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Although it may be a financial strain, riding in first or business class may be a good option:
you get much more attention from the flight attendants and they can bring you a cold bubbly drink before the plane takes off, which can help settle your stomach
you have a dedicated section bathroom which isn’t nearly as busy and is much closer
the in-flight meals are better and less likely to be gross
the seats are more comfortable, will fully recline, and smells and sounds from neighbors don’t come across as much
the front of the airplane jerks just as much as the rear but I find it less objectionable than the rear, this may be because you can’t see the plane pitching and people and carts flying up in the air if you’re up front
there’s much less engine noise
Unfortunate, no airline I know will give you a discount upgrade for medical reasons so you’ll need to pay out of pocket. But consider that the airline may demand tens of thousands of dollars in compensation from you if you force them to emergency land for something that later turns out to be “an upset stomach” (which is how they would phrase it), it may be worth the investment.
Upvote:3
I have been having motion sickness as a child but grew out of it mostly as a teen. Since then I have had the odd time of being motion sick.
When I looked back when I was sick, I could always see I had been poorly or ill in the period shortly before traveling. The next time traveling in the same method, I would not be sick.
From that I know that being travel sick is now is not a guaranty you will be sick next time.
If you still have the same health problems you have now, not flying is the safest option.
If you have to fly, for whatever reason, try to get your health up as much as you can and discuss it with your doctor before flying.
There might be special medication they can give you for the flight, like medication that makes you sleep through the experience or medication that is way stronger than your normal medication which is only for short term use.
If your current health issues are solved, you might be able to fly again as you always did, without getting sick.
Upvote:5
A doctor would best answer what to do for a particular condition as what may help with some, can make things worse for others. Really, consult you doctor. In the meantime I can offer general advice.
Things to consider when getting sick on a plane:
Not all of the above works for everyone in every case but these are things to try.
Think about others:
Now, you probably want to avoid getting sick on a plane in the first place. Nothing will ensure that but you can stack the odds on your side.
Things to reduce chances of getting sick:
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. Yours should have the final say on what would be best for you to do.