...just don't get stuck in the middle.
Besides the usual about taking music, gum, snacks, a book, and water, here's a strange idea, but I think it might help. Ask your dad to find you an airport near your home where you can take a short flight...I believe you'll love it. Large planes aren't as exciting, but at least you'll have an idea of what to expect.
Have a great trip and enjoy the US!
2006-08-07 05:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, you have probably heard that the ride to the airport is usually a lot more dangerous than the ride in the plane...this is true. You are MUCH more at risk in a car than in a plane. I have flown many, many milles. I am hooked on flying. I will fly in anything that can get airborne!!! I have been in commercial airplanes, small planes, helicopters, even a hot air balloon.
I wish I were going with you:) Flying is always a lot better than what you expect. No one told me what my first commercial flight would be like. The funny thing is usually the roughest part of the flight is while you are on the ground taxing out to the runway. As soon as the wheels leave the ground you feel like you have stopped because it feels so smooth. When you get airborne you don't realize that you are going fast because there is nothing close to you to judge speed by.
Relax....I am sure you are going to enjoy your flight once you see what it is like. There is nothing like flying. Try to relax and enjoy the trip.
Best of luck.
2006-08-07 04:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually move around less on a plane than you do in an automobile ride. I love flying and have since the first time I took an airplane ride. Take mints and stomach antacid with you. Have a book or some CD's to listen to in case you feel sick or just want to close your eyes and be alone. There usually isn't a lot of turbulence, but if there is, think about being on a roller coaster ride-it's like a very tame roller coaster. Have fun and a safe flight!
2006-08-07 04:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello mate, really it is not that bad i know everyone will tell you that but it is true i had never flown before then last year i did a long haul flight and after the excitement of take off then it was like being on a coach maybe you and your dad could do some puzzle books or read a magazine on whatever your favourite subject is, they have films on the plane as well so you can watch those and depending on the flight time you may even be so tired that you sleep
2006-08-10 07:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I like to remember that there's more of a chance of dying in a car accident than on the plane... and you get into the car just fine everyday without worry. So, I try to remember that being on a commercial jet is safer than the car ride I took to get to the airport and so I should relax.
Find something to pass the time. Listen to music, if you have one of those i-pods or a laptop with movies watch a movie. Read a magazine, but if that doesn't work then just focus on the food they give you. Drag eating and drinking out as long as possible. Time will go by just fine.
Good luck and relax.
2006-08-07 13:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistically its safer to fly than drive. Once in the air it's basically sitting in air conditioned box for several hours, after a while it doesn't bother you.
Get up and walk up and down the aisles once in a while.
Sleep!
Read up on some exercises you can do in your seat.
To avoid your ears popping, take some boiled sweets with you and don't eat them all before you come into land.
Read a good book/ watch the film/ play cards/ play a psp....
Don't worry, millions of people do it every day.
Have fun
2006-08-09 00:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by Mags J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the worst time sitting still and I just flew to and from El Salvador. Which is a 8-9 hour flight. I'm not a big fan of flying but it's really not that bad. I have flown through many storms even part of a hurricane and I was surprised how calm it really was. I know a few pilots and have talked to them about how much training they have to go through before they can even be an assistant pilot and its crazy so, I wouldn't worry about their abilities. So have a great time and just don't worry about it!!
2006-08-07 04:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by bec7bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do things you would usually do read a book, watch the films provided if they are provided!, eat food. Turbulance will not make you sick It may make you nervous but DO NOT worry about it it happens to thousands of planes every day!. Also when you land if you do happen to look out the window and you see the flaps of the wings come up this is perfectly normal! When I was a lot younger I almost had a fit when I saw it!
2006-08-07 05:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a nervous flyer and I have flown many times without any incident. Most people are nervous at takeoff and a little less so on landing. The flight in between is usually very calm. Just keep your seatbelt fastened when you are in your seat.
2006-08-07 04:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋