#turbulence

#turbulence

The best seat for minimizing motion sickness during turbulence is an aisle seat near the wings, as it reduces movement sensations.

While boarding the plane, she had received a phone call: her sister in Sydney had died suddenly in her sleep, and her sister's wife had woken up next to the body. My seatmate was due in Melbourne to pick up her kids and in that moment as the final boarding call sounded she had no ability to process the news, let alone work out who to call for help.

Geoff Kitchen, 73, died on board during a flight experiencing severe turbulence, which launched several passengers into the ceiling and resulted in multiple injuries.