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Feeling airsick on a plane in English

What to say when you feel airsick on a plane and need help or another seat.

Full script

Lin
Excuse me, I'm feeling a bit airsick.
Them
Oh no. Would you like some water or ginger ale?
Lin
Ginger ale, please. Do you have any motion sickness pills?
Them
Yes, here you go. And here's a sick bag, just in case.
Lin
Thanks. Can I move to a seat near the wing?
Them
Row twelve is free. It's less bumpy there.
Lin
You're a lifesaver.
Them
Now look out the window, not at your phone.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

On a plane
✓ I'm feeling a bit airsick.

Say this when you feel sick on a plane.

airsick / carsick / seasick

On a plane
✓ Do you have any motion sickness pills?

Ask for motion sickness pills.

motion sickness = getting sick from travel

On a plane
✓ Can I move to another seat?

Ask to move to a different seat.

near the wing = usually less bumpy

Save this
✓ You're a lifesaver.

Say this when someone helps you a lot.

lifesaver = someone who really helps

Quick answers

On a plane: what to say in English

Say “I'm feeling a bit airsick.” — say this when you feel sick on a plane. airsick / carsick / seasick.

On a plane: what to say in English

Say “Do you have any motion sickness pills?” — ask for motion sickness pills. motion sickness = getting sick from travel.

On a plane: what to say in English

Say “Can I move to another seat?” — ask to move to a different seat. near the wing = usually less bumpy.

Save this: what to say in English

Say “You're a lifesaver.” — say this when someone helps you a lot. lifesaver = someone who really helps.

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