A Big Hello everyone,
This is my first thread on this forum.
I know this is a very late trip report but i got to type this out for everyones opinion.
Date: 16 Sep 2006
Flight: SQ322 (SIN - LHR)
Time: 2320hrs
I was so excited that after so many years i was going to visit my uncle who lives in London. However just before my flight i was struck with a panic attack when i was in the transit area. I immediately when to Transfer Desk F to get some help i took my medication and i felt better. But what concerned me most was my medical condition "Tourette Syndrome" I will make sudden outburst of shouting such as "arhhh..." In my mind i just don't know what will happen inflight will the plane get diverted or will i be denied boarding.
When the time came for boarding, i was escorted by a ground agent to the aircraft upon knowing i was about to enter the aircraft i panicked and started to burst into tears at the aerobridge and dared not board the aircraft. What impressed me most was how the chief steward reassured me and i was brought to my seat in Y 31A (A bulkhead seat). Prior to take-off i kept shouting and i felt very embarrassed and afraid that i may be booted out from the aircraft. Thankfully the aircraft took-off and i tried to sleep throughout the journey so as to keep my mind at peace and not to disturb other passengers.
In mid-flight i woke up to use the Raffles class lavatory and shouted inside there. When i came out i collapsed to the ground and started crying with hands and legs trembling. I was lucky enough to be given a warm towel and a warm drink to console myself by the chief steward Henry. He was reassuring, he wanted to upgrade me to business class to have a good rest but was out of seats. Soon again, i took my pill and he helped me back to my seat. I slept through out till we reached the afghan border i decided to go to the lavatory again. These time round i was surprised that all the crews onboard knew me by name. I chatted with the crews and walk about the aircraft to destress myself. Soon it was the call for breakfast and Henry offered me a Raffles Class meal instead of economy. After the aircraft landed and doors opened, i was told to allow all the pax to disembarked before they arrange for a "Meet and assist service" At the aerobridge i was introduced to a ground crew at Heathrow and he whisked me pass the queues at immigration (Which was a long Q). The ground agent followed me all the way till i met my uncle. It was a relieve when i met my uncle. What touches me most was the quality of service that SQ crew has rendered towards me and lastly they didn't even boot me out of their flight even though i may have scared some of the pax.
The return trip was the same, however i felt that the crew of SQ319 decided to leave me alone. Different crews, different touch of service.
My question is, will SQ still allow me to fly after this episode of severe tourettes and panic attack. I really love to visit my uncle again once i ORD for the air force.
This is my first thread on this forum.
I know this is a very late trip report but i got to type this out for everyones opinion.
Date: 16 Sep 2006
Flight: SQ322 (SIN - LHR)
Time: 2320hrs
I was so excited that after so many years i was going to visit my uncle who lives in London. However just before my flight i was struck with a panic attack when i was in the transit area. I immediately when to Transfer Desk F to get some help i took my medication and i felt better. But what concerned me most was my medical condition "Tourette Syndrome" I will make sudden outburst of shouting such as "arhhh..." In my mind i just don't know what will happen inflight will the plane get diverted or will i be denied boarding.
When the time came for boarding, i was escorted by a ground agent to the aircraft upon knowing i was about to enter the aircraft i panicked and started to burst into tears at the aerobridge and dared not board the aircraft. What impressed me most was how the chief steward reassured me and i was brought to my seat in Y 31A (A bulkhead seat). Prior to take-off i kept shouting and i felt very embarrassed and afraid that i may be booted out from the aircraft. Thankfully the aircraft took-off and i tried to sleep throughout the journey so as to keep my mind at peace and not to disturb other passengers.
In mid-flight i woke up to use the Raffles class lavatory and shouted inside there. When i came out i collapsed to the ground and started crying with hands and legs trembling. I was lucky enough to be given a warm towel and a warm drink to console myself by the chief steward Henry. He was reassuring, he wanted to upgrade me to business class to have a good rest but was out of seats. Soon again, i took my pill and he helped me back to my seat. I slept through out till we reached the afghan border i decided to go to the lavatory again. These time round i was surprised that all the crews onboard knew me by name. I chatted with the crews and walk about the aircraft to destress myself. Soon it was the call for breakfast and Henry offered me a Raffles Class meal instead of economy. After the aircraft landed and doors opened, i was told to allow all the pax to disembarked before they arrange for a "Meet and assist service" At the aerobridge i was introduced to a ground crew at Heathrow and he whisked me pass the queues at immigration (Which was a long Q). The ground agent followed me all the way till i met my uncle. It was a relieve when i met my uncle. What touches me most was the quality of service that SQ crew has rendered towards me and lastly they didn't even boot me out of their flight even though i may have scared some of the pax.
The return trip was the same, however i felt that the crew of SQ319 decided to leave me alone. Different crews, different touch of service.
My question is, will SQ still allow me to fly after this episode of severe tourettes and panic attack. I really love to visit my uncle again once i ORD for the air force.
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