Tummy Troubles

My first blog! Scary to say the least.  I am a frequent traveller and have my share of frustrations when it comes to boarding a plane. But I believe with a little advice, a bit of planning and loads of patience flying can once again be the adventure it is supposed to be.
My most recent flight was from Munich Germany to the beautiful island of Malta. It was a small plane, Airbus 319-100.  Flying within the EU really is a breeze nowadays. It is handled as a local flight so no passport control and if you checked in online you just drop your bags, and go through security.  Yesterday's travel went as smooth as can be up till take-off time.  It was raining cats and dogs at Munich airport and our friendly Captain told us that we have to either wait the storm out or re route to avoid the worst clouds.
Air Traffic control decided we must re route
In the row in front of me there was a family with a little boy around 8 years old. He was super excited to fly, and made it very clear that this was his second time and that the last time he could not handle his upset tummy. He even got the little paper bag out just in case. 
Take off was smooth but the next 15 minutes was as bumpy as can be and with such a small plane you feel every air pocket.
I even held hubby's hand a bit tighter :-)

Anyone who ever travelled in a plane during a storm will know what that kind of turbulence can do to your general well being
I felt so sorry for the little boy, but if his parents where a little more prepared they would know there is a lot you can do to help tummy troubles when flying. Most of it is due to suffering from motion sickness.  There is a lot of medication available to treat motion sickness and as a sufferer myself, I know it works. Before travelling visit your doctor or pharmacists and ask advice on what products to use
Some other tips

• Don't read while there is turbulence
• Don't look outside when the clouds are brilliant white
• If you want to look outside, wear sunglasses
• Don't board the plane with a full tummy, try to stay away from greasy, fatty or spicy food and avoid dairy products
• Suck on a mint, or eat something minty
• It helps to close your eyes and keep still
• Where you sit in the plane will also have an effect as well as the size of the plane.  Try to sit close to the middle (over the wing) or more to the front of the plane.  
• Open the air vents above you if there are any, and turn is so that it blows onto your face
• Ginger does wonders for nausea, try drinking Ginger Ale
• Try motion sickness wristbands, I have not used them myself but friends who have swears by them