First flight

[burningheat_2dx]

I may have to take a plane ride next month. I've never been on a plane, and I am extremely nervous..

Any advice on how to be prepared? I'm currently reading up on this online too.

Comments

[mandyseley]

If you're concerned about getting sick, they make medications you can take ahead of time to help keep your stomach calm. I personally take a Bonine before long car rides to stave off motion sickness and it works pretty well. Take a look and see if there are ones specific to air sickness, perhaps?

One thing I've heard people get nervous about is turbulence. Since there's nothing up there, some people expect a completely smooth ride and get scared when they feel a bump. Those are totally normal, though. A normal plane ride can feel a bit like a car ride sometimes, you'll feel the occasional bump and jostle, but they're nothing to worry about.

Aside from that, well, your ears will pop. Chewing gum helps that.

[burningheat_2dx]

I will definitely look into the medicine. I get motion sickness really easy. Thanks :D

[synchra]

Don't be scared, it's nothing crazy! C: I dunno! What are you afraid of?

[burningheat_2dx]

Just getting lost at the airport, missing the flight home, just being lost in general.. :(

Or losing my things.

[synchra]

Awe. X3 Well, there is signs ALL OVER THE PLACE in airports and if your lost you can always ask a security person, that's what I do. XD

I have never ever lost anything on a plane, and I have flown quite a bit! I have had friends lose things, but they have always gotten them back within a couple days after they were "lost".

[burningheat_2dx]

That's a huge relief. :)

[tobias_radjin]

I will be flying next year to Orlando, my Sister said it's will be fun and safe. :) BTW, before an hour before boarding, take some sea sick pills, you'll be fine. I hope you have a safe and fun trip :3

[burningheat_2dx]

Yea, I'll look for some medicine. thanks :)

[burningheat_2dx]

I can distract myself.. Maybe I should bring along a journal or a drawing pad. :D

[synchra]

I draw like crazy on planes! Or play my DS/PSP. xD

[davennashi]

Yeah, Turbulance is normal - you'll hit patches here and there.

alos, sometimes gum helps when taking off and landing - the air pressure changes (mostly taking off, I find o_O) so your ears will get all stuffy - just swallow or chew gum; thats all normal also.

Anything you take with you has to be able to fit under the seat in front of you for take off and landing - they don't want anything in your lap/etc during then.

Definatly take stuff to do/read during then... even just getting on the plane and waiting for takeoff is pretty boring z.z and the taxi-ing down to the take off strip is slow and boring z.z lol They'll tell you when to put stuff under the seat while your waiting - it's usually first sign your about to go zoom.

And you usually gets drinks and sometimes fewd if the trip is long enough :D drink and snacks, if it's a shorter flight (chips/cookies/etc)

[burningheat_2dx]

You make it sound so easy.. -___-

I'll bring things to distract myself maybe I won't notice the bumps. Don't want to get lost at the airport though. :(