The seat you should always avoid on the plane if you easily get sick, according to a BA flight attendant
A FLIGHT expert has revealed the seat you should avoid on the plane if you easily get sick.
The veteran cabin crew member who has been with British Airways for seven years also shared some useful tips to help with airsickness sickness and nausea.
It is normal to experience turbulence while on board a flight – and while in most cases they are not dangerous, travellers can still feel sick and nauseous if they choose the wrong seats.
Speaking to Ocean Florida, the expert revealed that turbulence is always more at the back of the plane – and passengers should avoid sitting there to minimise the dreadful experience.
She explained: “Turbulence is always worse at the back of the plane as the tail can bounce up and down.”
The flight attendant also shared the best place to sit on a flight if you want a smoother experience.
“If you want a smoother ride, the best place to sit is in the middle of the cabin, near the wings,” she revealed.
“I would also always go for an aisle seat. Not only does this prevent any heights-induced anxiety but this also makes it a lot easier for you to move about the plane, easing the feelings of claustrophobia.”
“And don’t forget to make the most of the control you do have on a plane. Cool air can lower the risk of airsickness so we always suggest keeping the air vent above your seat on.”
The expert said that passengers who struggle with nausea and claustrophobia should try to distract themselves by using the flight’s entertainment systems.
“It’s also a good idea to keep yourself distracted. If watching TV exacerbates your sickness, most in-flight entertainment systems will have a wide variety of audio shows to listen to which are more suitable for those who experience motion queasiness,” she added.
Meanwhile, another expert has warned why you should never walk around a plane if you feel sick – and shared seven useful tips to cure queasiness.
Feeling sick on a plane is never an ideal situation – but with limited resources and tight space, it becomes even harder to remediate.
Dr Danielle Qing, an internal medicine specialist at Mount Sinai, said passengers should never walk around a plane or stand up if they’re feeling sick.
Dr Qing advised travellers to stay seated instead, as it helps to keep their centre of gravity low.
“Keep your head down and eyes closed. Having your centre of gravity a little lower can help you feel less dizzy,” she explained.
It is also recommended to avoid looking at screens – try to fall asleep instead.
If you struggle to sleep, then opt for audiobooks or podcasts to replace visual entertainment.
Doctors also recommend eating a little bit of food to stop queasiness.
When feeling sick, food might be the last thing that you’d want – but in some cases, it can actually help.
A small amount of bland food could take away some of the nausea, experts say.
If you experience vomiting or diarrhoea, then go for the BRAT diet – banana, rice, applesauce and toast.
But even a little bit of crackers or bread could go a long way in curing the nausea.