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averydka99
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Hello,
Can anyone who has flown into Phu Quoc tell me how the flight was on Vietnam Airlines Turbo prop? I have flown on these before and usually get deathly motion sick. Was planning on the ferry from Rach Gia, but postings make it sound very unreliable.
Thank you
#1 Posted: 23/10/2010 - 23:13
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I'm not one for motion sickness - I'll usually be reading on the bumpiest bus rides - so I may not be the most reliable on this. I found the flight very stable - there wasn't much turbulence at all, a very smooth assent and no bumps at cruising altitude. We were there in February and the weather was flat-lining hot with very little wind so that may account for the good conditions. Vietnam Airlines is a very professional outfit as far as my experience goes.
#2 Posted: 23/10/2010 - 23:30
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If you've flown on one before, I'd imagine it will be the same experience. They are ATR 42/72 aircraft. My photo can be found here http://www.flickr.com/photos/bertie_is_here/3466719088/
If you look under the photo you'll find a link to the video of the flight, take off and landing, which is on Youtube.
I didn't have a problem with motion sickness and I can't recall seeing or hearing anyone else having problems either. The flight lasts about an hour if I recall correctly.
Have you tried taking travel sickness pills before a flight?
#3 Posted: 23/10/2010 - 23:38
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Thank you both, Yes, I take motion sick pills, use the acupuncture wrist bands, even suck on ginger logenzes.....it's pretty bad. I think it's the best choice though considering the ferry situation.
#4 Posted: 24/10/2010 - 01:14