First long-haul flight, motion sickness bug (SQ325)

[wanderer]

Hello all, first time poster here!

Perhaps an unknown problem for most hardcore air wolves over here but can't help asking

Anyhow, my first true long-haul flight (FRA-SIN, 12 hrs or so) on SIA is coming up during the weekend. The plane is obviously 777-300ER. Have to admit, this is the furthest trip and biggest plane I have ever been on (I think 3,5 hour trip on 757 is the top so far).

Unfortunately I happen to suffer from some motion sickness and/or vertigo. I'm not sure that there is much difference between them but as it's mostly this awkward "spinny" sensation, I guess it's the latter. Not an everyday visitor, mainly present during flights, especially while turning (climbing and turning at the same gets me extra sensitive). More randomly also during cruise mode, not sure why, perhaps some floating etc.

Also, I don't fear flying (from crashing perspective) as a process nor have I ever come close to vomiting. So I guess it's vertigo.

Can you guys suggest what seats should I aim to in check-in given the situation (I'm flying Economy)? I guess I'm looking for some possible meds as well but seat selection is something I'm not sure about yet, especially as I haven't ever been on that plane. Just want to be as ready as I can for such a long trip.

Obviously, other thoughts on overcoming those obstacles are welcome as well, although I'm mainly after seating suggestions here.

Is motion sickness / vertigo experienced more on a big widebody compared to smaller jets or should not make much difference?

Other than all that above, I LOVE to travel.

TY all in advance for the discussion!

[225]

A member of my family has a similar thing but doesn't sound as bad as your condition, they find it best to sit in an isle seat in the middle row so they can get out quickly and don't feel so constricted. Also they can not see the ground level changing so much in turns which helps.
A big plane does help no end as you don't get the sardine feeling so much and there is a bit of space to walk around.

[9V-JKL]

I would suggest getting a seat as close to the wing as possible and as 225 said, an aisle seat in the middle row. Avoid the rear-end of the plane as that moves the most. The 77W is a long aircraft.

[9V-SIA]

Hello all, first time poster here!

Can you guys suggest what seats should I aim to in check-in given the situation (I'm flying Economy)? I guess I'm looking for some possible meds as well but seat selection is something I'm not sure about yet, especially as I haven't ever been on that plane. Just want to be as ready as I can for such a long trip.

First of all, welcome to SQTalk, wanderer!

Motion sickness transcends class.

The worst air sickness I had was SFO-HKG on a 744 upper deck.

Avoid the tail of the plane. That's the bumpiest section in Y.

Take a travel sickness pill.

And for me at least, I cannot be too tired before I get on the plane.

That predisposes me to motion sickness.

Another reason I don't like red eye flights.

Is motion sickness / vertigo experienced more on a big widebody compared to smaller jets or should not make much difference?

Big planes should be more stable.

[flyguy]

yes as some suggested - do try and sit in the 1st section of EY class ie nearerest the wings as that would be the most stable part of the aircraft - and the likely chance of inclement weather is usually over the Bay of Bengal - where the chances of turbulence is higher.

[leo]

Can you guys suggest what seats should I aim to in check-in given the situation (I'm flying Economy)?

Is motion sickness / vertigo experienced more on a big widebody compared to smaller jets or should not make much difference?

First and foremost, welcome to SQTalk, wanderer.

You're definitely flying in the 77W (Boeing 777-300ER), one of my favourites. Its a little noisy though due to the huge engines these babies have.

Try to aim for seats 35 - 39 D or G. Anything in the proximity of row 31 exposes you to the possibility of wailing babies!

Widebody jets fly with more stability and hence, triumphs smaller aircraft (the Concordino / Jumbolino for example) when it comes to motion sickness / vertigo. Navigational movements are more gradual and not so abrupt.

[jjpb3]

Welcome to SQTalk, wanderer.

I agree with the previous posts. My nephew, who suffers from motion sickness, finds over-wing aisle seats in the middle row the most tolerable.

Best wishes for an enjoyable flight.

[jhm]

Assuming the following post is correct, the type of aircraft (747 / 777 / 787) will make a difference:

http://www.sqtalk.com/forums/showpos...4&postcount=40

[wanderer]

Thank you all for the feedback. I think I mistyped that I expected widebodies to be more prone to motion sickness. Common sense would indeed tell me otherwise which was also what I actually meant. The last post is somewhat updated on this issue though.

All in all, I'll try to aim towards the wings