Long haul flights are not recommended for children with problem ears. Give small amounts of water regularly to avoid dehydration. Encourage an interest in flying at an early age. Some airlines make special efforts to entertain children with play activities and toys to keep them occupied on board. Diabetes Some two to three passengers on board tend to suffer from diabetes.
Rule of thumb is to increase dosage on westward travel and decrease it on eastward travel.
Check with GP or physician. Keep well hydrated to avoid dizziness. Top of page Gas Expansion Some100ml in the stomach expands to 130ml in the cabin. This can put pressure on the nerve in a loose filling and cause toothache. Avoid corsets or tight-filling clothes as this can cause nausea.