Flying Uk To Harvard- Can Folk With Pots Do Long Flights?

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The flight caused symptoms similar to altitude sickness for me. I NEED to recline, or else, and I don't mean just a slight recline, but an all out recline. It was difficult having the altitude sickness headache. Hopefully, I'll get a first class seat back or, at minimum, the bulkhead seat.

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Well folks, I've done it- booked my flights. Scared and excited! British Airways were CRAP. I explained about needing to recline and they were like, "Well, try a short haul fliht next week and see if it hurts you unbearably or not...."

BUT then I spoke to Virgin Atlantic. The lady I spoke to had SVT! She knew exactly what I was talking about. Long story short: I paid an extra $200 to go for Premium Economy which reclines by 8" and has a footrest. They are also givingg me supplemental oxygen, wheelchair from check in to the plane and also arrivals at Boston. They are even using a Burnett body support for me- it moulds itself to the shape of your figure.

http://www.rbfhealthcare.co.uk/bodsup.htm

Obviously I haven't flown yet- that won't be til next month, but seriously, from the customer care I received today- anyone out there looking for a longhaul flight with POTS, try Virgin Atlantic and tell BA to get knotted!

Wish me luck!

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Persephone,

Try not to worry. You'll be fine! I'm glad Virgin Atlantic was accomodating. You can read my post on my successful flight across the US to the UK and back. I DID manage to get ENVOY class (upgrade seating) on the way back and it made a tremendous difference.

I will be going on another airplane ride across the US this coming Friday. My prior success was a motivator. I have requested the somewhat upgraded seats (forgot the terminology that United uses) that recline more and the bulkhead. I will have a doctor's note with me.

You'll do fine. Have a great time!