TFCanswers. Airplane turbulence, how to deal with it: tips from the Sky Bum

The recent news of What happened on board the Singapore Airlines 777. alerted the many people who experience anxiety about flying. Granted that I am very lucky because I have no particular fears or anxieties I try to say how I deal with them.

Obligatory premise. I repeat it often in the videos, maybe I don't write it adequately in the reviews, but I always keep my seatbelt on during the whole flight. It doesn't matter if I travel economy or first class, my belt is always fastened and visible to the crew. Visible because several times I have seen passengers get woken up during a flight to check whether or not they had, or had not, their belts on during turbulence. Putting the belt over the cover is the way for the cabin crew to check without waking anyone up.

#1 free the table

If severe turbulence is expected, the crew will suspend service. I in such cases the first thing I do is "empty" the glasses (ed. I drink) and arrange any objects I have around me. I don't get airsick, but I always make a point of having a little bag for every emergency, mine or my neighbor's.

#2 I isolate myself from the cabin

I've experienced a couple of turbulences, and what happens is. first it is the children who start crying, then the adults who "cry out" and flight attendants to chase people who decide they suddenly need to go and empty their bladders. If it is appropriate I put music in my ears blasting and do not observe what is happening around me. The tricky part comes if, you dance a lot and for a long time, and passengers with weak stomachs start to "out dinner."

#3 I look out the window

My colleague Matteo did a beautiful article to explain. Because the wings flex but do not break. Obviously this is not advice for the faint of heart, but looking out for me is very reassuring, sure the wing goes up and down and it may not look normal, but I trust and I hope I am not that one case in a billion.

#4 If I can I try to sleep

If they are in business class, it is very easy, I lie down and let the plane rock me. And as a child in the car I collapse after a few minutes. Of course in economy it's a more complicated situation, and that's why I always try to take the window-side seat to look out and especially not get passed over by people.

In conclusion

I believe that the main issue is, in these situations, the wrong behaviors. If one gets motion sickness I would avoid during a turbulence reading, much less take 4 steps for the plane or watch a movie.

The crew can handle any emergency on board, the cabin crew is trained to fly in these conditions, and the plane is a safe craft, so buckle up and relax.

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